Marine Electrical & Automation Engineer

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

At bp, we're reimagining energy for people and our planet. Our Shipping and Maritime teams play a critical role in safely transporting energy around the world, supporting reliable operations while advancing our transition to a lower carbon future.

We're looking for an experienced electrical engineering professional to join our maritime technical team. This is a unique opportunity to provide technical leadership across a modern fleet, influence industry best practice, and help ensure the safe and reliable operation of critical marine electrical systems.

About the Role

You will be the Electrical SME for marine electrical power generation, distribution, automation and operational technology (OT) systems across bp-operated vessels.

You will provide technical leadership, assurance and governance to support safe, compliant and high-performing vessel operations. Working closely with shipboard teams, vessel managers, equipment manufacturers and industry partners, you will help deliver reliable performance of complex electrical infrastructure while supporting digitalisation and cyber resilience initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative approach and a passion for improving operational reliability and safety within a maritime environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Technical Leadership

• Act as the recognised subject matter expert for marine electrical and automation systems.
• Support vessel teams in identifying and resolving complex electrical and operational issues.
• Provide guidance on system performance, reliability and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Share technical expertise across the organisation and support capability development within operational teams.

Marine Power Generation & Distribution

• Provide specialist oversight of high-voltage and low-voltage marine power generation and distribution systems.
• Support the safe and reliable operation of generators, switchboards, transformers, protection systems, power management systems and associated infrastructure.
• Lead technical investigations into significant electrical failures and reliability events.
• Drive improvements that enhance equipment performance, availability and operational resilience.

Automation and Control Systems

• Provide expertise in vessel automation, integrated control systems and electrical plant monitoring systems.
• Support troubleshooting of complex automation and control issues.

Operational Technology Cyber Security

• Support implementation of bp's OT cyber security strategy across marine assets.
• Help identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks affecting critical vessel systems.

Project & Contractor Management

• Lead technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage specialist service contracts and technical suppliers.
• Support budget planning and delivery of approved engineering programmes.

Industry Engagement

• Represent bp within industry forums, working groups and professional networks.
• Monitor emerging technologies, industry developments and regulatory changes.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Significant experience working with marine electrical systems within shipping, offshore, shipbuilding or vessel repair environments.
• Knowledge of vessel automation, integrated control systems and power management systems.

Desirable

• Understanding of operational technology (OT) systems and cyber security risks within marine or offshore environments.
• Experience working within a regulated safety-critical environment.
• Experience supporting tanker, LNG, LPG, offshore or other complex marine assets.

Essential Qualifications

One or more of the following:

• Marine Electrical Certificate of Competency.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Equivalent maritime electrical training and professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Memberships

• Membership of IET, IMarEST or another relevant professional institution.

What You'll Bring

• A collaborative and inclusive approach to problem solving.
• Strong analytical and solving skills.
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of partners.
• A commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and innovation within the maritime sector.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are relevant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Cable optimisation routing, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, eHAZOP peer review process, Electrical concept development for renewables, Electrical drives, Electrical equipment condition monitoring, Electrical optimisation, Electrical reliability, Electrical safety/F4S barrier integrity, Electrical safety and hazard analysis, Electrical standards, Electrical start-up, Electrical wind turbine technology, Hazard Identification, Hazardous area equipment, Influencing, Power curve assessment, Power system modelling, Power system protection and coordination, Power systems design, Presenting

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