Senior Geohazards Specialist

Job Description

Entity: Gas & Low Carbon Energy Job Family Group: Engineering Group Job Summary: Management of natural geohazards and obstructions (challenging seabed and shallow subface ground conditions, seabed infrastructure, debris, UXO, etc.) is a critical aspect of offshore wind farm development. Working alongside fellow geoscience experts, you will have the opportunity to influence and make a significant contribution to our renewables business. You will be able to draw on the decades of experience of bp’s enviable geoscience teams but also shape the future of the new team purpose built to serve the needs of the OFW business. You will be part of an integrated geoscience team developing fit-for-purpose ground models and ground-engineering for bid assessment through design, construction, and operation.Ground modelling, and management of natural geohazards (seismicity, shallow gas, slope instability etc) and obstructions (challenging seafloor and seabed conditions, debris, boulders, UXO, etc.) is a critical aspect of offshore wind farm development. The role is fundamental to identifying the optimum locations and engineering solutions for offshore wind developments. It requires collaboration with survey, engineering, and construction subject areas to safely deliver site investigations and projects. It’s crucial to us that the differences we see in the world around us are reflected in our workplace. Who you are is what counts, not where you’re from or how you live your life. A culture that values everyone benefits all of us. That’s why, to help ourpeople thrive, we nurture a truly diverse and inclusive environment.Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class teamJoin our Low Carbon & Energy, Offshore wind team and advance your career as aSenior Geohazards Specialist, offshore windIn this role you will:

• Provide geohazards expertise across bp’s offshore wind portfolio from bid through development to operations.
• Ensure geohazard identification, assessment and mitigation, for appropriate depths of interest (e.g. cable or foundation), by avoidance or by design at windfarm sites, cable routes, landfalls and onshore facilities, during site investigation and projectdesign and execution.
• Work within an integrated geoscience team to build fit-for-purpose ground models for wind farm engineering.
• Quantify and present risks to relevant customers to ensure they are understood, controlled and continuously reduced across the business.
• Ensure safe and cost-efficient design and integrity management throughout asset life in accordance with bp and industry technical practices and standards.
• Maintain relationships with third party suppliers, contractors, and other partners.
• Actively contribute to technology development and to the wider geohazards and geophysics communities of practice to share knowledge and findings.

What you will need to be successful:

• Degree, preferably Masters in Geoscience, Engineering or related field.
• Excellent understanding of the impact of Marine Geohazards issues to operational safety and integrity in delivery of the bp vision.
• Ability to rapidly identify and communicate key issues in support of the growth of bps Offshore Renewables - especially in relation to the assessment of entry to new operational areas.
• About 10 years’ or more experience in delivering Ground modelling and Geohazards Assessments across a variety of international settings, for very shallow (e.g. cables) and shallow (e.g. foundation) settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both oral and written.
• Proven experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and major projects with minimal technical supervision

Desirable skills and expertise:

• PhD/MSc on Geohazards related subject.
• Excellent network across the global geoscience technical community.
• Membership of relevant industry panels or standards organizations (e.g. SUT, OGP, ISO etc).

Why join us:We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering 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, excellent retirement benefits, among others!Travel Requirement Up to 25% travel should be 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: Asking for Feedback, Authentic Leadership, Coaching, Creating a high performing team, Delegation, Empowering Others, Giving Feedback, Goal Setting, Inclusive Leadership, Leading through ambiguity, Leading through Change, Long Term Planning, Managing Performance,Mentoring, Receiving Feedback, Shaping strategy, Strategic Thinking, Team Development, Translating strategy into plans, Workload Prioritization 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/neurocognitivefunctioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screeningsor interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, pleasecontact usto request accommodations.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.