Process Engineer Graduate Programme (Jan 2025)

Be part of reimaging energy  

At bp, we have one thing on our mind – the energy of tomorrow. We’re helping the world get to net zero with the ambition of being a net zero company by 2050 and our graduates are integral to achieving this. As future leaders and technical experts, we need fresh thinking, curiosity, and a solution focus mindset to reimagine energy. That’s where you come in! ​ 

About bp ​ 

We bring with us over 100 years of experience steeped in the world of energy. More than a century defined by two core commodities, oil and gas, brings us to a pivotal point where we are transforming from an international oil company producing resources to an integrated energy company delivering solutions for customers. We want to move fast but will do so with real discipline and care – keeping our focus on safety and performance while we transform, delivering long-term value for our stakeholders. Our graduates help build an agile, innovative, and efficient bp; a purpose-driven, digitally enabled, fully integrated organization.  

We believe that on our best day we’re purposeful, we play to win and we care. It’s who we are. ​ 

About the team ​ 

bp is transitioning its former refinery site (located in the Kwinana Industrial Area) into an integrated energy hub. Subject to internal and Government approvals, the new hub will produce and supply fuel and energy products, including those that support our net zero ambitions. Renewable fuel production is an important part of this transition as it provides a reduced carbon fuel source for hard-to-abate sectors, including heavy industry, aviation, mining and transport. In Production & Operations, you can help support this transition both in the design of new facilities and in their operation. As part of the team, you’ll apply leading-edge technology and an agile mindset as we transform the way deliver energy for the future. You will apply your distinctive capabilities, to adapt and enable us to solve one of the greatest challenges of our time, developing new skills in a rapidly changing environment within the operational heart of bp.  

Process & Process Safety (P&PSE) is at the heart of the energy industry, supporting oil and gas production, processing, conversion to create fuels and chemicals, and serving the energy transition in areas such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and green fuels. P&PSE is involved throughout the lifecycle of major energy projects, from establishing the business case and concept for a new development, through optimisation, design, engineering,  

construction, commissioning, and operations. We also support developing the innovations that will ensure our future success. And most importantly, we must understand and mitigate the process safety risks arising from our operations. 

Our early careers development programme lasts ~3 years, comprising work experience, training, and specialist support. It is likely you will carry out several different roles to expose you to different aspects of P&PSE. In the longer term, P&PS engineers can develop into many roles. Some prefer to stay in engineering and may become subject matter experts or advisers, some prefer to work on projects and may become project managers, some prefer operations and may become facilities managers. But there is no limit; several of our recent CEOs started their careers as P&PS engineers! 

About the programme​ 

A permanent employee from day one, you’ll be undergoing a world-class 3-year programme with choice, flexibility, and wellbeing at its heart. Our extensive training, personalised learning journeys and career coaching will set you up for a long-lasting career. Our early careers programmes have been designed as part of bp’s long-term vision to support future renewable energy projects both locally and internationally.  

You’ll enjoy: ​ 

A ‘real job’ with ‘real accountability’ in two diverse role rotations with at least one field experience 

A programme designed to give you breadth of experience and build technical depth 

An immersive and supportive onboarding programme in your first few months providing the opportunity to build strong relationships with your cohort, a buddy to help guide your first weeks & a mentor to help with your long-term career goals  

Quality formal and informal training and development activities that build your technical and non-technical skillset ​ 

The opportunity to build a strong network of local and international peers, senior leaders and technical experts who will help guide and mentor you through the programme & beyond​ 

A competitive salary package, access to fuel discount, bonus and share programme. 

As a Process Engineering graduate, you ...  

• Will be working on projects and supporting your team to find the best solutions in support of the rapid transition to net zero 
• Will apply your chemical engineering skills to solve real-world problems in technology development, projects, or operations 
• Will care passionately about the safety of our facilities, and develop the skills needed to constantly seek inherently safer solutions 
• Recognise the risks in the work you are doing and constantly seek ways to mitigate 
• Recognise the environmental impact of the facilities you are working on, and constantly seek ways to reduce 
• Will be building relationships both within bp and with our external partners, collaborating across functions, segments and teams to deliver excellence 
• Will be demonstrating drive and dedication through the bp values with an emphasis on safety 

About you ​ 

You are passionate about reimagining energy for people and our planet. You’ll bring well-rounded life experience, and your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience, everything from customer service to industry experience is great! We know you’re early in your career – we don’t expect you to be an expert. 

To be eligible for this programme you are: ​​ 

In your final year of study or recently graduated in the last 12 months 

You are pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical, Process or Biochemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or studies related to sustainability or low carbon energy 

Hold an Australian citizenship or permanent residency 

Work Location: Perth 905 Hay St Office and Kwinana Energy Hub (successful applicants may be required to work across both locations)   

Other information    

Applications close on the 1st April 2024

Please note:  you can apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.    

Within the education section please list all information for any degrees that you have studied or are currently studying.   

Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before the stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice. 

bp is an equal opportunity employer supporting inclusion and diversity in our workforce. bp encourages women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, Maori and/or Pasifika or Pacific Islands heritage and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.