Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

Thinking about your future? So are we. We’re working hard to deliver energy to the world today and tomorrow. But we can’t do it alone. As a valued member of our early careers programmes in India, you will work with us to shape the future of our organization. ​

Why join bp? ​

Our industry moves quickly. To remain at the forefront, we need to invest – in people and their development, not just research and technology. We’re committed to unlocking people’s potential, so you can do your best work, and we can all stay ahead of the game. For this reason, we invest in nurturing exceptional talent, including people like you. When you join, you’ll be part of a company committed to growing our business – and your career. We operate ‘as one’ at bp and believe that building strong relationships is key to your success. Across our network, we have some amazing business resource groups with representation in various countries across the globe. These are aimed at creating a sense of belonging and making sure that our people feel seen, connected and supported – all while empowering you to feel a part of our inclusive world.

BP Technical Solutions India (TSI) center in Pune, aims to build on bp’s existing engineering and technical strengths to deliver high quality services to its hydrocarbons other businesses worldwide. TSI brings together diverse engineering capability to provide technical services across a range of areas including engineering, maintenance, optimization, data processes, projects and subsurface, to deliver safe, affordable energy, while continuously innovating how we work. Our global subsurface solutions team delivers high-quality, high impact, subsurface technical products to address prioritized business challenges across bp’s oil, gas, and low carbon energy businesses.

Your early careers program

One Engineering is an early careers programme designed to create a pipeline of diverse professional engineers who are high-performers, have broad discipline experience, a transferable skills-set and solving the most complex problems of today and of the future. Early career Subsurface engineers will build their experience through challenging development assignments, develop a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed.

Early careers experience at bp

Our summer internships are 8 weeks. You’ll be based in one team throughout your internship, working on real projects that you’ll be able to manage through to completion. Throughout you’ll have the support of a dedicated line manager and a buddy from one of our early career programs. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to attend events and socials, take part in training sessions to help develop your interpersonal skills and network with leaders from across bp. The program is designed to help build your skills and technical knowledge whilst also allowing you to learn more about life at bp. This is an assessed internship and may be a potential talent pipeline into graduate opportunities the following year.

About the discipline: Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Discipline plays a critical role in the successful execution of oil and gas projects, spanning Production and Refining assets in bp. This discipline encompasses the design, analysis, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of static, rotating and subsea mechanical equipment essential to hydrocarbon exploration, production, transportation, and processing.

At TSI, the mechanical discipline supports:

• Asset-specific equipment strategies
• Root cause failure analyses (RCFAs)
• Condition monitoring and reliability programs
• Maintenance and performance optimization
• Technology readiness assessments for new equipment

Mechanical Discipline is foundational to the bp, ensuring the integrity, safety, and performance of critical systems. With evolving technologies and stricter regulations, the role of mechanical engineering continues to grow in importance for operational excellence and sustainable development.

Role and Responsibilities

Our Mechanical Engineers play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Your specific role will be shaped by your skills and the needs of the business, but your core duties will include:

• Ensuring Safe and Reliable Operations: Delivering the integrity of plant operations throughout the asset's lifecycle while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

• Maintaining Equipment Integrity: Preventing the release of hydrocarbons and hazardous fluids by upholding the highest standards of mechanical integrity.

• Maximizing Uptime: Developing and implementing maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and performance.

• Project Delivery: Participating in projects to ensure they meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

• Technical Expertise: Providing specialist advice on mechanical engineering, including the adoption of new technologies.

• Collaboration: Building strong relationships within bp and with external partners, collaborating across functions, segments, and teams to deliver excellence.

• Performance & Safety: Supporting your team in maintaining high performance and demonstrating dedication to safety, aligned with bp's core values.

Our mechanical engineers support operations and projects globally, working in diverse teams. They are involved in selecting, specifying, and constructing mechanical equipment and systems, whether to build new facilities or modify existing assets. In operations, they develop and implement maintenance programs, monitor equipment condition and performance, and investigate operational challenges.

There are also specialized roles where engineers provide technical expertise, advising on specific aspects of mechanical engineering, including new technologies. They work with a wide range of mechanical equipment, from compressors, pumps, and turbines to heaters, valves, vessels, and piping, covering all aspects of mechanical design. At bp we uphold the highest standards of mechanical integrity by working with cutting-edge technology and some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Requirements

• Be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Maintain a CGPA of min. 7
• To apply for this role, you must be in your penultimate year of study and graduating by July 2027 and eligible for a 2 month internship between May – July 2026

Have a willingness to learn, a passion to excel and deliver results

Location

You will be based in our Pune office.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, 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 inform your placement coordinator.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Adaptability, Authenticity, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Learning, Courage, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Ethical judgement, Excellence, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Managing volatility, Problem Solving, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Understanding Emotions, Writing skills

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.