Front-End Process Engineer (Oil & Gas Projects) - TSI

Entity :

Production & Operations

Job Family Group : Engineering Group

Job Description : About Us :

At bp we deliver the energy the world needs today and for tomorrow. Developing new projects to support the bp strategy is critical to delivery of value to shareholders and thoughtfully support the energy transition. Projects include new energies such as hydrogen and biofuels as well as hydrocarbon developments critical to keep the world moving and enable the transition.

Projects in bp is a dynamic, challenging and worldwide organisation taking on the most exciting projects ranging in size from $100m to multi $billions. We strive to do these even more safely, efficiently and predictably.

Our projects team is now building worldclass capability in India as a new hub of Production and Operations (P&O) Projects India supporting both local and international projects.

Role Synopsis :

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Process Engineer (Development Engineer) to join the Engineering & Quality team within Projects India organization. This role supports early-stage development of major projects across bp's Upstream Oil & Gas portfolios.

The Front-End Process Engineer (Development Engineer) will lead and contribute to engineering work during FEL 1 (Appraise) and FEL 2A / 2B (Concept Development & Optimise) phases - developing conceptual solutions, managing contractor-led studies, and supporting the evaluation of safe, competitive, and compliant development options. The role requires strong technical judgment, cross-discipline collaboration, and the ability to influence project direction through early-phase insight.

The position is based in Pune, with occasional travel to contractor offices in India and internationally.

What You Will Deliver

• Define and deliver front-end engineering assessments and studies during FEL 1 (Appraise), FEL 2A (Concept Development) and FEL 2B (Optimise / Pre-FEED) phases of projects - to the right quality, on schedule and within budget.
• Facilitate technical integration and interfacing across disciplines, including subsurface, wells, engineering and commercial.
• Provide expertise in facilities design, including Process Safety (e.g. ISD reviews, MAR studies, HAZIDS, Preliminary HAZOPS), technology selection, application of BP Technical Standards (ETPs) and industry standards, optimization of options, Engineering for Value / VIPs, commissioning and operations readiness.
• Embed integrity management and HSSE requirements from the outset.
• Work with Senior Engineers to set clear direction, performance manage Engineering Contractors, and review key engineering deliverables, such as Basis of Design (BoD), Basis of Limitations (BoL), Technology Plan, Design reports, drawings and datasheets, Design Hazard Management Plan and core process safety documentation.
• Provide engineering input to Decision Quality, risk assessments, procurement strategies, and project verification and assurance reviews.
• Support front-end loading and appraisal management activities aligned with BP's staged-gate framework.
• Quality check and grow existing data sets used to benchmark concepts

What You Will Need To Be Successful

Must have educational qualifications :

Preferred education / certifications :

Minimum years of relevant experience :

Must have experiences / skills (To be hired with) :

Good to have experiences / skills (Can be trained for – learning / on-the-job) :

You will work with

Shift

Working hours will be standard India hours.

Depending on project location some alternative shifts may be required

Why Join our team

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 crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. Diversity Statement : At bp, we provide an excellent environment and benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others!

Diversity sits at the heart of our company and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance :

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type :

This position is not available for remote working

Skills :

Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Construction, Engineering codes, Engineering in Projects, Influencing, OMS and bp requirements, Presenting, Project execution planning, Project HSSE, Project Leadership, Quality, Risk Management, Safe design and operating limits, Schedule and resources, Stakeholder Management, standards and practices, Strategy and business case, 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 / 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 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.

Skills Required

PIPESIM, Process Safety, Hysys