Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

The Corrosion Specialist is responsible for performing and/or oversight for all the Corrosion related inspections and repairs on the assigned assets. This includes annual surveys, rectifier inspections, bond inspections, probe and coupon inspections, atmospheric coating inspections and Close-Interval/Depth of Cover surveys. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining all Corrosion related records and drawings for their assigned assets as well as performing installations, maintenance and monitoring of corrosion control systems.

About bp

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.

Key Responsibilities

Complete all Corrosion related inspections according to regulatory requirements. Analyze data and develop mitigation actions and track to closure.

Maintain their NACE certifications and provide technical support for regulatory audits.

Will be a member of the Corrosion team which consist of 7 Corrosion Specialist and the Corrosion Team Lead. They will be assigned two terminals in South Africa (Cape Town and Pretoria). They will work closely with local Operations team who operate the asset

Experience

5 years in the pipeline corrosion prevention field

Education

Engineering related qualification or GED or equivalent experience. NACE/AMPP CP Level 1 required

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

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, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% 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:

Advanced & Robotics Inspection Technologies, Advanced & Robotics Inspection Technologies, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Corrosion Management, Corrosion modelling, Creativity and Innovation, Data Management, Degradation monitoring, Degradation threat assessment, Digital fluency, Engineering Failure Analysis, Equipment preservation and protection, Erosion modelling, External degradation barrier selection, External degradation threats, Incident investigation and learning, Internal degradation barrier selection, Materials and corrosion design philosophy, Materials and weld performance limits, Materials manufacturing methods, Materials Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), Materials of construction {+ 10 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.