Job Family Group: Engineering Group
Job Description: Mechanical Engineer Graduate - Whiting, IN
About bp
bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.
About early careers
Your talent. Your skills. Your big ideas (and even bigger dreams). We know you have a lot to give. So we'll make sure you get a lot in return. From next-level experiences to global impact. From inspiring teammates to exceptional support - we offer graduate and internship roles across multiple areas
Our engineering graduate programme
- As a graduate engineer, you won't just learn the ropes - you'll help build what's next. Why work in engineering at bp?
- Work on complex engineering projects with global impact.
- Build solutions today that help power tomorrow's world.
- Learn from experts who push you to be your best.
- Achieve professional accreditation.
As an engineering graduate, you'll complete two or three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. You'll make an impact across our business as you learn how to safely extract, process and transport resources the world relies on. You'll also enjoy being part of a global network of people who share your passion for problem solving and invention.
Join us and you'll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training programme, helping you grow both professionally and personally. In return, you'll bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges. Along the way, you'll be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one.
About the role
Taking on the role as Mechanical Engineer means providing technical support for operating units, as well as designing and leading various projects. Alongside a strong technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related subject, that means providing solutions on a wide range of engineering problems for major unit maintenance events and working alongside a diverse, multidiscipline team.
As an Early Career Mechanical Engineer at Whiting, you will:
- Be a vital part of a multidiscipline team made up of operations, maintenance, environmental, and safety engineering personnel
- Craft the piping system layout, analyzing the flexibility of the pumping and fluid flow system, repairing the pressure vessel design, and so much more
- Troubleshoot equipment, discover root cause failure, and use design codes, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and ASTM, to provide evidence for financial and business decisions
- Make our process more cost effective, efficient, and technologically competitive
Minimum Requirements
- Working toward Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
- Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0
- Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)
- Must be available to start on agreed upon global programme start dates (January 19, 2027 or June 21, 2027).
Benefits
- Retirement benefits (401K and Pension)
- Relocation and moving assistance
- Health and welfare benefits
- You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.
How much do we pay?
- $105,000 USD - for a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree
- You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.
Legal Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, 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.
Travel Requirement:Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:Anomaly assessment and management, Anomaly assessment and management, Basic care of rotating equipment, Centrifugal Pumps, Combustion equipment emissions, Defect Elimination, Design philosophy of flare and blowdown systems, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment maintenance and inspection strategies, FAT and commissioning, Fatigue Analysis, Fitness for Service, Flanged joint, hoses and tubing, Integrity Management, Lubrication, Machinery alignment, Maintenance of rotating equipment (Inactive), Mechanical seals and support systems, Monitoring and data interpretation, Piping, Piping vibration, Positive displacement equipment pulsation analysis, Pressure systems regulatory requirements, Pressure Vessels {+ 5 more}
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.
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