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The team is part of the 60-strong Subsurface and Wells group, working closely with P&O to develop innovative technological solutions addressing both near- and longer-term challenges. The Reservoir Recovery Unit is the home of the Dynamic Displacement laboratory, which provides unique experimental capability and delivers data across waterflood/gasflood, special core analysis (SCAL, including relative permeability), enhanced oil recovery, production assurance (production chemistry) and Wells technology. You will be part of the Reservoir Recovery Laboratory team and will provide technical support and quality assurance to SCAL scientists working in the lab.\nJob Purpose and primary objectives:\nYou will be accountable for designing and managing Waterflood and Gasflood (including CO2) Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Production Assurance and/or Special Core Analysis Studies (SCAL) for long term R&D, or P&O/G&LCE facing studies. You will oversee the planning and initiation of studies in the Reservoir Recovery Laboratory or in 3rd party centres. Additionally, you will provide technical input & review of study proposals, reports and technical procedures.\nKey responsibilities include:\nLead all the required job activities during the life of a Laboratory study - including proposal preparation and input to job tracking tools.\nManage financial aspects of technical studies to ensure delivery to agreed budgets.\nProvide technical assurance for Waterflood and Gasflood, EOR, Production Assurance and SCAL Measurements.\nConduct interpretation, analysis and reporting of experimental data generated during studies.\nUndertake supervision of sub-contracted SCAL studies, ensuring safety and quality are maintained including QA of studies.\nSupervise and mentor lab scientists\nMeet bp’s safety standards in all aspects of the role and support equipment operators in meeting safety expectations including Control of Work and Inspection and Maintenance.\nPrimary Skills:\nAt least eight to ten years of strong laboratory based scientific background with expertise in SCAL and reservoir condition experimentation.\nStrong project management and organisational skills.\nA conscientious and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to foster agility and teamwork.\nGood communication skills.\nExperience:\nBachelor’s or master's degree in engineering or relevant science, or equivalent.\nHands on experience of lab work, including planning, executing and reporting studies.\nExperience prioritising lab safety processes.\nOther\nTravel - up to 10%.\nAbout bp\nOur purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.\nAdditional Information\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\nEven though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.\nTravel Requirement\nUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:\nThis role is eligible for relocation within countryRemote Type:\nThis position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:\nAgility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Bioprocess Design, Chemical kinetic modelling, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Experimental Design, Industry technology knowledge, Intellectual Asset Management, Life cycle and circularity, Multi-physics modelling, New process technology scale-up, Novel process development, Pilot and demonstration plant operation, Presenting, Problem Solving, Process Safety Engineering, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Talent Matching, Technoeconomic evaluation of processes, Thermophysical modelling, Thought Leadership.\n\n Legal Disclaimer:\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individualswith an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodationrelated to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodationrelated to the recruitment process, please contact us.\nIf you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. 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