bp Sunbury-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Commercial Operations Specialist role at bp.

The position is based in the Production Unit in Sunbury with normal office hours and occasional support outside standard hours. The role leads and supports the Commercial Operations Specialists deployed on the hub to coordinate and manage day-to-day production, nomination, and exports of hydrocarbons from the Tortue development in compliance with the relevant agreements.

Role Summary

The purpose of the role is to lead and support the Commercial Operations Specialists deployed on the hub to coordinate and manage the day-to-day production, nomination, and exports of hydrocarbons from the Tortue development in compliance with the respective agreements (FLNG Lease and Operate Agreement, LNG SPA, Seller Group Representative Agreement, Condensate Lifting Agreement and Domestic Gas Sales Agreements).

The incumbent will liaise directly with multiple internal and external parties including bp Operations, Subsurface and Marine teams, the FLNG Terminal Operator (Golar), bp Gas Marketing, Partners, various government agencies and other third parties. Diplomacy, good communication skills and discretion are key behavioural requirements for this role, along with a conscientious and rigorous approach to managing technical and commercially critical activities.

Key Accountabilities

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Leadership of the deployed Commercial Operations Specialists Team.
• Coordinate requirements under the Seller Group Representative Agreement and act as Seller Group Representative to execute instructions on behalf of the Commercial Committee.
• Ensure effective, timely and efficient administration of the contractual and communication requirements under the commercial agreements.
• Management of coordination of the forecasting processes and responding to contractual notices relating to these processes.
• Management of unplanned and planned shutdown communications/notifications.
• Work with the bp Operations, Subsurface, Marine teams and Golar regarding changes required to meet and where required mitigate issues related to delivery of the Annual and Specific Delivery Plans under the LNG SPA.
• Ensure compliance with L&OA, SPA, DOM Gas and Condensate Lifting Agreement specification requirements and monitor delivery compliance.
• Invoice validation (LNG) and claims management (demurrage, off spec, quality, quantity, take or pay, deliver, or pay).

Interdependencies

The Business Manager owns the major decision, dispute, and plan communications processes. The Senior Sales Operations Specialist will work closely with the Business Manager to ensure short-term and long-term obligations/interdependencies are managed appropriately. Hydrocarbon Accountants will be deployed in Mauritania and Senegal; the Senior Sales Operations Specialist will work with them to ensure compliance with Production Sharing Agreements and Unit Operating Agreement.

Education, Experience and Job Requirements

• A degree in finance, business and engineering is preferred.
• Significant experience in Commercial Operations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing commercial agreements and obligations particularly in gas transportation and processing and LNG/Condensate export.
• Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial experience in gas value chains.
• Ability to operationalize commercial structures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strong performance bias and the ability to operate independently without close supervision.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, influencing and team-working skills.

Why Join Our Team

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits, including an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, learning and development opportunities, life and health insurance, medical care package and other benefits. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly. Flexible working options and modern office spaces are available where possible.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

Other Details

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation may be negotiable for this role.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales | Industries: Oil and Gas

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment related to bp’s recruiting process. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact us. Depending on the role, employment may be contingent upon pre-placement checks.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Oil and Gas