Job category
Research \& Technology
Experience level
Entry
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Job code
RQ110771
About us
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- Adhere to regulations and BP policies within the framework of the Code of Conduct.
- Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment with care and concern for the wellbeing of fellow teammates with strict adherence to all bp policies, site HSSE requirements, cyber security protocols, and any applicable regulatory expectations
- Safely handle coke samples and laboratory materials, which may include, hot materials, petroleum coke and pitch related products, pressurized gases and wearing of specialized PPE
- Correctly use required PPE, including respirators and heat resistant clothing as applicable.
- Support new product development and quality assurance by analyzing samples from refineries, terminals, and customers as needed.
- Assist bp coke operations by running samples to verify correlated methods, resolve customer inquiries, or provide coverage if similar equipment is not operational.
- Participate in quality control programs and round robin testing
- Testing samples includes any necessary calibration steps and simple routine preventative maintenance.
- Comply with site sample receiving and storage policies including entrees as required into Laboratory Information Management Systems and keeping inventories appropriately labeled, locations recorded, and under storage capacity limits.
- Ensure completeness and integrity of laboratory records, sample custody documentation, and test results.
- Flag data anomalies, equipment issues, or procedural deviations
- Generate summary reports with explanations and interpretation of results
- Prepare samples for shipment to approved third party laboratories when required.
- Adhere to regulations and BP policies within the framework of the Code of Conduct.
- Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment with care and concern for the wellbeing of fellow teammates with strict adherence to all bp policies, site HSSE requirements, cyber security protocols, and any applicable regulatory expectations
- Safely handle coke samples and laboratory materials, which may include, hot materials, petroleum coke and pitch related products, pressurized gases and wearing of specialized PPE
- Correctly use required PPE, including respirators and heat resistant clothing as applicable.
- Support new product development and quality assurance by analyzing samples from refineries, terminals, and customers as needed.
- Assist bp coke operations by running samples to verify correlated methods, resolve customer inquiries, or provide coverage if similar equipment is not operational.
- Participate in quality control programs and round robin testing
- Testing samples includes any necessary calibration steps and simple routine preventative maintenance.
- Comply with site sample receiving and storage policies including entrees as required into Laboratory Information Management Systems and keeping inventories appropriately labeled, locations recorded, and under storage capacity limits.
- Ensure completeness and integrity of laboratory records, sample custody documentation, and test results.
- Flag data anomalies, equipment issues, or procedural deviations
- Generate summary reports with explanations and interpretation of results
- Prepare samples for shipment to approved third party laboratories when required.
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- .Bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences or equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques and equipment maintenance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory quality control (QC) techniques.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to gain respect of peers and work in a team to accomplish goals.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Experience using spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software (MS Office Suite)
- Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills
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- Ability to communicate technical issues to internal and external customers.
- Previous experience with coke test methods and properties
- Capability to use a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Valid driver’s license with excellent driving record
- Comfortable with video conferencing and remote collaboration
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- Note that the base pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
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Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world\-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company
About the role
The Huntington Beach team is part of Coke Marketing \- a global specialty products business with customers and clients on multiple continents. Dealing with people from a wide variety of corporate and cultural backgrounds is a daily experience. Coke Marketing is focused on being the best specialty products business built on a foundation of earned trust, respect for all, safe, compliant, and reliable operations delivered by engaged and capable people focused on conducting ethical business activities consistent with bp’s Code of Conduct. Coke Technical team supports Coke Marketing and all bp coke operations (Cherry Point, Whiting, Castellon, Lingen) and includes tolling/commercial agreements in Germany, Egypt and Oman.
The primary areas for Coke Technical are Quality Assurance oversight, new product development, customer support, marketing support, product reputation protection, research studies, and technical advice and training. Within the Coke Technical team a Junior Technician provides coke focused laboratory testing, data generation, and data interpretation in support of BP’s Coke Marketing activities. The role encompasses both routine and project orientated testing, ensuring integrity of data generated, and report generation. All while maintaining a safe and clean working environment
Key Responsibilities
Work with fellow Coke Technical team members to:
Essential Education, experience and requirements:
Desired Experience
How much do we pay (Base)? 85,000 \- 100,000 USD Annually
We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but are not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long\-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.
Why join bp:
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
Legal Disclaimer:
We 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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related 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/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre\-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.
Pay
bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.
Discretionary bonus
We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.
Retirement \& savings
We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.
Insurance benefits
To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.
Equity
Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.
Disclaimer
This is a high\-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.