Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
Engineering Group
Job Summary:
The Process Control Superintendent manages the Automation team (approximately 26 individuals) and is a member of Site Leadership reporting to the Engineering and Technical Services Manager. In addition to being accountable for Process Control, Control System Infrastructure, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Automated Independent Protection Layers (IPLs), System Optimization and Process Computing/Cyber Security day-to-day support, this position drives strategy in capital projects and consistency across the breadth of the refinery.
Job Description:
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and implement the long-term (10+ years) automation strategy which includes hardware, process controls, SIS, PLC, and cyber security ensuring reliability, security, training and capability building.
- Build and maintain a long-term plan to use Operator Training Simulators, enabling deep hands-on experience for operators
- Develop and maintain a life-cycle plan for Safety Instrumented Systems ensuring they are properly designed, operated, maintained in line with established standards, procedures, and practices
- Deliver strategy maximizing plant capability through advanced process control strategies
- Manage $10+MM budget for the Automation Group and 15+ vendors and contractors
- Foster an effective, collaborative, and psychologically safe work environment between Process Control, Operations, and the Technical teams
- Ensure strong design, documentation, and proof of basic process control system (BPCS), SIS, and alarm Independent Protection Layers (IPLs)
- Develop cross site programs and share best practices by leveraging relationships with central engineering teams and refining networks
- Allocate resources, including human capital, budget and technology to ensure successful capital projects through all phases of the Capital Value Process
- Plan and manage effective vendor and contractor relationships that supply technical capabilities to projects and ongoing Operations/ Maintenance support
Essential Education and Experience:
- B.S. Degree in technical field such as Engineering or Science
- 10+ years in a highly regulated industry such as oil and gas, chemicals, or pharmaceuticals
- 3+ years of leadership experience
- Able to inspire, coach, mentor, develop, and lead multi-disciplinary teams as well as throughout the organization
- 2+ years serving in a non-technical role, such as Operations or Maintenance
Demonstrated aptitude if not direct experience in:
- Process control - working with distributed control systems such as Honeywell TDC 3000 or Emerson DeltaV
- Process Safety – skilful in HAZOP/LOP, Independent Protection Layers, and associated maintenance
- Project Execution – awareness of capital planning and justification for projects opportunities
Considering Joining bp?
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, 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, and more!
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
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