What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meteorologist position at BP Americas, Inc.?
**142381BR**
**Job title:**
Meteorologist
**Req ID:**
142381BR
**Relocation available:**
No
**Travel required:**
Negligible travel
**About BP:**
**TRADING & SHIPPING**
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, fuelled 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 trader.
Join us and help us achieve these goals by:
• developing and continuously evolving a globally diversified portfolio that accesses new markets, commodities and commercial opportunities
• collaborating with our business groups to provide innovative commercial and marine solutions that add value to bp's assets and flows
• delivering high-quality earnings and creating an organisation that is swift to identify and optimise market insights
• navigating a new era of energy for our planet, by sea
• acting with respect and integrity at all times, with the people we work with and the markets we operate in
• maintaining a comprehensive, rigorous and holistic risk control framework that ensures we operate in a safe, compliant and efficient way at all times
• empowering the deep expertise and leadership of our people
**Job Family Group:**
Supply & Trading Group
**Legal disclaimer:**
If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test(and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test for which BP must be able to obtain a sufficient hair sample for analysis (~4 cm/1 ½" scalp, or > 2 cm/¾" body - arms & armpits/legs/chest)
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, BP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist ; or by telephone at
Read the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist and the poster supplement ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist - for more information about Equal Employment Opportunities. (Spanish version ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist )
BP is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. View our policy statement ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist />
**Job Profile Summary:**
The Weather & Climate team sit in Trading Analytics & Insights (TA&I) within bp's Trading & Shipping (T&S). The team is primarily responsible for providing analysis of Global Weather Patterns and how they may impact Supply and Demand dynamics across the global commodity markets; subsequently providing this information to trading and origination teams. Analysis performed by the team provides commercial value by keeping traders, originators, and management informed of underlying fundamental views that affect the markets and often helps inform policies and strategy at bp level.
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Country:**
United States of America
**Location:**
United States - Texas - Houston
**Job Advert:**
**What you will deliver:**
Generate a daily view of weather forecasts for coming two weeks across key geographies for gas and power markets.
Translate both the internally and externally generated weather forecasts into a clear outlook, articulating risk factors.
Alongside market strategists, develop trading recommendations based on analysis.
Work with teammates to form a view of global weather, and regularly present this to diverse audience across T&S
Forecasting weather generated renewable power generation across the continent.
Hold a view of and regularly communicate global seasonal forecasts to inform the global energy complex.
Keep abreast of Hurricane forecasts before and during the season. For the interest of the energy markets as well Business Continuity.
Keep up to date on research and modelling of climate variables that could impact longer term strategies.
Monitor market place for new weather products and hold relationship with external weather vendors.
Maintain relationship with colleagues in Innovations & Engineering (I&E) to provide continuous improvement in our tools and reporting.
**Essential education:**
Hold a Degree in meteorology or similar field
**Essential experience and job requirements:**
Deep curiosity about the weather and knowledge of global weather patterns and drivers
Skill using global weather models and knowledge of their limitations.
Experience of North America and South America weather forecasting (European and Asian are desirable).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Confident at presenting in front of a diverse audience.
Independent problem solver; creative in finding alternative solutions
Can-do approach to delivering results; able to deal with conflict and field critical questioning.
Ability and desire to work in fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
Commercial focus and reputation for commercial delivery.
Experience working within the energy markets
**Desirable criteria & qualifications:**
Demonstrable history of continually improving technical processes, models and systems by drawing on multiple methodologies and wide networks to tackle problems
Proficient with Python programming
Knowledge, with experience of North American Gas and Power; and Agricultural markets specifically.
Knowledgeable about other energy commodity markets, such as carbon and oil and the impact the weather can have on these
**You will work with:**
Weather & Climate intelligence and insight is at the forefront of informing the energy transition and bp's part in that. Our team has a focus on creating commercial value to T&S to help fund projects across the company; but also, are essential to keeping operations safe and ensuring climate science is a key consideration across the company.
Our Weather & Climate team is spread across London and Houston with responsibility globally. An inclusive and supportive culture is key to the team allowing for better work/life balance. Development both as a team and as individuals will allow you to hone your skills as a meteorologist and further your career.
**Why join us:**
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 fostering 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!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
**Experience Level:**
Intermediate
**Entity:**
Trading & Shipping
**Job title:**
Meteorologist
**Req ID:**
142381BR
**Relocation available:**
No
**Travel required:**
Negligible travel
**About BP:**
**TRADING & SHIPPING**
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, fuelled 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 trader.
Join us and help us achieve these goals by:
• developing and continuously evolving a globally diversified portfolio that accesses new markets, commodities and commercial opportunities
• collaborating with our business groups to provide innovative commercial and marine solutions that add value to bp's assets and flows
• delivering high-quality earnings and creating an organisation that is swift to identify and optimise market insights
• navigating a new era of energy for our planet, by sea
• acting with respect and integrity at all times, with the people we work with and the markets we operate in
• maintaining a comprehensive, rigorous and holistic risk control framework that ensures we operate in a safe, compliant and efficient way at all times
• empowering the deep expertise and leadership of our people
**Job Family Group:**
Supply & Trading Group
**Legal disclaimer:**
If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test(and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test for which BP must be able to obtain a sufficient hair sample for analysis (~4 cm/1 ½" scalp, or > 2 cm/¾" body - arms & armpits/legs/chest)
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, BP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist ; or by telephone at
833 478 7480
8am-5pm CST/CDT Monday-Friday.Read the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist and the poster supplement ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist - for more information about Equal Employment Opportunities. (Spanish version ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist )
BP is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. View our policy statement ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Meteorologist />
**Job Profile Summary:**
The Weather & Climate team sit in Trading Analytics & Insights (TA&I) within bp's Trading & Shipping (T&S). The team is primarily responsible for providing analysis of Global Weather Patterns and how they may impact Supply and Demand dynamics across the global commodity markets; subsequently providing this information to trading and origination teams. Analysis performed by the team provides commercial value by keeping traders, originators, and management informed of underlying fundamental views that affect the markets and often helps inform policies and strategy at bp level.
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Country:**
United States of America
**Location:**
United States - Texas - Houston
**Job Advert:**
**What you will deliver:**
Generate a daily view of weather forecasts for coming two weeks across key geographies for gas and power markets.
Translate both the internally and externally generated weather forecasts into a clear outlook, articulating risk factors.
Alongside market strategists, develop trading recommendations based on analysis.
Work with teammates to form a view of global weather, and regularly present this to diverse audience across T&S
Forecasting weather generated renewable power generation across the continent.
Hold a view of and regularly communicate global seasonal forecasts to inform the global energy complex.
Keep abreast of Hurricane forecasts before and during the season. For the interest of the energy markets as well Business Continuity.
Keep up to date on research and modelling of climate variables that could impact longer term strategies.
Monitor market place for new weather products and hold relationship with external weather vendors.
Maintain relationship with colleagues in Innovations & Engineering (I&E) to provide continuous improvement in our tools and reporting.
**Essential education:**
Hold a Degree in meteorology or similar field
**Essential experience and job requirements:**
Deep curiosity about the weather and knowledge of global weather patterns and drivers
Skill using global weather models and knowledge of their limitations.
Experience of North America and South America weather forecasting (European and Asian are desirable).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Confident at presenting in front of a diverse audience.
Independent problem solver; creative in finding alternative solutions
Can-do approach to delivering results; able to deal with conflict and field critical questioning.
Ability and desire to work in fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
Commercial focus and reputation for commercial delivery.
Experience working within the energy markets
**Desirable criteria & qualifications:**
Demonstrable history of continually improving technical processes, models and systems by drawing on multiple methodologies and wide networks to tackle problems
Proficient with Python programming
Knowledge, with experience of North American Gas and Power; and Agricultural markets specifically.
Knowledgeable about other energy commodity markets, such as carbon and oil and the impact the weather can have on these
**You will work with:**
Weather & Climate intelligence and insight is at the forefront of informing the energy transition and bp's part in that. Our team has a focus on creating commercial value to T&S to help fund projects across the company; but also, are essential to keeping operations safe and ensuring climate science is a key consideration across the company.
Our Weather & Climate team is spread across London and Houston with responsibility globally. An inclusive and supportive culture is key to the team allowing for better work/life balance. Development both as a team and as individuals will allow you to hone your skills as a meteorologist and further your career.
**Why join us:**
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 fostering 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!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
**Experience Level:**
Intermediate
**Entity:**
Trading & Shipping
Recommended Skills
- Business Process Improvement
- Communication
- Confident And Emotionally Stable
- Creativity
- Forecasting
- Geography
