Summer Internship-Technology-Data & AI- Malaysia

BP PLC; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BP Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur offers an early careers internship in the Data & AI discipline. You will rotate across roles with SMEs and engineers, building practical data engineering, analytics and ML-related experience while solving real business challenges.

You will gain transferable skills, participate in events and training, and contribute to data-driven decision making in a supportive, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• CGPA 3.2+ or equivalent on CS or data science with strong data modelling/analysis.
• Penultimate or final year students can apply to the internship.
• Fundamentals in high-level languages (C#/Java/Python/R) and eagerness to learn more.
• Good problem-solving with understanding of data structures & algorithms.
• Strong background in statistics, probability and linear algebra.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python and analytical tools; good coding skills.
• Basic understanding of version control (Git) and agile development (Scrum/Kanban).
• Interest/projects/internship in Data-AI fields is a plus.
• Structured thinking and strategic problem-solving with proven examples.
• Soft skills: communication, continuous learning, inclusive team player.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across roles within Data & AI discipline during the programme.
• Collaborate with business SMEs, data managers, data scientists, data engineers and data analysts.
• Extract actionable insights from datasets and narrate data stories to drive business decisions.

Skills

CGPA 3.2+

Data modelling

Data analysis

Statistics & linear algebra

SQL & Python

Git & Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Programming fundamentals

Data engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Data Science

Tools

SQL

Python

Analytics tools

Job description

Entity: Technology

Job Family Group: Business Support Group

Job Description:

Thinking about your future? So are we. We're working hard to deliver energy to the world today and tomorrow. But we can’t do it alone. As a valued member of our early career programmes in Malaysia, you will work with us to shape the future of our organization. Why join bp? Our industry moves quickly. To remain at the forefront, we need to invest - in people and their development, not just research and technology. We're committed to unlocking people's potential, so you can do your best work, and we can all stay ahead of the game. For this reason, we invest in nurturing exceptional talent, including people like you. When you join, you'll be part of a company committed to growing our business - and your career. We operate as ‘one’ at bp and believe that building strong relationships is key to your success. Through our network, we have some amazing business resource groups with representations in various countries across the globe. These are aimed at creating a sense of belonging and making sure that our people feel seen, connected and supported - all while empowering you to feel a part of our inclusive world. bp Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, we operate bp's FBT organisation which is an integrated part of bp. Guided by our bp beliefs, our people are working hard to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Join our team, and develop your early careers in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Your early careers program One Digital is an early careers program built to develop a strong pipeline of diverse digital talent. You will join a global digital community, gain broad cross-disciplinary experience, build transferable skill sets, and work on solving some of the most complex challenges of today and the future. The programme offers a range of foundational career experiences and serves as a launchpad for an exciting and impactful digital career. Early careers experience at bp Our summer internships are 3 months to 6 months. You'll be based in one team throughout your internship, working on real projects that you'll be able to manage through to completion. Throughout you'll have the support of a dedicated line manager and a buddy from one of our early career programs. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to attend events and socials, take part in training sessions to help develop your interpersonal skills and network with leaders from across bp. The program is designed to help build your skills and technical knowledge whilst also allowing you to learn more about life at bp. This is an assessed internship and may be a potential talent pipeline into graduate opportunities the following year.

About the discipline: Data & AI

The digital disciplines are a logical grouping of digital capabilities that facilitate the development of skills and experience, career progression and digital talent in bp. Our digital disciplines are made up of specialist sub-disciplines which focus on aspects of our digital capability. Data and AI: We build data products, derive actionable insights, build ML/AI applications using analytics, data science and AI. This includes: Data engineering (architecture) & data management Data science and machine learning engineering Data analytics AI Engineering

Role and Responsibilities

This role will be part of the Data & AI discipline and during the early careers programme duration, you may be placed in a different role within this discipline at rotation. You will work with business SMEs, data managers, data scientists, data engineers and data analysts, product analysts, platform engineers to understand a specific business problem and how solving the problem impacts overall business performance and how to make it even better. You will dig into data sets and use tools and techniques to extract actionable insights from the data to narrate a specific data story for the business users which would help business make decisions to drive performance in terms of safety, operational efficiency and cost.

Requirements

To apply for this role, you will preferably need a 3.2 CGPA and above, or equivalent, on computer science, data science, with strong data modelling, data analysis or statistical components. Students who are in the penultimate year or final year can apply to this internship A firm grasp of development fundamentals in high-level languages (such as C#/Java/Python/R) with desire and eagerness to learn more. Good problem-solving skills with a good understanding of data-structures & algorithms Good understanding in mathematical areas like statistics, probability, and linear algebra. Knowledge on SQL, Python & Analytical Tools with good coding skills Basic understanding of version control (Git) and agile development methodologies (Agile with Scrum/Kanban) Getting the basics right and having a curious & creative mindset will be key to your advancement in the field. Interest/Projects/Internship on Data-AI related fields – is a plus Structured thinking, strategic problem-solving abilities with proven examples Soft skills: Good communication skills, continuous learning & improvement mindset, an empathetic, curious, creative & inclusive team player.

Location

You will be based in our Kuala Lumpur office.

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

• Adaptability
• AI Architecture
• AI Programming
• Authenticity
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Courage
• Creativity and Innovation
• Curiosity
• Data Engineering
• Data Insights
• Data Storytelling
• Decision Making
• Digital Fluency
• Problem Solving
• Resilience
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management

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 inform your placement coordinator. Please note the following when applying:You can only apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make, and you'll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before any stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice.

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.