Expert Technologist Oil
About the job
- Deep understanding of industrial lubrication technology, tribology, and machinery lubrication systems, with expertise in gear oils and other industrial lubricant applications.
- Proven track record in industrial lubricant product development from concept through commercialization.
- Experience working with global original equipment manufacturer organizations and cross-regional technical teams.
- Familiarity with patent landscapes, technology trends, and competitive benchmarking in various applications, with focus areas in general industrial and wind gear lubrication.
- Wide connections with industrial partners, including companies, institutes, and researchers.
- Demonstrated experience working across teams.
- A degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Ensure daily operations fulfill responsibilities safely and conform to company values, code of conduct, and internal policies.
- Serve as technical owner for strategic industrial lubricant portfolios, including gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and related industrial lubrication solutions.
- Lead end-to-end product development and lifecycle management, from concept generation, formulation design, and technical assessment through commercialization and post-launch support.
- Develop fit-for-purpose formulations addressing evolving original equipment manufacturer, customer, and market requirements.
- Drive formulation optimization, raw material strategies, and product performance enhancement to improve competitiveness, responsiveness, and supply resilience.
- Provide technical guidance on product positioning, competitive benchmarking, and value proposition development.
- Support original equipment manufacturer approvals, qualification programs, and technology deployment activities to enable business growth.
- Provide expert leadership in troubleshooting, failure analysis, and customer technical support through systematic problem-solving approaches.
- Deliver rapid technical assessment and escalation support for critical customer issues and competitive challenges.
- Support quality investigations, customer complaints, and operational issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Build technical relationships with stakeholders, customers, and industry partners to understand emerging requirements and market trends.
- Promote best practices and continuous improvement in industrial lubricant application and technical service activities.
- Lead or support technology projects in accordance with internal project management processes.
- Identify and deliver innovation initiatives that support business growth and strategic market opportunities.
- Manage project priorities, resources, and technical deliverables across product development, formulation change, and application studies.
- Maintain project governance, documentation, and communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Develop and strengthen industrial lubrication technology capabilities through technology innovation, industrial trend analysis, and market insight generation.
- Monitor developments in lubricant technology, original equipment manufacturer requirements, industry standards, and competitive activities to identify future growth opportunities.
- Establish and maintain strategic technical relationships with original equipment manufacturers, additive suppliers, industrial associations, research institutes, and universities.
- Represent the company in industry forums and technical communities to enhance technical influence and support future technology roadmaps.
- Experience in wind turbine gearbox lubrication, original equipment manufacturer approval programs, and renewable energy applications.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong capabilities in international and intercultural communication in written and oral practices.
About the company
BP operates as a global energy company that manages the exploration, production, and distribution of oil and gas while investing in renewable energy projects like solar and offshore wind. Its products include energy for governments, businesses, and consumers, along with energy-related services aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving efficiency. BP differentiates itself by leveraging its large multinational scale and a broad portfolio that spans fossil fuels and renewables, backed by investments, partnerships, and efficiency programs to support the energy transition. Its goal is to be a trusted energy provider and help customers move toward a lower-carbon energy mix while contributing to global climate goals.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1909
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BP reported $5.7 billion Q2 2026 profit and $10.9 billion operating cash flow.
- BP cut net debt by $3.1 billion in Q2 2026 and raised dividend 4%.
- August 2026 asset sales and Archaea exit fund debt reduction through 2027.
What critics are saying
- BP cut 700 roles on July 30, 2026, signaling execution strain and internal disruption.
- BP sold French EV charging assets October 1, 2026, shrinking its energy-transition optionality.
- Michigan's climate antitrust suit dismissal on September 23, 2026 leaves broader litigation exposure unresolved.
What makes BP unique
- BP's Upstream-Downstream integration with trading creates cycle-resilient cash flow, per August 2026.
- BP's 61-country footprint and refining network support supply security and market access.
- BP's portfolio pruning under August 2026 results concentrates capital on assets with higher returns.
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Company News
BP has hired Ben Monaghan from PJT Partners as its new head of mergers and acquisitions. Monaghan will take up the position in early 2027 as the energy company works to streamline its portfolio under chief executive officer Meg O'Neill. BP said Monaghan brings extensive experience in corporate finance, strategic advisory, and transaction work across the energy sector. The appointment comes as BP seeks to reverse years of underperformance. PJT Partners declined to comment on the move.
Snowfox Discovery has closed an oversubscribed $30 million Series A funding round, marking one of the largest financings to date in the natural hydrogen sector. The round was led by bp Ventures with strong participation from Rio Tinto Ventures and Oxford Science Enterprises, alongside new backers AP Ventures, The Bamford Family, and Oxford Capital.
US oil majors are increasingly using aggressive tactics in labour negotiations, deploying lockouts to extract concessions from workers' unions. The trend began with Exxon's 10-month lockout of 650 workers at its Beaumont refinery in 2021, the longest US refinery labour dispute in 40 years. BP and Marathon are currently locking out workers at their Whiting, Indiana, and Martinez, California, refineries whilst continuing operations with contractors and replacement staff. This strategy undermines unions' traditional bargaining power based on skilled labour being essential. At Whiting, BP proposes a 13% pay rise over four years — below national oil bargaining standards for the first two years — and seeks to transfer work to third-party contractors. The company also wants waivers on bargaining rights regarding AI tools and time clocks. Union representatives say BP is following Exxon's playbook, having hired the same lead negotiator who oversaw the Beaumont lockout.
EnQuest CEO Amjad Bseisu confirmed to CNBC on Thursday that the UK oil and gas producer is interested in acquiring BP's North Sea assets. BP launched a sale process in July for its UK North Sea portfolio, which includes five production hubs employing around 1,100 people. The potential acquisition would mark BP's major retreat from the basin after 60 years of operations. Bseisu noted only a handful of companies remain interested in UK North Sea assets. EnQuest reported adjusted pre-tax profit of $54.6 million in the first half of the year, with revenues reaching $529.9 million. The company previously purchased North Sea interests from BP, including a 25% stake in the Magnus field in 2017.
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its new chairman, making him the company's third chair this year. Tyler, former chief executive of construction giant Balfour Beatty, has been serving as interim chairman since Albert Manifold's abrupt departure in May. Tyler began his career as finance director at Balfour Beatty before becoming chief executive. He currently chairs Grafton Group and serves as senior independent director of Anglo American. His previous roles include chairing Cairn Energy and serving as non-executive director of BAE Systems. Tyler said he will lead the board's evolution to support BP's strategic priorities and long-term value creation. He pledged to establish regular and transparent engagement with shareholders whilst supporting the leadership team.