Aviation Project Engineer

Job description

Segment

Downstream
Role synopsis

Reporting to the Global Engineering and Projects Manager, this role provides a professional engineering and project management service to Air BP. The post holder provides technical guidance to Air BP's geographic regions ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable and compliant operations. The role requires the incumbent to deliver specific engineering support for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, aviation fuelling equipment and fixed/mobile storage facilities. In addition the role requires management of multi-disciplined projects including development of existing and new aviation fuel depot facilities. Another key responsibility of the Aviation Project Engineer is to assist with the creation, development and maintenance of Air BP operating standards in accordance with industry practice, BP Group regulations and relevant legislation. The role provides opportunity to develop skills in multiple areas of engineering and project management.

The purpose of the role is to create a pipeline of technical capability to provide for the future needs of the business, in particular with respect to technical succession within the Technical Function in Sunbury and the ability of the Function to support the PUs in specialist areas.

The Aviation Engineer will be further trained and developed as an aviation technical specialist, supporting projects and objectives for both the engineering team and the operations team in order to ensure a broad range of technical experience.

Req ID

74858BR
Location

United Kingdom - South East - Sunbury
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Yes - up to 25%
Key accountabilities

·  Manage multi-disciplined projects through from conception to hand-over to the operator, including: liaising with airport authorities, feasibility studies, project budget and cost control, project planning and reporting, site surveys and environmental impact assessments, design, procurement, contractor selection and tendering, site supervision incl. permit to work oversight, commissioning and operator training.
·  Participate in Project Governance Boards to ensure project proposals are assessed and progressed via the Capital Value Process (CVP).
·  Liaise with 3rd party operations and maintenance personnel, inspection consultants and other engineering disciplines and specialists.
·  Be responsible for the upkeep and stewardship of Air BP documentation including creation and development of allocated engineering standards.
·  Ensure technical practices incorporate applicable local standards and regulatory requirements.
·  Conduct engineering compliance assessment visits, recording results and recommendations.
·  Provide assurance and verification of technical practice compliance throughout Air BP's PUs.
·  Identify opportunities for innovation and development of Air BP systems and processes to ensure safe operations, professional engineering standards are maintained and capital efficiency is maximised.
·  Freely share best practice and lessons learnt and proactively collaborate on projects and programs.
·  Provide on-going technical input and engineering support relating to designs and specification of plant equipment and systems.
·  Assist in the risk assessment and engineering review/approval of modifications via the Management of Change (MOC) process.
·  Participate in, contribute to, and/or lead, Project Health Safety Security and Environment Reviews, HAZOPs, Root Cause Analysis and MOCs.
Essential Education

A degree in an engineering or related discipline
Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Chartered Engineering Status (or working toward this)
·  A working engineering knowledge of mobile equipment desirable (example: aviation refuelling vehicles)
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. 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. Air BP is one of the most diverse international businesses in the BP Group with over 1,100 people from 40 nationalities working together in a truly global team. Our vision is to be ‘the aviation fuel business that everyone wants to work with' and we believe our people are our most important asset. We are one of the world's largest suppliers of aviation fuel products and services - supplying over seven and a half billion gallons of jet kerosene and aviation gasoline to our customers across the globe each year. Through our direct operations, we fuel more than 6,400 flights every day, at more than 600 global locations in over 45 countries, serving customers from the private pilot to some of the world's largest airlines.

Application close date

22-Sep-2016
Sub-category

Mechanical Engineering
Job category

Engineering
Countries (State/Region)

United Kingdom - South East

Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Relevant project management experience.
·  A knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and practices
·  Ability to work with and influence multi-disciplinary teams, including contractors, JV partners and operational and management contacts.
·  Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

There are no additional requirements.

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