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Operations Automation Specialist
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2125 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,000, and BP plc is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified., Robotics engineer and systems integration focus could fit engineering n.e.c.) or SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers, Systems integrator engineering index entry matches integration work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
Job Description:
Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!
Role Overview:
Working as part of a team to develop, implement and test technology solutions (IIoT & Sensors / Telemetry / Robotics):
Understand business requirements and value opportunity
Design and document quality assurance test cycles
Developing end to end technology solutions to deliver specific outcomes
Prepare and support field test activities
Run and document the output of test cycles, fixes and upgrades
Integration of compliant technology solutions with total site infrastructure
Role requirements
Translate business needs into technology requirements
Support on vendor technology reviews and make recommendations to the appropriate design authority
Support definitions of solution architectures and ensure compliance throughout project implementation
Advise on emerging IoT and Robotics trends / technologies, physical and digital.
Working as part of a team to deploy products to operational sites and assist with ongoing development. Work with vendors. Providing feedback on issues and suggesting development opportunities
Install and test software from OS through to application
Develop and deploy methods for testing automation
End to End Data validation, from Field Device to Cloud
Design and document quality assurance process
Remote support for field installations and operations
Create / adapt online dashboards for data display
Experience Required
Field Experience (in Industrial sites)
High level of knowledge and experience with automation
Exposure to robot programming
Experience with operating systems applicable to role (Robot Operating System (ROS), Linux and / or other embedded OS)
Systems, Integration & Test experience
Exposure to both hardware and software and embedded solutions for applicable role
Networking (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular)
Field Testing, PoC deployment
Factory Acceptance testing (FAT) / Site acceptance testing (SAT) experience
Systems Integration
Sensor configuration, end to end device remote maintenance and upgrading, Data processing including computer vision and AI/ML
Familiarity with Intellectual Asset Management and commercial models for new technology.
Attributes
Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Attention to detail
Good communication and presentation skills
Excellent team-working
Self-starter - able to work independently with limited guidance and support
Capability to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines.
Degree or Equivalent industry experience, or qualification
Oil and Gas Industry experience
Familiarity with programming languages
Why join us?
At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.
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, excellent retirement benefits, among others!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!
Travel Requirement
Relocation Assistance:
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Future Location Notice: This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BP plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2125 going rate of £45,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.