Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

Are you ready to join a team that’s driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry – and how you can be part of this journey.
We’re seeking talented experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your unique perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants' market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.

Apply now!

Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of nurturing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.

Let me tell you about the role!

The task of this position is to support the development of new products and/or improvement/modifications of existing products by creating and testing samples in the laboratory. In this context, analyses are co-ordinated and self-performed, analytical data are compared and discussed with the Technology teams. The employee processes shipping orders for samples in accordance with HSSEQ specifications and supplies raw materials to the laboratory. He coordinates repairs and maintenance of laboratory equipment and performs HSSEQ tasks necessary to operate equipment in the laboratory. In addition, he performs minor repair and maintenance of equipment himself, presumed that he has the required knowledge and skills.

What you will deliver!

• Work in all laboratories, test products and raw materials, support development and modification projects by blending and testing of products and communicate results with BP/Castrol-intern requester.
• Assist in smaller projects to support development projects and/or technical support.
• Coordinate the laboratory supply of raw materials, control their quality, maintain laboratory inventory system and process shipping requests of samples according to HSSEQ requirements.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Perform HSSEQ tasks related to laboratory equipment such as review of risk assessments and operating procedures. If applicable, perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks according to his knowledge and skills. 

Experience and Qualifications!

• Completed chemical education or other education in a chemical lab or similar
• Several years of practical experience desirable, but not mandatory 
• Procedural knowledge and craftsmanship desirable

Safety
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for the safety and well-being of everyone around him
• Respects the capabilities of those in safety-critical roles and listen to their advice
• Seeks expertise, continually learns and develops the safety and risk management skills of himself and his team
• Follows the requirements specified in OMS, and contributse to the delivery of safe, compliant and reliable operations
• Contributes to a more sustainable environment

One Team
• Puts the team first
• Recognises and acknowledges the contribution of others
• Enables others to trust him by delivering on accountabilities and standing by decisions when they are made
• Supports those he works with and helps to build the effectiveness of the team to achieve the best results
• Lays the foundations for the future by helping people to develop their capabilities

Excellence
• Learns and applies the best practices of bp, acts with professionalism and strives for excellent execution
• Pursues systematic management through standardization, clarification and the elimination of defects
• Follows and upholds the rules and standards of bp and hold others to account for doing the same thing
• Plans carefully, make well-informed decisions and does the right thing
• Fosters learning, the sharing of knowledge and continuous improvement
 

Travel Requirement

Negligible 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:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Creating new methodologies, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Intellectual Asset Management, Multi-physics modelling, Presenting, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Raw materials knowledge, Research and development, Rheology, Safety management across the value chain, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Technology Management Processes, Testing electric vehicle charging systems, Thought Leadership, Tribology, Vehicle propulsion technologies, Waterfall Model, Writing skills

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.