bp · 6 hours ago
Engineering & Quality Team Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expbp is seeking an Engineering and Quality Team Lead to play a key role in the EV rollout and ensure efficient operations through oversight of engineering solutions. This role involves managing a team of engineers, providing technical support to installation contractors, and ensuring compliance with technical standards throughout the project lifecycle.
EnergyIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Ensure delivery of Engineering and Quality strategy and execution of bp pulse technical standards
Ensure rollout and compliance of Operating Management System (OMS) throughout project design, execution and Operations
Actively identify and mitigate risks, supporting the full project lifecycle from site appraisal to commissioning
Collaborate with regional team on network planning, procurement, installation, and commissioning to ensure successful project delivery
Monitor engineering and quality performance and report progress against long-term targets, driving efficiency and safety in project execution
Foster strong relationships with execution teams and support Project Managers to deliver projects on time, within budget, and risk-free
Capture Lessons Learned and drive Continuous Improvement throughout EV deployments and operational learnings
Manage and provide technical direction for bp staff and the Contractor Engineering team, overseeing performance and career development
Own and roll out standardization of technical drawings
Provides direction and leadership to North America Engineering team of SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to provide technical input to the bp pulse Execution organization, new business, future products and to support the Execution team’s delivery
Lead the process to review Engineering work products provided by Contractors
Lead team development and team structure development according to global execution plans
Support Execution team in the follow-up and control of Contractors Engineering scopes
Support Procurement team for new Contractor's definition of requirements and Offers evaluation
Focused on all technical and business aspects to prevent distraction of the Execution team to deliver the annual charge point installation plan
Filters, facilitates and leads activities to support engineering related topics
Lead engineering team of subject matter experts to ensure that all underlining technical or engineering items of projects are well covered, safe, well-engineered according to North America team guidelines
Assure awareness and compliance along the team of the bp pulse standards, tools and processes to ensure projects are safe, compliant and support the global strategy
Provide expert service during procurement phases of projects by supporting the procurement and legal teams with optimum specifications, clear boundaries in terms of technical and engineering items and identifying risks
Support the operations team with network performance enhancements, monitoring and ensuring continuous improvement
Provide ad hoc support to the execution manager and other areas of the business as required
Develop procedures / templates as required to cover specific North America needs
Reporting and attendance to management / follow up meetings as required
Assure proper support to construction / operations activities
Support local (North America) appraisal, customer and business opportunity activities in accordance with global appraisal team
Qualification
Required
University degree in engineering (Electrotechnical preferred)
8+ years of experience in large scale engineering projects
A strong track record in project delivery or in supporting complex Project management involving installations across hydrocarbon forecourts, industrial and public installations
Experience of performance management of engineering complex projects
Experience of supervising work delivered though EPC contractors
Extensive major project experience with strong design engineering/procurement background
Extensive experience delivering HSSE performance
Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Strong planning and organizing ability
Good understanding of business drivers and the ability to align design philosophies
Preferred
Professional Engineer or equivalent (working towards with imminent application would be considered)
Experience leading multi-cultural teams
Demonstrated ability to integrate engineering on projects covering different countries and use cases
Broad professional experience in engineering and project management delivery
Sound knowledge of EV charging technology and thorough understanding of the operation and structures of charging networks and how they are integrated
Direct experience of industry standards in the EV space
Agile Project management
Benefits
Life and health insurance
Medical care package
Paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees)
9 paid holidays per year
2 personal choice holidays
Parental leave policy which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program
Pension for eligible employee
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Flexible working options
Collaboration spaces in a modern office environment
Company
BP is an energy company providing oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions, alongside refining, trading, and shipping services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Arcius Energy.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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$13BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Murray Auchincloss
Chief Executive Officer
Doug Sparkman
Chief Operating Officer - Fuels, North America
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