Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group:

Job Description:

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

Safety is our primary focus. The Lab HSSE & OPEX Manager provides leadership and assurance for safe operations, acting as the trusted conscience of the business on HSSE matters. The role is responsible for the effective communication, planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of safety‑critical processes and procedures across the site. This includes oversight of Operating Management System (OMS) activities, risk management, Control of Work, Management of Change, laboratory safety, and support to the HSSE agenda.

The individual develops and promotes best‑practice HSSE standards and provides assurance, self‑verification, and risk management support across all technology departments, covering both operational and office environments. The role actively supports line‑led safety leadership and works closely with site leadership as a key member of the on‑site leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strategy through implementation and execution of global HSSE initiatives.

• Provide leadership and governance of OMS framework, encompassing CoW, risk assessments, MoC, self-verification, audits, and compliance management.

• Act as site owner for chemical risk management, safety‑critical equipment oversight, and maintenance of the site risk register, assuring barrier health through structured annual reviews using risk tools (e.g., NOVA).

• Provide HSSE leadership for major CAPEX and construction projects, acting as Safety Lead and SPA, including approval of permits and CoW authorities for both project and BAU activities.

• Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives to support reduction of the site’s carbon footprint.

• Lead contractor engagement and management, manage safety walks and track actions.

• Support facilities management with coordination of activities across site.

• Own HSSE KPI reporting and self‑verification outputs for central HSSE teams and local stakeholders.

• Act as on‑site incident response and investigation lead, including planning and delivery of emergency response exercises.

• Lead business continuity and crisis preparedness, including BCP ownership, crisis and continuity training (including leadership teams), and coordination with site security.

• Ensure delivery of safety‑related training and competence development aligned to site training matrices.

• Develop, maintain, and govern HSSE procedures, work instructions, and risk assessments, ensuring effective controls, compliance, and traceability.

Planning & Strategy

• Lead the planning and prioritization of HSSE initiatives based on priorities and risk assessments.

• Provide expert advice on occupational and laboratory safety and oversee inspection programs, ensuring timely closure of actions.

• Facilitate CAPEX planning and implementation, contractor engagement, while supporting HSSE planning cycles.

Implementation & Monitoring

• Drive standardization of HSSE processes by guiding departments in developing and deploying consistent procedures and work instructions.

• Support effective on‑the‑ground execution of procedural changes in accordance with MOC.

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and bp internal requirements, including laboratory equipment maintenance and fire protection guidelines.

• Monitor HSSE performance and track actions arising from audits, initiatives, roadmaps, and governance forums.

• Own reporting and analysis of key HSSE metrics, including security‑related equipment performance, integrity management updates, and risk assessment tools.

• Enable knowledge sharing and exchange of HSSE best practices with extensive forums.

The Lab HSSE & OPEX Manager reports to the Senior HSSE Manager with a local reporting line to the Site Lead (Bengaluru). The role ensures compliance with HSSE standards and applicable local, state, and national legislation, while mentoring and supporting site personnel to strengthen safety leadership and ownership.

Required qualifications and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree related to HSE, engineering, operations, or a related field or equivalent qualifications with at least 10 years of experience.

• Significant HSSE experience in oil & gas, chemical, or laboratory environments.

• Experience working within large, complex, matrix organizations with material HSSE risk exposure.

• Proven track record to partner with and advise senior leaders on HSSE matters.

• Demonstrated capability to lead, mentor, and develop teams across geographies.

• Strong knowledge of relevant HSSE legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Advanced experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Other

• Travel – up to 10%.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

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, veteran status, or disability status.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

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 crafting 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, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Hazard communication, Hazard Identification, Instrument maintenance, Laboratory Operations, Personal Safety, Safety Leadership

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.