Supply, Trading, and Shipping Graduate Program- Operations- Houston, TX

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group, Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

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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 supply, trading & shipping graduate program

Fast-moving. High impact. Full of possibility. In supply, trading & shipping (ST&S), every decision matters – and you’ll be making them sooner than you think.  

Why work in ST&S at bp? 

• Play a role in powering economies worldwide.  

• Work in a fast-paced environment where every second counts. 

• Build future-proof skills that open up many different career paths. 

• Learn from experienced teams who’ll help you grow your commercial confidence. 

As an ST&S graduate, you’ll complete three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. From analyzing data to influencing decision making, to building customer relationships and shaping deals – this program gives you the exposure and experience to start building a future in commercial business. 

Join us and you’ll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training program, 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. 

Please apply to one track only.

About the Operations track within the ST&S graduate program

Our ST&S development program is global in nature – wherever you’re based, you’ll benefit from the same outstanding training, development, and support. The rotational structure of our program provides you choice and means you’ll be challenged in many ways – all of which will build your confidence, expertise, and experience at pace, giving you the flexibility to eventually take your career in the direction that suits you best. The team will be hands-on to ensure you’re involved in projects and roles of significant value – giving you exposure to markets, deal making and stretch opportunities. There’s also an excellent chance that you’ll be involved in new and exciting projects, such as unexplored areas of analysis, optimization, or commercial opportunity. Whether you’re learning on the job or in the classroom, joining our trading & shipping program is the perfect springboard to a rewarding career.

The Operations Development Program is a 3-year rotational program that will provide you with development and exposure to both power and gas scheduling, along with the possibility of placement into a full-time operations representative role upon completing one year in the program.

You will learn how to support the efficient, reliable, and safe execution of bp’s strategy, using analytical capabilities to coordinate the effective scheduling of physical movements and make optimization trade-offs. This role will be responsible for scheduling, managing, and balancing bp's gas and power portfolio while being 100% compliant and maintaining internal and external customer relationships. Natural Gas and Power Operators play an integral role in our operational capability at bp.

A successful operations candidate will thrive in our exciting, diverse, and fast paced culture. Because we play and believe in one team: we cultivate an environment where we trust one another, embrace feedback, challenge our norms, and expect dedication.

Key accountabilities:

• Make required nominations within gas and power for bp’s obligations, using the appropriate computer systems
• Assure flow of equity and third-party production
• Manage and track imbalances
• Communicate market intelligence and provide analytical support to trading teams
• Identify and support efficiencies and improvements with operational processes
• Update OpenLink Endur or other systems of record daily
• Maintain excellent working relationships with Independent System Operators (ISOs), pipelines, external customers, and internal parties
• Work with finance, risk, and accounting to ensure accuracy in a timely fashion
• Participate in rotational weekend and holiday nomination coverage (natural gas only)
• Understand customer behavior and extract key insights that impact nomination and transactional decisions
• Function as a strategic partner to enabling teams, prioritize opportunities and provide recommendations to support the implementation of bp’s strategy
• Work across multiple teams to drive automation, standardization, and integration
• Follow all internal and external requirements and regulations including bp’s Code of Conduct, and model bp’s Values & Behaviors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Working toward Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidate must possess technical aptitude (e.g., Microsoft Excel), positive outlook, effective communication, and organizational skills.
• Preferred degrees include Energy Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration, and Finance
• 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 program start date (June 21, 2027). 

Key skills required include:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative-taking and independent problem solver
• Skilled in interacting and influencing others
• Ability to multi-task and manage high pressure situations in a dynamic environment with critical time deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, computational, and critical thinking skills including proficiency in Excel

Desirable criteria:

• Ability to develop analytical models and interpret market data
• Experience in statistical modeling, SQL, quantitative programming (e.g., Python, R, or Spark), data visualization (e.g., PowerBI, Plotly, D3)

You will work with:
Trading, Marketing & Origination and other regional operational teams within bp that care for one another and exhibit the One team environment.

Benefits:

• One-time sign on bonus
• Annual cash bonus 
• Retirement benefits (401K and Pension) 
• Relocation and moving assistance 
• Health and welfare 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

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.