Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

HSSE Group

Job Description:

The Risk Management Advisor is the subject matter expert of OMS 3.1 at the Whiting Refinery ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations. This role is responsible for advising on bp’s risk management policies, supporting hazard identification, participating in systematic risk processes, providing oversight / insight into specific HSE&C activities, and providing HSE&C perspective into site risk assessments and communication.  The Risk Management Advisor understands the risk process, the 8x8 risk matrix, Categorization and Determination of risk, and understanding of risk mitigation processes and activities. This role will provide guidance to the Whiting Refinery in implementing best risk management practices to prevent major incidents and ensure regulatory compliance.

As the risk SME for the site, principal responsibilities are for Safety & Operational (S&O) risks.  This role supports Financial Controller with Strategic & Commercial (S&C) and Commercial & Compliance (C&C) (Financial Controller has principal responsibilities for these risks (these are also referred to as SCCC risks)).

Overseeing the conformance to GDP 3.1-0001 and performance of OMS 3.1 at the Whiting Refinery

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops/implements the facility risk register and risk management measures in accordance with bp risk policies
• Facilities the annual SVP Risk Review process
• Recommend mitigations strategies to reduce high levels of risk.
• Support PSM and EPA compliance of OSHA 1910.119 and EPA RMP.
• Communication and follow-up between Refinery and S&OR / Central Teams with regard to Risk Management Systems (RM) and Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP).  
• Taking on tasks of Risk Champion according to GDP 3.1-0001, implementation and development of Risk Management with regard to GDP 3.1-0001.  
• Support of implementing legal requirements
• Support with compliance audits, field verification and safety walks

• Manage site risk process and barrier self-verification activities for the site. 
• Interface with appropriate teams to align and communicate the risk process 
• Support of activity owners and field resources in providing risk analysis. 
• Monitor/ manage findings and closure plans for risk process. 
• Active in oversight for Process Safety cross-functional activities.  
• Knowledge of Risk Management Measures (preventative and mitigative barriers) and their status for major risks

Education:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in relevant discipline 

  

Desirable Criteria:

• 5-7 years of job experience in process safety, risk management, or HSE
• Understanding of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and other industry standards
• Experience with PHA/HAZOP/LOPA and MAR or other risk analysis methodologies
• Experience with compliance auditing
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Conceptual thinking skills and independent way of working 
• Good knowledge of MS Office 

Why join us

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and 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

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.