The Alternative Energy Power BUs Engineering Authority (EA) will reside within the AE Deployed S&OR function that is accountable across the Segment for::
• Setting clear S&OR requirements • Maintaining an independent view of implementation of requirements and of safety and operational risks • Providing deep technical expertise to the line • Intervening and escalating as appropriate to cause corrective action
The Engineering Authority (EA) works to ensure processes and systems are in place for identifying and managing engineering risk for the AE power (Wind and Solar) BUs projects, operations and technology activities through delivery of the deployed S&OR functional agenda. The role is accountable for assuring the appropriate application of engineering technical practices (ETP) in adherence with BP’s OMS and Integrity Management (IM) GDP. The position provides independent engineering advice to the line with guidance from appropriate technical authorities (TA) and subject matter experts (SME).
Key accountabilities
The principal role of the AE Power BUs Engineering Authority includes:
Risk Management • Establish and monitor processes to identify and manage engineering risk from design through operation • Monitor that the engineering aspects of changes, both temporary and permanent, are risk assessed, managed and documented • Establish processes to define the lists of and monitor Safety Critical equipment to be tested, inspected and maintained
Practice • Maintain a system to demonstrate that the BU is meeting the engineering requirements of OMS. • Make recommendations for engineering input to the AE OMS Essentials for application within the BU and / or across AE. • Approve the list of ETPs for mandatory application within the BU • Develop and monitor implementation / operation of an ETP/STP Control Procedure for the BU projects and operations including the delegation to relevant Subject Matter Experts for the approval of deviations to STPs
Competence • Have a system in place to identify and then recommend (to the Wind and Solar BULs and to the VP S&OR AE), the level of engineering and discipline expertise required for major projects and operations across Wind and Solar BUs to support conformance to Group Defined ETPs. This process will identify approval lines, competency gaps, any interim capability risks and mitigating actions. • Maintain a listing of key engineering roles within the BU and hold ‘agree’ rights for appointments into these positions. • Have a process in place to demonstrate the competence of engineering SMEs within the BU • Develop and manage a team of Deployed S&OR Technical Authorities that will provide support and guidance to BU engineers to support their activities related to implementation of requirements and of safety and operational risks
Learning and Continuous Improvement • Have a process to capture knowledge relevant to Technical Practices using the ETP Shared Learning System • Participation in industry standards committees in order to share and gain industry learning and bring back to BP. • Produce the Annual Engineering Plan for all BU activities (and submit to BUL, VP S&OR and Segment EA).
Key Challenges • Providing independent expert advice in an impactful way to senior BP leaders in time-sensitive situations impacting strategic decisions at BU level on investment decisions of value $10M to $100M. •Providing global reach and engagement with the engineering community across the AE Power BUs. • Driving consistency across Wind and Solar BUs with respect to engineering practices, competence, training and continuous risks reduction activities. • Providing an interface between Central S&OR specialist teams and the line in the development and implementation of Defined ETPs.
The AE Wind and Solar BUs collectively have c. 400 staff, with a 2011 Capex plan of $600M and operate in US, Europe, Middle East and Australia. This role will be regularly involved in making recommendations on decisions potentially influencing $10M to >$100M in capital spend.
Essential Education
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional qualification(s)
Essential experience and job requirements
• A significant amount of experience required in relevant role and industry • Must have excellent verbal and written skills in English • Has worked to build technical capability as line or in functional role and understands the ‘specialist’ as well as technical generalist needs - required • Strong knowledge of BP ETPs • Sound knowledge of Operations practices and policies gained through previous experience • Ability to think creatively, innovatively using process oriented methods to resolve issues not covered by existing policy • Consulting, facilitation, negotiating, organizational development and communication skills • Well developed computer and applicable software skills
Desirable criteria & qualifications
• Ability to influence others not under direct reporting lines. • Ability to demonstrate practical & applied knowledge of regional engineering standards and practices related to the Wind and Solar power industry. • Clear understanding of OMS and BP GDPs
Relocation not available but travel of up to 50% is required.
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