Mechanical Engineer Graduate Programme (Jan 2025)

Be part of reimaging energy 

At BP, we have one thing on our mind – the energy of tomorrow. We’re helping the world get to net zero with the ambition of being a net zero company by 2050 and our graduates are integral to achieving this. As future leaders and technical experts, we need fresh thinking, curiosity, and a solution focus mindset to reimagine energy. That’s where you come in! ​

About BP ​

We bring with us over 100 years of experience steeped in the world of energy. More than a century defined by two core commodities, oil and gas, brings us to a pivotal point where we are transforming from an international oil company producing resources to an integrated energy company delivering solutions for customers. We want to move fast but will do so with real discipline and care – keeping our focus on safety and performance while we transform, delivering long-term value for our stakeholders. Our graduates help build an agile, innovative, and efficient bp; a purpose-driven, digitally enabled, fully integrated organization. 

We believe that on our best day we’re purposeful, we play to win and we care. It’s who we are. ​

About the team ​

BP is transitioning its former refinery site (located in the Kwinana Industrial Area) into an integrated energy hub. Subject to internal and Government approvals, the new hub will produce and supply fuel and energy products, including those that support our net zero ambitions. Renewable fuel production is an important part of this transition as it provides a reduced carbon fuel source for hard-to-abate sectors, including heavy industry, aviation, mining and transport. In Production & Operations, you can help support this transition both in the design of new facilities and in their operation. As part of the team, you’ll apply leading-edge technology and an agile mindset as we transform the way deliver energy for the future. You will apply your distinctive capabilities, to adapt and enable us to solve one of the greatest challenges of our time, developing new skills in a rapidly changing environment within the operational heart of bp. 

Mechanical engineering is vital to BP as they ensure safe and reliable plant operation, over the life of an asset in a cost-effective manner. preventing hydrocarbon and hazardous fluid releases, maximizing equipment uptime and ensuring quality projects are delivered to schedule and budget. They work in diverse project teams with major contractors, ensuring the correct selection, specification and construction of mechanical equipment and systems, as part of building new facilities or modifying existing assets; or they work in asset teams within operations to develop and implement maintenance programmes, monitoring equipment performance and investigating operational difficulties. There are also roles working as a technical specialist advising operations and projects on aspects of mechanical engineering. Not to mention their work with a broad range of mechanical equipment, such as gas turbines, compressors, heaters, vessel and piping, as well as all aspects of its design. Working with the latest technology and some of the brightest minds in the industry, we uphold the very highest standards of mechanical integrity. Join us and you will too.

About the programme ​

As a permanent employee from day one, you’ll be undergoing a world-class 3-year programme with choice, flexibility, and wellbeing at its heart. Our extensive training, personalised learning journeys and career coaching will set you up for a long-lasting career. Our early career programmes have been designed as part of BP’s long-term vision to support future renewable energy projects both locally and internationally. 

You’ll enjoy: ​

• A ‘real job’ with ‘real accountability’ in two diverse role rotations with at least one field experience
• A programme designed to give you breadth of experience and build technical depth
• An immersive and supportive onboarding programme in your first few months providing the opportunity to build strong relationships with your cohort, a buddy to help guide your first weeks & a mentor to help with your long-term career goals
• Quality formal and informal training and development activities that build your technical and non-technical skillset ​
• The opportunity to build a strong network of local and international peers, senior leaders and technical experts who will help guide and mentor you through the programme& beyond​
• A competitive salary package, access to fuel discount, bonus and share programme.

As a Mechanical Engineering graduate, you ... 

• Will be working on projects and supporting your team to find the best solutions in support of the rapid transition to net zero
• Will be helping to maintain performance within your team and for BP as a company
• Will be building relationships both within BP and with our external partners, collaborating across functions, segments and teams to deliver excellence
• Will be demonstrating drive and dedication through the BP values with an emphasis on safety

About you ​

You are passionate about reimagining energy for people and our planet. You’ll bring well-rounded life experience, and your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience, everything from customer service to industry experience is great! We know you’re early in your career – we don’t expect you to be an expert.

To be eligible for this programme you are: ​​

• In your final year of study or recently graduated in the last 12 months
• You are pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering, aeronautical, aerospace or automotive engineering
• An Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident​

Work Location: Perth 240 Office and Kwinana Energy Hub (successful applicants may be required to work across both locations) 

Applications will close by 30 April 2024. 

bp is an equal opportunity employer supporting inclusion and diversity in our workforce. bp encourages women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, Maori and/or Pasifika or Pacific Islands heritage and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.