Marine Advisor - Assessment & Inspection

Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Shipping Group Job Description: Role Synopsis As part of the Assurance Team, the Marine Advisor, Assessment & Inspection provides marine assurance support to bp Shipping and bp businesses globally. The role is responsible for conducting marine assurance assessments and inspections, providing specialist marine advice, and supporting the safe, compliant and efficient execution of marine-related activities. Key Accountabilities Conduct assessments and inspections of vessel owners, ship managers, terminal and port facilities, and STS contractors to evaluate compliance with applicable standards and suitability for bp business. Coordinate scheduling activities for CAT 3 barge and SIRE 2.0 inspections, including management of associated invoicing processes. Provide technical input to the development, implementation and maintenance of bp marine standards. Support third-party contractors performing assessment, inspection and marine assurance activities on behalf of bp. Provide subject matter expertise across specialist marine operations, including ship-to-ship transfer activities, towage and pilotage operations. Support internal partners by providing marine assurance advice and technical guidance. Participate in internal governance activities and relevant external industry forums as required. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the development and sharing of assessment and inspection standard methodologies to promote global consistency. Support current and future marine-related activities across bp through project reviews, peer reviews, pre-start-up reviews and post-start-up audits. Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with bp policies, expected behaviours, Group Functional Standards, Marine Standards and the Operating Management System. Essential Education & Qualifications Certificate of Competency Class II/2 or III/2 (Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer or Second Engineer) with experience serving in a senior officer capacity on oil, gas or chemical tankers; OR Equivalent professional marine qualification with substantial experience in ship operations, ship management, marine terminal operations or marine terminal management, including experience associated with oil, gas or chemical tankers. Chartered Professional Status. Essential Experience & Requirements Experience planning, scheduling and conducting terminal assessments. Experience planning, scheduling and conducting company assessments. Experience planning, scheduling and conducting STS contractor assessments. Experience handling vessel inspection programmes, including planning, coordination and quality assurance activities. Experience leading risk assessments and supporting Management of Change (MoC) processes. Strong understanding of marine assurance, inspection and compliance requirements. Ability to provide technical advice and influence partners across a range of marine activities. Desirable Experience & Qualifications Lead Auditor qualification. Knowledge of project planning and project assurance processes. Experience promoting open and effective communication across diverse stakeholder groups. Knowledge of IMO regulations, industry standards and marine protocol guidance. Experience in hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies. Broad understanding of bp Shipping activities and marine operations. Why join us? At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation! Travel Requirement Up to 50% 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: . Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. 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