Research Operations Lead

bp

Fully remote
8+ years professional experience
Operational supervisory experience
Pilot plant or industrial environment
The Research Operations Lead position at bp is a fully remote role focused on overseeing research operations within the Bioenergy & Hydrogen Technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational leadership in a chemical engineering or related field and will help drive productivity and safety compliance in experimental operations

Job Summary

  • The Research Operations Lead is responsible for shaping and managing the research operations team while overseeing daily activities, safety compliance, and reactor system maintenance.
  • This role drives productivity by leveraging automated systems and contributes to bp's strategic framework across fuels, SAF, biogas, feedstocks, hydrogen, and low carbon initiatives.
  • Candidates will manage operating expenses, ensure a healthy talent pipeline, and work closely with business technology colleagues to appraise new process options and deliver insights.

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The Research Operations Lead position at bp is a fully remote role focused on overseeing research operations within the Bioenergy & Hydrogen Technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational leadership in a chemical engineering or related field and will help drive productivity and safety compliance in experimental operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional experience
  • Operational supervisory experience
  • Pilot plant or industrial environment
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
  • HSSE safety compliance management
  • Lab equipment maintenance and scheduling
  • Team leadership and talent development

Nice-to-have

  • Digital and AI tools in lab operations
  • Third-party collaboration management
  • Continuous improvement of operations
  • Innovation management experience
  • Cross-functional R&D communication

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional experience
  • Several years of operational or supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
  • Strong leadership and hands-on mechanical competence
  • Proficiency in chemical processes and HSSE attention

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