Control Technician - #147943
BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited
Date: 1 day ago
City: Hemel Hempstead
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Are you a detail oriented individual who is able to think on your feet and looking for the next step to progress your professional career? Take a closer look at BPA; a UK leader in the downstream energy sector - we might be just what you’re looking for.
About Us
At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell—two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.
Our People
What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver ‘best in class’ technical advice and services to our clients.
About The Job
We’re looking for a Control Technician to join our control room at our Buncefield Oil Terminal.
As a Control Technician you will be responsible for ensuring that the Buncefield Terminal and complex remains a safe and reliable area to work, and complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and COMAH Regulations 2015.
Part of these responsibilities involve visual inspections of site, sampling of fuel quality, site maintenance & housekeeping, and overseeing road tanker loading operations.
The control room operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and the role will be based on a rotating shift pattern (including days and night shifts) to ensure the control room is always staffed.
What do we need from you?
Basic salary £35,000 + 20% shift allowance
Diversity & Inclusion
Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Are you a detail oriented individual who is able to think on your feet and looking for the next step to progress your professional career? Take a closer look at BPA; a UK leader in the downstream energy sector - we might be just what you’re looking for.
About Us
At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell—two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.
Our People
What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver ‘best in class’ technical advice and services to our clients.
About The Job
We’re looking for a Control Technician to join our control room at our Buncefield Oil Terminal.
As a Control Technician you will be responsible for ensuring that the Buncefield Terminal and complex remains a safe and reliable area to work, and complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and COMAH Regulations 2015.
Part of these responsibilities involve visual inspections of site, sampling of fuel quality, site maintenance & housekeeping, and overseeing road tanker loading operations.
The control room operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and the role will be based on a rotating shift pattern (including days and night shifts) to ensure the control room is always staffed.
What do we need from you?
- Maths and English to L2 or equivalent
- Ability to work unsupervised and occasionally with demanding conditions.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure, reliable and a problem solver.
- Organised and logical approach to work undertaken.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Packages such as Excel, Outlook & Teams.
- Full training will be provided.
- Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee).
- Life insurance (4x annual salary)
- Annual bonus (up to 12% of annual salary)
- 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance support scheme
- Various wellbeing initiatives
Basic salary £35,000 + 20% shift allowance
Diversity & Inclusion
Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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