Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Onsite
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Technology
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Job Description:
At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.
About Oil and Gas Technology: OGT is a team of around 200 scientists and engineers who develop and provide pioneering solutions to support bp’s Production and Operations (P&O) and Gas and Low Carbon Energy (G&LCE) businesses.
The Reservoir Recovery Unit sits in OGT team, part of Applied Sciences Technology. The team is part of the 60-strong Subsurface and Wells group, working closely with P&O to develop innovative technological solutions addressing both near- and longer-term challenges. The Reservoir Recovery Unit is the home of the Dynamic Displacement laboratory, which provides unique experimental capability and delivers data across waterflood/gasflood, special core analysis (SCAL, including relative permeability), enhanced oil recovery, production assurance (production chemistry) and wells technology.
You will join the Reservoir Recovery Laboratory team and carrying out lab-based experimentation in support of regional studies in the areas of dynamic displacement, wells technology and geothermal.
Job Purpose and primary objectives:
You will conduct experiments, be involved in experiment design and complete quality assurance to provide data and insights to the upstream stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Deliver R&D and technical service experimental projects.
Measure and quality assure laboratory data using a range of sophisticated equipment over a range of chemical and physical conditions, including reservoir conditions, following detailed written procedures.
Conduct all laboratory activities in a safe manner, a role model for orderly operating environment shared with other Laboratory staff- Meet bp's safety standards in all aspects of the role and support equipment operators in meeting safety expectations including Control of Work and Inspection and Maintenance.
Record and assess laboratory results using bespoke technical software, identify data trends & anomalies.
Support Reservoir Recovery and Fluids Lab Managers with maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and minor repair required for accurate and reliable operation of equipment.
Work closely with other lab specialists and sub-disciplines (Fluids, Cementing, Technology) in terms of providing laboratory and technical support.
Support the design and documentation of new laboratory methods.
Prepare data and report to the Lab Technical Delivery Lead.
Primary Skills:
At least two to three years of strong laboratory‑based scientific experience, including expertise in SCAL and reservoir‑condition experiments.
Demonstrated organisational and communication skills.
Sound understanding of engineering and instrument requirements, with strong knowledge of safety requirements.
Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or relevant science, or equivalent experience.
Proven hands‑on laboratory experience covering study planning, execution, and reporting.
Strong experience in prioritising and embedding laboratory safety processes.
About bp
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!
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.
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.
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