Systems Technical Optimisation Lead

DescriptionJob Profile Summary
At bp we believe that hydrogen will play a pivotal role in decarbonisation and getting to net zero by 2050
In this role you will support our New Energy organization as part of the Integrated Green Hydrogen project team, working to develop bp’s Green Hydrogen export projects across the globe.
We are in search of a technical lead who will own the optimisation models to support competitive engineering solutions for business opportunities within our GW scale green hydrogen export portfolio of projects.
This role will be an integral part of the GW scale green hydrogen portfolio team, accountable for the overall detailed system modelling to optimise the lowest cost of supply of hydrogen.
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Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Lead the development of models to help with screening and selecting optimum green energy process and electrical flow schemes during front end concept development as well as during subsequent project phases.
Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to support project development activities
Own the structure of the model, the calculations and the way it is used to support project decisions
Screen, rank and select commercially available tools and simulation packages required to meet the needs of the project team.
Use available tools and packages to develop techno-economic models of Giga-scale renewable power, green Hydrogen and export projects to support decision making

Work closely with engineering team to identify scenarios to be studied.
Develop standard models that can be adapted to represent various locations and configurations to save time required to develop and maintain models for the global project portfolio.
Essential Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering [or equivalent].
Essential Experience:
Experienced process or discipline engineer, working in design or operational roles for a significant period of time
Experienced in modelling complex systems and processes and in using these models to derive meaningful conclusions.
Holistic understanding of how various commercial and technical inputs and constraints can influence the overall engineering solution.
General knowledge of chemical or electrical processes and typical flow schemes.
Strong influencing and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to foster effective teamwork across multiple locations and teams
Desirable Experience:
Passion to investigate and understand how various blocks within a system interact with each other and respond to varying inputs
Experience working on projects across all project stages as a process or discipline engineer
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java is desirable but not essential.
Experience working with Power Factory or similar tools to develop load flow and other electrical models
Experience working with one or more of Process simulation software such as Hysys, AspenPlus, Petrosim or gPROMS.
Ability to build and maintain relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
Ability to multitask and manage workload in order to meet multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality
Entity
Production & Operations
Job Family Group
Engineering Group
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Time Type
Full time
Country
United Kingdom
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Our people develop hydrocarbon resources, deliver projects, operate refineries as well as oil and gas production assets.
Join us and make a difference by:
• making our production and operations safer and more standardised
• driving quicker reduction of our carbon emissions
• growing cash returns and delivering improved reliability and optimisation
• maximising efficiency through sharing resources
• accelerating the digital transformation of our operating assets
• developing our people faster, leveraging the scale of P&O
• building greater integration and collaboration in service of our purpose
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