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Agricultural Mechanical Engineer
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BP Biofuels North America, LLC
Description
Job Synopsis: The Biofuels business is seeking to appoint an agricultural engineer with expertise in mechanical engineering as it related to agricultural equipment.
This role will be responsible for assessing agricultural equipment needs for our large biomass farms and working with equipment manufacturers to design or customize equipment accordingly.
The role will serve as the primary interface between the Biofuels business and third-party agricultural equipment manufacturers.
The role will also lead the implementation of equipment-related process improvements in agriculture.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a successful track record in the field of mechanical engineering for agricultural equipment.
Certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement training is required.
Work Location: Houston, TX
Relocation available: Yes Domestic Only
Travel Required (%): Up to 25%
Reporting Relationships: The role will report to the Sr. Agricultural Mechanical Engineer.
Key Accountabilities: Agricultural equipment assessment for fit-for-purpose operation.
Serving as interface with equipment manufacturers and the Biofuels business.
Driving equipment design and customization to meet business needs.
Leading continuous improvement efforts in agricultural processes (for example, automation of process steps; use of precision farming; and design and implementation of harvest and transport equipment).
Collaborate with Procurement and HSSE to provide assurances that equipment meets safety standards and that vendors are properly vetted.
Working with Ag Economist/Analyst and the Crop Specialist to identify process improvement opportunities.
Working with key equipment partners educate GSAs, LTSCs and others in the proper safe operation of equipment while optimizing performance.
Adherence to internal and external environmental, ethical and safety standards
Essential Criteria: Mechanical engineering experience in agricultural equipment,
Certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement training.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence various internal and external stakeholders.
Track record in dealing successfully with 3rd parties.
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate agriculture and engineering concepts into business/commercial language.
Experience in prioritizing at times conflicting demands.
Basic business acumen and track record of delivering challenging objectives.
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement projects.
Track record of knowledge sharing and training others to adopt best practices.
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and with limited supervision.
Biofuels Competencies:
Value Creator - Focuses their energy on the actions that will give the greatest return, showing pace, flexibility and resilience in doing so. Take appropriate risks and tries out new ways of solving problems.
Great Partner - Builds strong and enduring partnerships based upon excellence in what they do, sound decision making and strong negotiation skills.
Develop Others - Gets the very best out of people in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Balances the pressure to focus on short-term development with the longer term need to develop the next generation of talent for the business.
Ability to perform successfully in an ambiguous environment.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks & responsibilities.
Desirable Criteria: Experience in sugarcane or forage production systems.
Design of sugarcane or forage equipment.
Experience in change management.
Experience with large scale corporate farming, logistics and equipment maintenance planning is highly desirable.
Education/Certifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering is required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement training is required.
If interested in applying, please do so at our website at our Careers page: www.bp.com/careers
*Please reference job number 35931BR
This role will be responsible for assessing agricultural equipment needs for our large biomass farms and working with equipment manufacturers to design or customize equipment accordingly.
The role will serve as the primary interface between the Biofuels business and third-party agricultural equipment manufacturers.
The role will also lead the implementation of equipment-related process improvements in agriculture.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a successful track record in the field of mechanical engineering for agricultural equipment.
Certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement training is required.
Work Location: Houston, TX
Relocation available: Yes Domestic Only
Travel Required (%): Up to 25%
Reporting Relationships: The role will report to the Sr. Agricultural Mechanical Engineer.
Key Accountabilities: Agricultural equipment assessment for fit-for-purpose operation.
Serving as interface with equipment manufacturers and the Biofuels business.
Driving equipment design and customization to meet business needs.
Leading continuous improvement efforts in agricultural processes (for example, automation of process steps; use of precision farming; and design and implementation of harvest and transport equipment).
Collaborate with Procurement and HSSE to provide assurances that equipment meets safety standards and that vendors are properly vetted.
Working with Ag Economist/Analyst and the Crop Specialist to identify process improvement opportunities.
Working with key equipment partners educate GSAs, LTSCs and others in the proper safe operation of equipment while optimizing performance.
Adherence to internal and external environmental, ethical and safety standards
Essential Criteria: Mechanical engineering experience in agricultural equipment,
Certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement training.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence various internal and external stakeholders.
Track record in dealing successfully with 3rd parties.
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate agriculture and engineering concepts into business/commercial language.
Experience in prioritizing at times conflicting demands.
Basic business acumen and track record of delivering challenging objectives.
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement projects.
Track record of knowledge sharing and training others to adopt best practices.
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and with limited supervision.
Biofuels Competencies:
Value Creator - Focuses their energy on the actions that will give the greatest return, showing pace, flexibility and resilience in doing so. Take appropriate risks and tries out new ways of solving problems.
Great Partner - Builds strong and enduring partnerships based upon excellence in what they do, sound decision making and strong negotiation skills.
Develop Others - Gets the very best out of people in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Balances the pressure to focus on short-term development with the longer term need to develop the next generation of talent for the business.
Ability to perform successfully in an ambiguous environment.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks & responsibilities.
Desirable Criteria: Experience in sugarcane or forage production systems.
Design of sugarcane or forage equipment.
Experience in change management.
Experience with large scale corporate farming, logistics and equipment maintenance planning is highly desirable.
Education/Certifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering is required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement training is required.
If interested in applying, please do so at our website at our Careers page: www.bp.com/careers
*Please reference job number 35931BR
Qualifications
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Salary
yearly
Job Type
Full Time Entry Level
Location
Houston, Texas United States
Posted on
2012-07-26
Expires on
2012-08-25
Desired Start Date
Not provided
How to Apply
If interested in applying, please do so at our website at our Careers page: www.bp.com/careers
*Please reference job number 35931BR
*Please reference job number 35931BR