Rail Equipment Lead

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!
 

Role summary

The Rail Equipment Lead is responsible for overseeing maintenance and regulatory compliance planning and execution for bp’s North American railcar fleet. This role is part of a skilled commercial and technical team that works closely with BP Rail Businesses across the Americas. This position is also responsible for working with bp’s HSSE group to ensure safe and reliable movement of bp’s rail shipments.

BP currently operates a portfolio of approximately 8,500 railcars, which support the transportation of commodities such as NGLs, Crude Oil, Refinery By-products, Biofuels, and Biofuel feedstocks.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure fleet compliance with AAR, DOT and FRA regulations.
• Manage OT-57 and OTMA applications.
• Management fleet maintenance activities performed by 3rd party providers.
• Assist in the management of key 3rd Party interfaces including Bourque Logistics and Alltranstek.
• Work closely with HSSE group to investigate and resolve fleet issues or incidents.
• Develop annual rail equipment budget including cleaning, lease return, maintenance and regulatory compliance costs.
• Assist in rail fleet sizing models and lead efforts to improve rail car utilization and reduce equipment costs.
• Support acquisition, return or swapping (between bp fleets) of leased rail cars.
   

Key Capabilities:

• Safety mindset
• Strong commercial capabilities and contract management skills
• Integrated value generation and excellent relationship management
• Hands-on approach and ability to promptly respond to a changing environment
   

Key Interfaces:

Refinery Optimization/Operations, Supply Trading and Shipping, HSSE, Procurement
 

Essential education, experience and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience in railcar maintenance
   

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge related to the code of federal regulations, AAR/FRA, and Tankcar specific rules and regulations
• Tankcar management experience with both general purpose and pressure cars
• Experience in Oil, Gas, Biofuels or similar industry
   

How much do we pay (Base)? $ 116,000.00 - 166,000.00

*Note that the pay listed for this position is genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
 

This position is eligible for US Benefits – Core. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.

You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits . Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S. Benefits.
 

We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.

As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.

Why join bp:

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging 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 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!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Project Management, Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management

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.