Marine Advisor - Project Support

bp; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Relocation assistance negotiable

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

bp is seeking a Marine Expert to provide subject matter expertise in marine aspects for projects, ensuring safe delivery of cargo and marine assurance across bp entities.

You will lead interface management with ships, terminals, and regulators, drive cost-aware, fit-for-purpose solutions, and contribute to risk assessments and project design from concept through operations.

Hybrid role based in Houston area with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• STCW Class II/2 certification.
• Experience as Master / Chief Officer on LNG tankers.
• Knowledge of port and terminal operations for onshore and offshore.
• Knowledge of maritime codes, regulations and best practices.
• Operational experience with liquefied bulk gases.
• Ability to develop proposals for nautical design and operations.
• Ability to deliver clear, structured technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide marine design assurance for bp projects.
• Oversee marine and nautical interface with port authorities and ship/shore interfaces.
• Lead engagement with external parties to resolve marine issues.
• Support process safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, 3D models, PFD, P&ID).
• Lead marine project capability building within bp shipping teams.
• Support LNG trading with ship/shore assessments and contract input.

Skills

Marine assurance

Marine operations

Chartering

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

STCW Class II/2 certification

Job description

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Shipping Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide subject matter expertise in Marine aspects for projects. This will include provision of technical advice and support in relation to operated and 3rd party vessels on matters relating to safe delivery of cargo and marine assurance. The key focus areas are to provide marine and nautical assurance including support for projects commencing from early concept phase to operations to ensure delivery of safe, most cost competitive solutions for a wide range of bp entities. This includes support to the Supply, Trading & Shipping, Production & Operations, Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Gas and Power Trading International, teams as they continue to develop their business and in turn delivery of their supply obligations to counterparties.

The candidate shall have the right to work in the locations specified

Key Responsibilities

• Provide marine design assurance for bp projects.
• Oversee marine and nautical interface which include navigation, cargo transfer, port authorities, ship/shore interfaces, mooring for FSRU, FLNG, FSU and onshore terminals.
• Keep abreast of maritime regulations, policies, industry best practices.
• Lead engagement and influence external interested parties to resolve marine issues across project concept, design, testing and operations.
• Influence project teams and interested parties to adopt safe, efficient, fit-for-purpose marine solutions.
• Participate and support process safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, 3D models, PFD, P&ID) performed internally in bp or outsourced.
• Lead the bp shipping team capability building on marine projects.
• Perform assessments and inspections of terminal facilities and STS contractors against Vetting & Clearance requirements and relevant standards to confirm suitability for bp use.
• Provide technical support to LNG Trading, including ship/shore compatibility assessments and follow-up on shipping contractual matters in LNG sales contracts.
• Support origination and trading on new opportunities, including SPA clause review and input to SPA negotiations.
• Provide subject matter expertise for ship-to-ship transfer, tugs, pilotage activities
• Provide expertise and advice in support of Vetting & Clearance teams and other internal interested parties, as required.
• Ensure compliance with bp Group policies and standards including bp shipping marine standards and Operating Management Systems.
• Support LNG trading benches on LNG terminal operational and LNG transfer at terminals and associated commercial matters requiring technical input.
• Assist with dispute resolution and claims associated with LNG shipping matters

Essential Education, experience and requirements

• STCW Class II/2 certification.
• Experience as Master / Chief Officer on LNG tankers.
• Knowledge of marine ship/shore interfaces such as port and terminal operations for both onshore and offshore.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant maritime codes and regulations as well as industry best practices and standards.
• Operational experience in handling liquefied bulk gases.
• Ability to analyse and develop proposals and solutions to various nautical design and operational problems.
• Proven ability to deliver clear, structured technical reports.

Desirable education and experience

• Experience or knowledge of applying Metocean data to marine operations
• Understanding of core project management principles.
• Participation in ship, terminal, ship to ship transfer operations or assessment.
• Involvement in marine project safety assessment and knowledge of risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of OCIMF Tanker and Marine Terminal Management and Self-Assessment.
• Lead Auditor qualification

Why join bp:

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Ancillary cost management, Bunker buyer, Chartering, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Listening, Marine assurance, Marine Operations, Marine systems and processes, Marine technical, Market Knowledge, Mentoring, Negotiating value, Operational Excellence, Partner relationship management, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Trading and scheduling operations {+ 4 more}

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