Analyst

Job description

Segment

Downstream
Role synopsis

The primary responsibility of this role is the coordination and fulfilment of lubricants Analytical services for the China lubricants business.

Based in the Castrol China Technology Centre in Shanghai, this role reports into the Analytical Team Leader for Analytical services and covers all Analytical activities relating to the entire Castrol range of lubricants products, raw materials and related customer services analysis work.

This role sits in our Castrol business, a part of the BP Group. Join Castrol and you'll get all of the benefits of a company steeped in family spirit and history, coupled with the security and opportunities a big corporation can offer.

Req ID

72308BR
Location

Shanghai
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Yes - up to 10%
Key accountabilities

• Provide a high level of chemical and physical analysis supporting customer technical service, formulation studies, new materials evaluation and QA activities.
• Commission new equipment and deliver high standard Analytical services for the China Technology Centre in a safe and compliant way.
• Maintain equipment log and inventory of accessories, and take charge of equipment maintenance, metrology & calibration as equipment owner.
• Manage incoming samples, in-progress samples and retained samples in a safe and compliant way.
• Maintain inventory of regular reagents and standards.
• Work with the China Technology teams to deliver technical training for the China Lubes business for Automotive and Industrial lubricants.
• Work with Customer Engagement Coordinator to demonstrate the Analytical capabilities of the China Technology Centre to our customers.

Essential Education

Minimum college level degree in Analytical Chemistry, PetroChemistry or Chemistry.
Desirable criteria and qualifications

Key challenges faced on the role:
• Work under pressure on project base.
• Good communication skill when interface with different team.
• Systematically management and improve efficiency.
• Team work and self-disciplined.
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future

BP has been operating in China since the early 1970s. With a total investment of US$4.7 billion at the end of 2009, BP is one of the leading foreign investors in China. BP's business activities include offshore gas production, chemical joint ventures, aviation fuel supply, LPG import and marketing, oil product and lubricant retailing, solar power installations and manufacturing, and the sales of chemicals technology.

In addition to these commercial projects, BP has been actively engaged in energy research activities, particularly clean energy and alternative energy R&D initiatives, aiming to develop clean, sustainable and local energy solutions to support the Chinese economic development. The projects we are involved in include

- Clean Energy Facing the Future – a 10-Year R&D initiative in partnership with Chinese Academy of Science
- Clean Energy Commercialization Centre, a research joint venture in Partnership with Chinese Academy of Science
- BP- Tsinghua Clean Energy Research and Education Centre
- BP-Sun Yat-Sen University Center for LNG Education, Training and Research

In parallel, BP has been working to invest in the community to help address the local issues. By the end of 2009, BP's total community investment in China exceeded US$12 million and BP's community practices have been recognized by “2007 Multinational Corporation with Utmost Core Competitiveness in China” Award jointly issued by UNEP and China International Institute of Multinational Corporations, and also “China's Best Corporate Citizenship Award” by 21st Century Business Herald and 21st Century Business Review for 5 consecutive years since 2004.
Application close date

08/08/2016
Sub-category

Commercial Development Analysis
Job category

Trading Analytics
Countries (State/Region)

China
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

• A minimum of ~3 year's industry experience in Analytical chemistry with emphasis on instrumental analysis including ICP, FT-IR and GC.
• Analytical experience covering lubricants, process fluids, corrosion preventives and greases and a good working knowledge of the China Automotive lubricants market is important and would be viewed as an advantage.

• Business insights - demonstrates a clear understanding of the business context then acts accordingly - Skilful
• Partnership and teamwork – actively promotes a positive team spirit – Skilful
• Innovation - continually looks for ways to do things better, faster, more efficiently –Awareness
• Performance Bias – takes responsibility for achieving challenging safety, environmental and business goals. – Skilful

• Lube Technology – Lab Skills and Operations – Skilful
• Lube Technology – HSSE Behaviour & Leadership, Quality Systems & Standards – Awareness
• Lube Technology – Problem Solving, Industrial Testing and Product Knowledge – Awareness
• Lube Technology – Analytical Technology and Innovation – Awareness

• English – Good in written, and acceptable in oral
• Mandarin – Fluent, oral and written
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

N/A
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.