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03 Find your future 05 What we do 07 We’re working towards a low-carbon 2040 08 See your future at BP 09 Our values 10 Diversity and inclusion 11 Business 13 Engineering 15 Trading 17 We live and breathe innovation 19 Learning and development 21 Choose your experience 22 How to apply
1 Find your future
At BP, we find, develop and produce We recruited 90% We operate in We produce the energy resources every day – energy of our senior leaders over 70 different equivalent of 3.3 million that’s behind the products that keep us from within BP countries worldwide barrels of oil every day all moving. It’s an exciting place to be. But for us to do what we do, we rely on a vast team of people, all contributing their talents to make our business come together.
From creating world-class products to developing secure, automotive experts, geoscientists and chemists to accounts, HR professionals, commercial analysts, technologists and traders – each of us are playing our part. We employ almost We serve eight million 74,000 people across customers from over We’re a diverse team with different backgrounds, perspectives and four business functions 17,000 retail sites skillsets. It’s only when we all come together that we can make change happen. And you can be part of our future plans.
3 4 What Finding Developing Transporting Generating Manufacturing Marketing Oil and gas & extracting & trading Renewable energy Fuels and products Fuels and products we do After acquiring Oil and gas Oil and gas We operate a biofuels We refine, process and We supply customers with fuel for exploration rights, business in Brazil blend hydrocarbons to transportation, energy for heat and light, Once we have We move hydrocarbons we search for and an onshore wind make fuels, lubricants lubricants to keep engines moving and BP delivers energy found hydrocarbons, using pipelines, ships, hydrocarbons business in the US. and petrochemicals. the petrochemicals needed to make products and services we bring them to trucks and trains, beneath the everyday items. around the world. the surface. building value across earth’s surface. Through our two the supply chain. main operating systems, (Upstream and Downstream) we find, develop and produce essential products and services. We also buy and sell at each stage of the hydrocarbon value chain and develop renewable energy such as biofuels and onshore wind.
Upstream Our Upstream segment manages exploration, Downstream Our Downstream segment operates hydrocarbon value chains Oil and gas development and production activities. Fuels and products covering three main businesses – fuels, lubricants and petrochemicals.
5 6 We’re working towards See your future at BP a low-carbon 2040 Our work changes all the time. But one thing stays the same: everything we do has a real lasting impact on the world around us. So, whether you’ll join us in engineering, business or trading, As population’s and energy’s demands grow, so does the you’ll know you’re making a difference. world’s collective carbon footprint. So, it’s down to all of us to work towards reducing the impact of fossil fuels and finding positive new ways to power our lives. And at BP, we’re delighted to be leading the world’s drive towards Finding, developing Supply cleaner, more sustainable energy. and extracting and trading We’re investing millions of dollars in new thinking, digital Upstream is the exploration and production Our supply and trading team help oil and gas to innovation and the technology of tomorrow – so we can side of our business. Its focus is on getting flow through BP, by selling what we produce and meet the energy challenge for 2040. energy supplies out of the ground and delivered buying it for our refineries. As BP’s face to the For us, the future is not just where we’re going. It’s our to refineries. We’re constantly striving to make traded markets, BP supply and trading combine reason for being. It’s what motivates us, what inspires us oil and gas work harder and smarter. We’re using all our oil, gas, power, emissions, chemicals and and what brings us together to push beyond today’s potential. advanced technologies to gain new access, finance trading activities. In fact, over 80% of increase recovery and reserves and improve the worldwide turnover flows through BP You can be part of that future, while creating an exciting production efficiency. supply and trading. one for yourself.
You’ll find an openness to new ideas, with both freedom and support to make things happen. What you do here matters, so we want you to dig deep, be bold, think big and Refining and Commercial plan for a long-term career. One that will empower you to marketing business activity have influence and impact with every move you make. Downstream is where we take all the raw Corporate and functions is the commercial We’ve got to make things happen, so you can be sure materials and turn them into products used core of BP. It’s where you’ll find teams from IT we’ll invest in you as one of our greatest assets. by businesses and consumers. It’s where the and finance to procurement and supply chain safe and reliable refining, manufacturing, management, all working together to drive You’re the driving force that will take us there. transportation, supply and sales of crude oil, innovation and best practice across the business. BP 2040. Keep advancing. petroleum, petrochemicals products and related They’re helping to ensure we make the best services happen. use of our investment.
7 8 Everything we do relies upon the At BP we incorporate Safety D&I into all our safety of our workforce and the Diversity business plans and communities around us. and inclusion HR practices
Our goal is to create BP’s performance depends on an environment of having a highly skilled, motivated inclusion and acceptance Respect We hold ourselves to the highest and talented workforce that reflects ethical standards and behave in Our aim is for women to ways that earn the trust of others. the diversity of the societies in which represent at least 25% we operate. of group leaders – our most senior managers
As a company, we’ve set goals, and we’re doing everything we can to make sure we reach them. At BP, we’re committed to creating an inclusive place Excellence We commit to quality outcomes, to work. Therefore, diversity and inclusion is not only A look at have a thirst to learn, and to improve. about someone’s orientation or appearance. It’s about the thoughts, actions and perspectives of every our values employee, because diverse talent can only thrive in an inclusive culture.
Our values express our We encourage our employees to have their say via shared understanding of our Business Resource Groups. These are grassroots, what we believe, how we employee-initiated networks that are open to everyone Achieving the best outcomes aim to behave and what Courage and help us create a thoroughly inclusive culture for often requires the courage to face we aspire to be as an everyone here at BP. organization. They are a set difficulty, to speak up and stand of principles that influence by what we believe. So, by joining us, you can help make sure that everyone everything we do, making is valued and treated equally with respect and dignity, us a safer, stronger and without any form of discrimination. better company to work for.
One Team Whatever the strength of the individual, we will accomplish more together.
9 10 Each of the disciplines we recruit into is incredibly varied, but they’re all vital to what we do. While your academic background might steer you towards one discipline over another, you may find your interests, talents and ambitions have a greater bearing on where you end up. Take a look at what’s on offer. Why work in business at BP?
The breadth, complexity and value of our organization means you’ll get to handle Business projects that challenge, innovate and inspire you. We’ll give you the training opportunities and support you need to Join our business function accelerate your performance and build and you’ll help to ensure that your technical and professional skills. the whole of BP is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. Working alongside the sharpest What kind of roles Why choose commercial minds, you’ll are available? Business at BP? guide our strategic planning ANZ “I joined BP as an intern in the marketing, and key decision-making, – Commercial downstream loyalty and insights team and I absolutely loved my three months. I could never have in ways that’ll have real – Finance and risk imagined how much I would learn and the impact on the way we work. – Human resources scale of projects I would be working on. – Retail, sales and marketing I was thrilled to come back as a graduate in the communication & external affairs You could manage China around $1bn of BP’s team this year. As a graduate, you are given cash every day – Commercial downstream several responsibilities, I have had the opportunity to suggest new ways of working India and feel like I am making a real impact. Recruit, retain and – Commercial downstream There is something unique about the people reward people who keep BP ahead – Global supply chain at BP. Everyone here will give you time in their busy schedules and invest in you if you reach out, take initiative and show interest.” Manage a global portfolio of customers, consumers Jainie and partners Communications and external affairs Marketing and management graduate from the 11 Monash University, Melbourne Engineering Why become an engineer at BP? Become a BP engineer As a leading provider of oil and gas, you’ll be and you’ll play a vital role able to get involved with an interesting variety in almost every part of of projects using cutting-edge innovations and our business. Under the technologies from day one. With specialist training, mentor schemes and your buddy to guidance of highly trained help you get settled, an engineering role at BP experts, you’ll get to learn offers all the support you need to give your how we safely extract, career the best possible start. process and transport the resources that keep the world moving – and What kind of roles Why choose be part of a team whose are available? Engineering at BP? skills underpin everything ANZ “I was drawn to BP as they are well known we do. – Chemical and process for their commitment to developing people as well as their values and commitment to – Electrical safety. I joined as a drilling engineer on the – Mechanical BP challenger programme and while my You could find oil reserves role generally supports other engineers, China hidden miles below ground I have worked on projects that have – Mechanical provided more responsibility such as working alongside a senior member of India the team to lead the whole project cycle.” Create complex construction – Safety plans for new sites Rachmi Indonesia Drilling engineer – BP challenger programme – Mechanical BSc petroleum engineering graduate from the Institut Teknologi, Bandung, Indonesia Design vital pipelines for safe – Wells – drilling, interventions oil transportation and completions
13 Trading Why work in trading at BP? Join our trading division The work is varied and complex and so we and you could be involved need people with a diverse range of skills. in a wide range of work. Join one of our teams and we’ll invest in your We sell everything our skills and expertise so you can help us to stay ahead of such a fast-moving global industry, exploration teams produce today and for the future. and buy all that goes into our refining and retail systems. We use our entrepreneurial skills to sell surplus on the global What kind of roles Why choose markets. On top of this, are available? Trading at BP? we trade anything that China “I trade in ultra-low sulfur diesel in the Far East. goes across a traded – Commercial This involves dealing with refiners, traders and platform, from foreign majors in the market, as well as BP teams in exchange to emissions Singapore Australia, London and Chicago. It’s all about – Analytics making the right market calls, physical optimization and biofuels. and arbitrage opportunities, as well as – Finance and risk understanding factors that can affect the markets. – Trading You could join experienced analysts on our fast-paced – Trading operations It’s enjoyable, challenging, interactive and fast- trading floor paced work. But what I enjoy most is the people. I spend a lot of time in the office, so having great people to work with is key.”
Manage global assets from refineries to retail systems Li Ang Trading development programme – middle distillates trader BSc chemicals engineering and business Advise companies looking graduate from National University of Singapore to reduce their financial risks 15 Digital technologies are vital to the operation of our wind energy and biofuels business Technology is ever-present in all that we do – We develop and apply from safely discovering and recovering oil and technologies that boost gas, to alternative energy, digital and lower conversion efficiency carbon fuels and products. and reduce emissions
We are a global energy We are similar in our approach to Wearable AR technology such as smart glasses is We live and business with an enormous the most agile tech companies, part of the digitalization reach and innovative running our own development of our industry breathe technological advances initiatives, such as train the are helping to drive our trainer, hackathons and graduate innovation. We lead the way in fast-changing industry. boot camp for Python training. seismic imaging, Our people are digitally fluent. We estimate that the application enhanced oil recovery and digital technologies, We are looking ahead to of digital tools and including among others emerging technologies such as sensors, supercomputing, data advanced imaging, blockchain, analytics and AI, all supported connected vehicles, deep by the networked computers of learning, advanced 3D the cloud, could reduce primary scanning, smart personal energy demand and costs in What protective equipment, robots sectors of the energy system and more. In the future, by 20% to 30% by 2050. “We live in a world of changes our business could embrace At BP, we are at the forefront rapid change, where could you quantum computing, biochips, of it all and always advancing. developments in technology quantum sensors, optical Shouldn’t you be? can transform societies, bring about? computing, power over WIFI economies and industries. and even LiFi – a technology At BP, we recognize for transmitting data at very high speed through lighting. technology is fundamentally disrupting our business and we must innovate continuously.”
Augmented reality – wearable technology, like these ‘smart glasses’ David Eyton worn by a BP worker, is part of the digitization of the manufacturing industry. 18 Group head of technology “I thought it was a great session and was one of the best Learning and development virtual trainings I’ve attended to date, You’ll never be short of opportunities to learn and grow with BP. really interactive We want to make sure you’re provided with everything you need to and insightful.” unlock your full potential. After all, it’s in our interests, just as much as yours, to help you secure a bright future and career.
Wherever you join us, you’ll benefit from a structured programme of work with real responsibility from day one. You’ll experience on-the-job learning, along with development training to suit your role. Regular one-to-ones will also ensure that your development is heading in the right direction. “Understanding Don’t just available resources, Graduates The training we provide is thorough, informative getting new and flexible. The modules are taught at a pace our As a graduate, you’ll have access to a global graduates find convenient. Plus, there’s a clear take our ideas from other programme that will help you to be even better network for support and development. Regular participants and equipped to live the core BP values. Comprised of word for it interaction with past graduates and BP leaders different interactive learning activities, resources the leader.” will provide an insight into the various avenues and online community, the programme will help you for progression open to graduates, while online build a wide network across the business. You’ll meet community support initiatives will ensure everyone senior leaders as well as plenty of fellow graduates. feels welcomed and valued. This will help you make a smoother transition from graduate to employee and provide you with key skills Interns and knowledge to accelerate performance – including As an intern, you’ll benefit from skills workshop navigating the organization, improving presentation “There are some training, a mentor scheme, access to online “I got the chance to skills, developing your capability, planning and excellent tools for development, regular catch-ups, check-ins network and meet organizing work and collaborating and networking. new joiners on and a structured feedback process. other challengers making connections, which has given me love the quick plenty of contacts for access to tips future collaboration.” and knowledge.” 19 Choose your experience You could really go places at BP. How to apply to be And spending time with us before you graduate is a brilliant way to part of our future find out where to start. Everyone who works at BP brings something new. That’s what makes us such an exciting and diverse place to be. Discovery days Internships Year of study: 1st and 2nd year Year of study: penultimate year Join us for a discovery day, and you will have an We offer a range of summer (12 weeks) and year-long opportunity to experience our culture and working paid internships. Getting hands-on experience in our environment. Our graduates will be happy to talk business, engineering and trading divisions, is the best to you about their roles and experiences in a way to complement your degree. Whether you join us networking session and you may participate in 1 2 3 for 12 weeks, or a full year, you’ll benefit from a real job workshops to help you improve your soft skills. with real responsibility. And to get the most from your A discovery day will enable you to be immersed in time with us. We’ll also provide lots of opportunity for the world of energy and help you understand the extracurricular activity along the way. Go to bp.com/careers to Once shortlisted, you The next stage is a face-to-face fantastic career paths available. complete your application will need to complete interview, focused on how you fit You’ll have the chance to get involved with our online assessment. with BP’s values and behaviours. central projects, like working on lunch and learn sessions or events with our graduates. You’ll also gain training outside of your role that will provide you with useful soft skills to help you succeed.
Completing an internship with BP can be a fantastic and invaluable opportunity, that may result in a graduate job offer for the following year. 4 5
If successful, you’ll be invited to visit If it all goes well, you’ll be made bp.com/careers BP at an assessment centre. There an offer of employment to join you’ll participate in a series of group the BP team. In the meantime, BP is an equal and individual scenarios, all linked to we’ll stay in touch to make sure opportunity employer 21 the work you might be doing at BP. everything’s going well.