BP Australia
2020/2021 Chemical Engineering Internship programme
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- 2 vacancies
- Apply by 21 Aug 2020
About the role
For penultimate year students, our paid 12-week internship program will run from late November 2020 to February 2021. Whichever route you choose, you'll get a role which will add value to our business – with your own responsibilities and an opportunity to shine. Our internships give you an insight into the real world of business. You'll do real work and projects that that impact BP, our stakeholders and our customers. In some instances, you might also be able to take on casual work after you've completed your internship with us.
You'll benefit from a structured programme of work with real responsibility. You'll experience on-the- job learning, along with development training to suit your role. Working across teams and functions, you'll enjoy access to some of the most talented people in their fields. We'll provide you with on-going support and we'll reward you for the great work you do.
We have two (2) available positions for Chemical Engineering Interns within our 2020/2021 programme. As a Chemical Engineering Intern with bp Kwinana, you can expect to apply your university learning to solve real life problems while learning some of the fundamentals of working as an engineer in the energy industry. You will be based onsite at our Kwinana Refinery* and assigned projects and a supervisor and be expected to use your initiative as well as draw on the experience of our site personnel to achieve your objectives. At the end of the period, you will get the opportunity to present your results, and may even see your work make a positive difference to the way the refinery runs!
*dependent on the prevailing WA government prescribed social distancing measures
About you
We look for students with well-rounded life experiences. Your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience - everything from customer service to industry experience is great! You'll have strong organisational skills, and the ability to deliver results in a collaborative environment. Your agility to learn and adapt will be key, along the energy and ownership to make the most of this fantastic opportunity.
- Be an Australian citizenship or permanent resident
- Have academic results of credit average (65) or above
- be in your penultimate year of study
- be studying a relevant degree type
About the application process
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 21st August 2020 (AWST). Please note that applications will be screened as they come in. The assessment process will include:
- A review of your written application,
- A verbal, numerical & mechanical reasoning and safety test,
- An on-Demand Video Interview (completed in your own time within a set timeframe).
These assessments will determine if you receive an invitation to attend an assessment Centre, to be held virtually on Thursday 10th September 2020. Candidates will only receive verbal feedback on their application if they attend an Assessment Centre.
BP is an equal opportunity employer. BP Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First people. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for this role and all other current vacancies.
Reviews
Priorities and goals can lack lots of structure so hard to know what you should be prioritizing and working towards.
Process driven work that impacts daily operations
I have been very fortunate to work on a variety of projects throughout my time on the grad program. These projects have allowed me to develop a diverse set of skills and get a strong understanding of the bp business. I have also been given lots of opportunities to work with a range of people from different areas of the business and expand my professional networks.
About the employer
BP Australia
4.0
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Mining, Oil & Gas
Our purpose is reimagining energy for people and our planet. We want to help the world reach net zero and improve people’s lives.
Pros and cons of working at BP Australia
Pros
The exposure to the business is fantastic, as is the ability to grow my skills. Networking opportunities are fantastic.
Convenient location, friendly people, nice desk set-ups, free coffee, natural lighting, competitive salary
I think the company has a good work-life balance, and they care about you're overall wellbeing.
Work-life balance and flexibility in the workplace I am working towards something that I believe in and doing meaningful work. Mentoring and career development opportunities are very abundant. Freedom and trust by managers and experienced no micro-management.
Inclusive atmosphere, colleagues that are willing to help and encouraged to solve problems.
Cons
Nothing really! I would say, though, that the graduate program would be good if it were three years. I am finding that a lot of the graduates below me are grasping an understanding of the business in the first year and then going into their second year and rolling off.
A little bit disjointed in the sense that there are people from all over the organization making requests from you via email. I feel that task requests should only really come from the line manager or a member of your appropriate team.
Being forced to attend the office 60/40. I enjoy working in the office but would highly prefer this to be a personal decision, not enforced from top-down. Lack of salary transparency.
Starting as a graduate, it was challenging when other team members weren't in the office to learn off due to working from home.
While it is fantastic that BP is such a large business with many opportunities for growth, that benefit also has a flip side. Working in a diverse business can make it hard to specialize or focus on areas of interest, especially in the early stages of your career. This is due to two factors: 1. People with diverse experience are highly valued, so you are often encouraged to take a generalist approach to your career. 2. It can take time for roles in your desired area to come up.