Research Operations Lead

BP Retail UK

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8+ years professional experience
Operational or supervisory experience
Pilot plant, industrial, or production environment
** The Research Operations Lead position at BP Retail UK is a fully remote role focused on managing research operations within the Fuels & Low Carbon Technology (F&LCT) organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational leadership, particularly in pilot plant or industrial environments, and will contribute to BP's low carbon initiatives through effective team management and productivity enhancements. **

Job Summary

  • The Research Operations Lead is responsible for shaping and managing the research operations team while overseeing daily activities, safety compliance, and maintenance of reactor systems.
  • 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.
  • bp offers an excellent working environment with benefits including life and health insurance, medical care packages, and tremendous learning and development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Research Operations Lead position at BP Retail UK is a fully remote role focused on managing research operations within the Fuels & Low Carbon Technology (F&LCT) organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational leadership, particularly in pilot plant or industrial environments, and will contribute to BP's low carbon initiatives through effective team management and productivity enhancements. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional experience
  • Operational or supervisory experience
  • Pilot plant, industrial, or production environment
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
  • Strong leadership and hands-on mechanical competence
  • Proficiency in chemical processes
  • High attention to safety (HSSE)

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with digital and AI tools
  • Management of third-party collaborations
  • Continuous improvement of operations
  • Effective communication across R&D

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional experience
  • Several years of operational or supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
  • Proven ability to manage changing priorities
  • Experience leading people in a technical function

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