Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Shipping Group

Job Description:

Responsible for deploying specialist shipping knowledge to lead safe & efficient operations and protect the bp Group business from risk through leading on a range of approval, logistics, inspection, assurance and vessel management activity. We continuously strive to uphold the highest standards of marine safety and operational excellence.

Together, we drive quality every step of the way!

The carriage of hydrocarbons by third-party vessels exposes the Group to significant risk, requiring proactive risk management. The purpose of the Vetting & Clearance team is to ensure that any vessel employed meets bp's standards thereby handling this risk. As part of the V&C Team, the Superintendent through their strong expertise in technical marine operations will play a key role in setting mitigating measures as needed to support business delivery in challenging marine environments. They will also lead all aspects of providing assurance to businesses and associates for marine related activities, by performing any combination of routine marine assurance assessments, V&C reviews and providing ad-hoc marine advice support and efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

· Perform V&C activities, including assessment, oversight, screening and clearance of oil, gas, chemical and dry bulk vessels and terminals, as well as, clearance vessel owner/technical manager, STS contractor and terminal operator assessment reports to resolve their conformance with relevant standards and their suitability for use by bp.

· Evaluate the suitability of newly identified potential TC technical managers and vessels nominated for TC and provide reports to the vetting and clearance LT.

· Support the V&C LT in ensuring consistent application of all marine assurance policies and procedures and offer mentorship to bp businesses to ensure similar implementation.

· Offer feedback to the Operations and performance, HSE, Marine and Engineering teams to support the development and promulgation of assessment standard with the objective of achieving global consistency of assessment activity across employed and sub-contracted activity.

· Give towards the maintenance of the coordinated Marine Assurance System (iMAS/CLEAR) database and other relevant data sources to ensure accurate and current information.

· Provide marine activity support and advice to bp Terminals, Charterers, Operators, Logistics Teams, bp contractors, third parties and other shipping activities as requested.

· Conduct self verification and report incidents and breaches through internal reporting systems. Identify, scope, draft, implement, maintain and lead improvements in iMAS user base. Providing oversight of the performance and delivery of third party data providers.

Professional Experience

· Class II/2 or III/2 (Master Mariner or Chief Engineer) with experience as Master/Chief Officer or Chief Engineer/2nd Engineer on board oil/gas tankers (LNG, Ammonia).

· Equivalent professional marine operations qualification/experience with a shipping background, including ship operations and/or marine terminal management.

· Knowledge of OCIMF standards including SIRE, TMSA, and Marine Terminal Baseline criteria.

· Reliable experience to assess risk and lead business transformation in refined environments, demonstrating strong IT and digital skills to drive operational improvements.

· Conducting assessments such as Terminal, Ship Owner, and STS Contractor Assessments - covering purpose, planning, and processing BPTA/BPCA.

· Leading vessel inspections and voyage clearance requests - including planning, report reviews, assessing reports, vessel and location clearance.

· Leading risk assessments, coordinating the MoC process, and engaging with Ship Owners.

Bonus Skills

· Risk analytical experience specifically the development of diverse barrier assessments and leading indicators. Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques

· SIRE Inspector accreditation

· Chartered Status

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Ancillary cost management, Bunker buyer, Chartering, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Listening, Marine assurance, Marine Operations, Marine systems and processes, Marine technical, Market Knowledge, Mentoring, Negotiating value, Operational Excellence, Partner relationship management, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Trading and scheduling operations {+ 4 more}

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.