Job title Laboratory and Pilot Plant Technician

Req ID 7824BR

Job category Research & Technology

Sub-category Research, Development & Technology

Countries (State/Region) United States - Illinois

Location Naperville

Role synopsis Refining Technology provides the technical expertise and support to the refineries operated by the BP Group. The New Technology Group within Refining Technology is based in Naperville, IL.

New Technology's purpose is to generate, develop and implement new value options for the worldwide refining business. Advanced Refining is a major element of the New Technology activity and has recently undergone a significant expansion in both people and experimental facilities.

We have openings for up to two pilot plant / laboratory technician in the Advanced Refining Group to help commission, operate and maintain pilot plant, laboratory and characterization facilities. This is a good opportunities for open minded and ambitious individuals to be part of a significant new initiative generating significant value for the business.

Key accountabilities Accountabilities:

The primary roles and responsibilities will include: Actively participating in safety reviews and task hazard assessments for the equipment to be operated and all team HSSE related activities. Operate pilot plants, laboratory test equipment and analytical instrumentation as assigned, including working with high boiling materials. Perform laboratory and pilot plant testing as directed by the project leader(s). Collect and analyze data for accuracy and consistency from operations. Participate in the design of new experimental equipment and experimental plans. Direct and take part in the maintenance and modifications of the experimental equipment. Communicate with the team leader and the team all issues related to unit operation. Contribute ideas, observations, recommendations, and solutions to unit operations. Handling of vacuum residuum, heavy oil, tar, asphalt, and bitumen samples; including transfer of samples, introduction of samples into analytical instrumentation, blending of samples, blending of additives into samples, and clean-up of tools and transfer equipment. Maintain an orderly work area and regular housekeeping of pilot plant or laboratory area. The technician must also be capable of using spreadsheets, databases, and standard computer and control equipment.

A priority of the position is a demonstrated track record of promoting lab safety and active participation and leadership in safety initiatives. The individual must take a proactive approach to environmental and safety situations.

Reporting Relationships

This role will report to the responsible engineer(s) and require a flexible approach to working. The ability to work on a broad range of equipment, interact well with other team members and be multi-task oriented will all be important.

Job Dimensions

The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated many of the following qualities:

. Strong mechanical skills, knowledge and operation of small scale test equipment

. A demonstrated hands-on approach to operating, maintaining & fixing instrumentation

. Demonstrated innovation around technology, in particular testing equipment & operation

. Ability to quickly learn complex new operations

. Logical problem solving capability

. Ability to complete work plans without supervision

. Ability to manage many projects and activities simultaneously

. Excellent oral and written communication skills

. Ability to influence others

. Ability to work effectively in teams

. Strong computer and data management skills

Essential criteria & qualifications Desired Skills:

. Strong Mechanical skill and a knowledge of small scale test equipment

. Experience operating and maintaining small scale pilot equipment

. Ability to recognize operational difficulties & potential safety concerns and take corrective action

. Track record of contributing to significant technology projects and the ability to step in and quickly learn

. Ability to think broadly, creatively and decisively

. Good team working and interpersonal skills

. Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing and dynamic environment

. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on commitments

Desirable criteria & qualifications Core Competencies:

. Overcomes obstacles and adapts approach to achieve outstanding results

. Takes responsibility for achieving challenging HSSE goals.

. Bias for action - does things before being asked to or forced to by events

. Willingly takes the lead when challenges occur

. Promotes open & effective communication

. Actively promotes a positive team environment

. Demonstrates shared commitment to the success of the team and the wider organization

. Anticipates future situations and plans ahead to meet them

. Takes appropriate risks, using management of change processes to deliver successfully

. Demonstrates openness to new ideas

Experience:

Prefer 5+ years experience as a Research Technician with experience in the operation, maintenance and modification of pilot plant and laboratory scale equipment. College degree also preferred.

Relocation available Negotiable

Travel required Yes - up to 10%

Is this a part time position? No

Application close date 03-Feb-2010

Application close time 23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

About BP Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP's downstream operations refine, transport, sell and trade crude oil and petroleum products. In North America, we are the second-largest refiner and the second-largest fuels marketer. BP has large, modern refineries in Texas City, TX; Carson, CA; Cherry Point, WA; Whiting IN; and Toledo, OH. These five refineries, with total capacity for processing 1.5 million barrels of crude oil every day, are part of a worldwide network of 19 BP refineries. BP's refineries produce a wide range of fuels, petrochemicals and lubricants for America's highway and rail transportation; industry; home, commercial and institutional heating; power generation, and airlines.



Disclaimer If you are selected for the position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.BP is an equal opportunity employer