Entity: Production & Operations Job Family Group: Engineering Group Job Description: About bp bp is a global company that offers a world of opportunities for professionals as well as those starting out in their career. We’re guided by our purpose and ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and help the world get there too. What does this mean for you? It means you can expect purposeful work, world-class training and the flexibility to realize your full potential. Not to mention the chance to join a company committed to delivering more sustainable energy for all. Ready to crack on? Your perfect job match awaits. Your Early Careers Program This role is part of our One Engineering early careers programme, designed to create a pipeline of diverse professional engineers who are high-performers, have broad discipline experience, a transferable skills-set, leading through the energy transition, and solving the most complex problems of today and of the future. Early career discipline engineers will build their experience through challenging development assignments, develop a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed Early Careers Experience at bp Our graduate programs are 3 years. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to complete 2 or 3 rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area whilst also supporting you to build technical depth. These rotations will be complemented by a technical development pathway for your discipline, which outlines the technical competencies you are working towards. Alongside this you’ll also complete our Ignite training modules which will support you to build your interpersonal skills. Throughout the program you’ll have a dedicated support network to provide guidance on the program and advice on career development. You’ll also be a key part of the bp early careers community, with events, socials and the opportunity to network with other early careers from across bp. Role and Responsibilities Automation includes a range of engineering subdisciplines including instrumentation, process control, safety systems, communications and cyber security. It enables digitally secure, safe, reliable and optimal control of complex energy facilities, which include our oil refineries and biofuels plants, oil and gas production facilities, green and blue hydrogen production, on-shore and off-shore wind, solar and integrated mobility solutions. The Instrumentation and Control engineer’s job cover a wide range of topics including design and maintenance of: Process Control Systems Safety Instrumented Systems Fire and Gas Systems Field I nstrumentation Analyser Systems Metering Systems Telecommunications Systems and Networks Security Systems Automation Systems Cyber Security All of the above is in support of enhancing safety, optimising production, and improving reliability of our diverse facilities across the globe. Role s and responsibilities : As a Graduate Engineer you could find yourself: Designing and building process plant control systems, which means incredible variety. One day you could be working out the best way to control a biofuels reactor, the next you could be working on installing an advanced control system (a kind of autopilot) for blue hydrogen production. Working with the latest sensing, measurement & analysis instrument technologies; learning design and application of safety instrumented systems in production, refining, pipelines, carbon capture, hydrogen generation, biofuels and renewable energy facilities Integrating instrument and protection systems for electric vehicles, battery charging and storage systems or working with miniature sensors to develop energy systems integrating wind, solar and green hydrogen energy. Working with the latest wireless technology to support development and use of industrial IoT as we build new energy systems and modernise our legacy operations. Working with an incredibly diverse and distributed team of experienced engineers with a global perspective. Automation touches everything in bp, even our rapid battery charging solutions require cyber secure safe control systems. Who knows where this could lead? Requirements To apply for this role, you will need to be in your final year of postgraduate study (MEng) and be on track for a 2:1, or have completed your degree with a 2:1 from the below: Electrical & electronic Engineering Electrical Power Engineering Automation & Control Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering with Control focus Instrumentation & Control Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering with Energy Y ou are also expected to have strong spoken and written English language skills, including business and technical English. Language skills will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. Location (s) This role will be based out of the following UK office : Bp Aberdeen – NSHQ ( North Sea Headquarters ), 1 Wellheads Avenue, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7PB, UK Start D ate 8 th September 2025 Other I nformation Please note the following when applying: You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications. Exploration Days are a key part of the assessment process and will be in person – bp will cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs, in line with the travel policy which will be shared with you. Please ensure you will be available to attend in person. Unless you apply to a role with a location explicitly stated, role locations are not guaranteed – where not stated, you will be placed in a location based on business need. Accommodation – once confirmed, where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation. A djustments We are keen to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any adjustments, to any stage of the recruitment process, please mention this in the allocated section on your initial application form. Someone will then be in touch to discuss or confirm the adjustments as appropriate for you. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss adjustments before applying, please get in touch: T : 44 1635 584149 E : enquirybpgraduates.co.uk Reward Starting Salary : £39,100 Sign on Bonus : £3,000 ( O ne off payment, subject to tax and national insurance) Wellbeing Allowance: Claim up to £1,500 each calendar year (subject to tax and national insurance) for products and services that contribute to physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing Flexible Benefits: In addition to your base salary, y ou’ll receive a flex ible allowance ( currently 20% of your base salary) that you can take as cash or use to buy a range of extra benefits, such as a pension, critical illness, dental care, personal accident and travel insurance, and our cycle to work scheme. Private Medical Insurance : We’ll pay for private healthcare, and you only pay an income tax charge. BP Share Plans: You can choose to take part in our share plan and buy bp shares every month. Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/ accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. T: 44 1635 584149 E: enquirybpgraduates.co.uk If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. Travel Requirement No travel is 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: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment, Site Acceptance Testing { 1 more} Legal Disclaimer: 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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.