Expert Technologist

**Job Profile Summary**

**The opportunity**
An exciting opportunity has arisen as an Expert Technologist (engineering) - Hydrogen and low carbon mobility technology. You will be developing and evaluating hydrogen and EV infrastructure solutions to support the C&P business ambitions and accelerate the decarbonisation of the heavy duty truck sector.

**Job Advert**

**What does the day to day look like?**
This role is part of the Innovation and Engineering organization and reports to the Hydrogen and low carbon mobility technology manager, based in Pangbourne. As the Expert Hydrogen Mobility Engineer, you are part of a wider team, with a particular focus on developing advantaged technical solutions to underpin bp’s hydrogen mobility strategy.
- This role works closely with teams from Customer and Products, I&E central engineering teams, Policy and Advocacy, Gas & Low Carbon, Safety and other functions.**Accountabilities will**
**include**
- Engineering lead within the hydrogen and low carbon mobility technology team responsible for development of innovative options for hydrogen distribution and refueling station designs.
- Technology partnership development with leading hydrogen technology providers across industry.
- Technology and economic evaluation of supply chain options to inform bp market entry activities and long-term strategy.
- Integration of refueling station designs and protocols with emerging vehicle requirements.
- Technical leadership and input to emerging standards for heavy-duty truck refueling
- Rigorous documentation and knowledge management of engineering options to ensure enduring value to the bp business.
- Development of technology specifications and technology selection processes for global market entry projects
- Development of new and innovative solutions to deliver optimized solutions for hydrogen refueling at multi-fuel sites
- Development of hydrogen station and distribution concepts to meet the needs of the business in key markets
- Continuous improvement in safety through technology selection and innovative engineering design

**You must have**
- A masters or PhD level engineering qualification
- Deep technical experience in high pressure and/or cryogenic hydrogen systems
- Development of innovative new solutions to improve hydrogen refueling station safety and performance.
- Deep understanding of the hydrogen mobility value chain and associated technologies
- Experience of influencing emerging standards and protocols related to the use of hydrogen in mobility.
- Experience of leading complex interfaces with both commercial and project teams
- Experience of using modelling approaches to develop new concepts and test initial designs.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders through compelling written and oral communication.
- Experience of techno-economic evaluation and technology appraisal
- Safety leadership and risk management experience
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and deliver solutions to resolve challenging technical problems.
- Self-starter with strong drive and work within high-performing, cross-functional teams.

**Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion**
At bp you have the opportunity to be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which believe in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also help employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues.
- Join a team of diverse and forward-thinking scientists and engineers who sit firmly at the heart of innovation and technology - advancing bp’s ambition towards a net zero world.

**Entity**
- Innovation & Engineering

**Job Family Group**
- Research & Technology Group

**Relocation available**
- No

**Travel required**
- No

**Country**
- United Kingdom

**About BP**

**INNOVATION & ENGINEERING**

Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net zero ‎world. All without compromising our operational risk management.
- Working with us, you can do this by:
- deploying our integrated capability and standards in service of our net zero and ‎safety ambitions
- driving our digital transformation and pioneering new business models
- collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions
- originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and creating ground-breaking new ‎businesses from them
- protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risks

Because together we are:
- Originators, builders, guardians and disruptors
- Engineers,