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Operations Automation Technology Specialist
Technology / Software Development
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Job Description:
About role:
The Operations Automation Specialist will function as a technical specialist and will have expertise of physical and digital technologies and their practical application in industry, e.g., Automation systems, IIOT, Cloud integration, Network security, Maintenance and Reliability etc. They will join a squad as part of the wider IIOT team within Upstream R&D Technology, gaining exposure to groundbreaking technologies and their real-world applications.
In addition, the role will contribute to the development, integration, and testing of robotics solutions for both surveillance (remote inspection, monitoring, situational awareness) and task‑based operations (inspection, manipulation, and intervention activities) in laboratory environments and handing over to business for integration in inspection and maintenance schedules.
The Operations Automation Specialist will interface closely with other technology experts, and business partners in researching, crafting, testing and detailing IoT solutions to meet business challenges across a wide range of domains including Production, Projects, Subsurface & Wells, Crisis, Renewables, and Refining.
Role Overview:
Working as part of a team to develop, implement and test technology solutions (IIoT & Sensors / Telemetry / Robotics):
- Understand business requirements and value opportunity
- Design and document quality assurance test cycles
- Developing end to end technology solutions to deliver specific outcomes
- Prepare and support field test activities
- Run and document the output of test cycles, fixes and upgrades
- Integration of compliant technology solutions with total site infrastructure
Role requirements:
- Translate business needs into technology requirements
- Support on vendor technology reviews and make recommendations to the appropriate design authority
- Support definitions of solution architectures and ensure compliance throughout project implementation
- Advise on emerging IoT and Robotics trends / technologies, physical and digital.
- Working as part of a team to deploy products to operational sites and assist with ongoing development. Work with vendors. Providing feedback on issues and suggesting development opportunities
- Install and test software from OS through to application
- Develop and deploy methods for testing automation
- End to End Data validation, from Field Device to Cloud
- Design and document quality assurance process
- Remote support for field installations and operations
- Create / adapt online dashboards for data display
Experience Required:
- Field Experience (in Industrial sites)
- High level of knowledge and experience with automation
- Exposure to robot programming
- Experience with operating systems applicable to role (Robot Operating System (ROS), Linux and / or other embedded OS)
- Systems, Integration & Test experience
- Exposure to both hardware and software and embedded solutions for applicable role
- Networking (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular)
- Field Testing, PoC deployment
- Factory Acceptance testing (FAT) / Site acceptance testing (SAT) experience
- Systems Integration
- Sensor configuration, end to end device remote maintenance and upgrading, Data processing including computer vision and AI/ML
- Familiarity with Intellectual Asset Management and commercial models for new technology.
Attributes:
- Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Excellent team-working
- Self-starter - able to work independently with limited guidance and support
- Capability to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines.
- Degree or Equivalent industry experience, or qualification
- Oil and Gas Industry experience
- Familiarity with programming languages
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!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!
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