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Simulation Senior Engineer
Req ID 70126BR Job category Engineering Sub-category Chemical Engineering Countries (State/Region) United States - Illinois Location Naperville Apply now
Role synopsis
The Modelling Department within Refining and Logistics Technology (R<) provides technical support and expertise to BP’s refineries worldwide. The Process Modelling and Simulation team in this department, implements and supports world-class process models within an integrated suite of engineering decision-making tools and processes in support of BP’s Operational Excellence, Advantaged Feedstocks and Refining Margin Expansion Fuels priorities. These tools and processes include Unit Monitoring, Process Modelling, Operator Training Simulators (OTS) and general simulation tools and practices.
This Simulation Senior Engineer role will primarily focus on OTS as well as general simulation activities, including detailed flowsheet development, equipment modelling and dynamic simulation.
Key accountabilities
Provide technical assistance in the delivery of high fidelity training simulators for refining processes.
Assist sites in on-going maintenance of OTS after commissioning, specifically to build and update all aspects of an OTS system including diagnosis of software errors and issues.
Work with sites to sustain the utilisation of training simulators in improving skill and capabilities of board operators.
Interact with OTS software vendors to ensure the software platforms meet current and future needs.
Provide simulation support for general simulation projects and dynamic modelling
Essential Education
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent.
Essential experience and job requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical process modelling and simulation. Refining process modelling and simulation experience is preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience in process control/DCS. OTS experience is preferred.
Knowledge of refinery operations and process safety concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on working effectively in teams.
Ability to build and maintain relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include all of the tasks that might be required to provide support for your area job requirements.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Experience with OTS project execution and delivery
Ability to effectively interact with technical vendors and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
Experience with refinery process and operations support.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or German
Relocation available
Yes - Domestic (In country) only
Travel required
Yes - up to 50%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
BP is one of the world’s leading integrated oil and gas companies. With a workforce of nearly 85,000 employees, BP operates or markets its products in more than 80 countries. BP provides millions of Americans with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and petrochemicals for everyday products. 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 a major oil refiner and market 15 billion gallons of gas to consumers at our branded retail sites every year. BP has large, modern refineries in Cherry Point, WA; Toledo, OH; and Whiting, IN. These three refineries, with total capacity for processing nearly 1 million barrels of crude oil every day, are part of a worldwide network of 15 BP refineries.
Segment
Downstream
Closing Date
18-May-2016
Disclaimer
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