BP Online Application

[Andy_S]

I did the BP online application for deck cadets this avo and it's a bit confusing. If anyone else has done it what goes in the bit where you can upload files?! All my certificates like A-leves etc are papers and I assume they don't want me to scan them all at this stage. :whistle:

I'm not sure if this is worthy of the going in the "sensitive" secetion but I don't want BP thinking I am some retard! (the filter seems not to like the word r e t a r d ) :character-willie:

Any idea if they take on older cadets?

[dawg]

Re: BP Online Application

Yup, ****head s and mother****er s are out!

BP, you need to make a CV really... and upload that. I think it's premature to be sending anything else.

I'm probably a bit older than you, and I got a rejection from BP last Hallowe'en... I thought it was ageist, because without wishing to brag like a nob, my CV is pretty tidy and exceeds their minimum requirements.
Having said that I heard second hand rumours via merchant-navy.net that BP couldn't get enough engineers.
I'm still unsure about them tbh.

For Deck, there's probably going to be more applicants, and perhaps there'll be a bias towards 18-23 age range... perhaps the further you deviate from that range, the more you have to bring to the table so to speak... especially if it's relevant to what you're applying for.

When I had a phone interview with Shell, the feller was naturally curious about why I was applying and seemed to be looking for a story that added up (which I think I had); and looking to fill in blanks and question marks. I imagine they get a lot of applicants because of who they are and what they offer; and they have to find ways of filtering out perfectly good enough applicants - and some of them may be a bit snide.

In my CV I've got a sort of sales pitch section near the end explaining why I want to be a <insert company name here> cadet... I dunno whether my CV is structured correctly or not. Remember, you've got a couple of weeks, I don't think you need to rush... you need to stand out in the pile of applicants with some key words... donpedroshipping.co.uk (or somewhere similar) offers "insights" into the way oil companies do HR... they have formats they prefer, and pile them into their systems and run software searches on them for keywords (apocryphally, of course!).

[Andy_S]

Re: BP Online Application

Well I'm 26, 27 by the time I start if I get a place for Sept this year.

I uploaded my CV. My CV is not to bad I think but it's not for me to judge. I'll just have to wait and see if they get back to me.

[dawg]

Re: BP Online Application

Seemed to have clarified the BP's E v ETO question:

http://www.warsashacademy.co.uk/courses ... sting.aspx

Basically, there's no obvious point in doing the E course... the ETO one makes it redundant, as the entry requirements are the same, and the ETO one is basically E+.
Why would anyone bother doing the E course?!

[dawg]

Re: BP Online Application

update on my correspondance with BP...

1. Do both courses lead to a EOOW Certificate of Competency? (i.e.: is one a FdEng, and the other a HND?) - Yes both FdEng & Higher National Diploma leads to EOOW CoC.
2. Are both courses an FdEng? (i.e. is one FdEng in Marine Engineering and the other an FdEng in Marine Electrical & Electronic Engineering?) : Please visit http://www.warsashacademy.co.uk/courses ... sting.aspx for more details.
3. Do BP cadets attend only Warsash college? Or do the ETO cadets attend South Tyneside College? : Currently we are using South Tyneside College for ETO Cadet Programme, rest of the training are being held at Warsash college

Just waiting for the penny to drop and for her to state unequivocally that their ETO programme leads to the EOOW CoC... it sounds like it does, but getting the unambiguous "yes" feels like getting blood out of a stone.

STC runs the FdEng Marine EE course, and Warsash does ETO, so it's a legitimate thing to be unsure about!

[Andy_S]

Re: BP Online Application

Well I'm going for deck and from the application page it seemed a lot more clear cut.

Got an email yesterday saying I pass all their entry requirements and I've passed on to the next stage of the process. Fingers crossed.

Anyone know what their interviews are like?

[dawg]

Re: BP Online Application

Never got that far... I got the same e-mail last time, and then no interview... :8:
I assume I must have confused them somehow.

[Andy_S]

Re: BP Online Application

Never got that far... I got the same e-mail last time, and then no interview... :8:
I assume I must have confused them somehow.

I'm now waiting for the "sorry pal no luck this time" email. I'm sure I read they don't take many older cadets so I'm not holding out much hope.

[dawg]

Re: BP Online Application

I think the BP "ETO" course is this one:

http://www.stc.ac.uk/marine/courses/view.php?id=1927

They say they only use STC for their ETO course, and I think STC is the only place that does this course... so it's the same deal as for this one:

http://www.oceanopportunities.com/cadet ... cal_cadet/

The "ETO" course at places like Warsash is basically the same Engineering course, but with a couple of extra electronics-related things, for the Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance certificate, and the GMDSS certificate.

[dawg]

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Re: Application Submission?
by Tron ? 2010 Apr 04, Sun 8:29 pm

kayak wrote:
BP only opened for sep 2010 entries last week!


REALLY?!

I applied for them for 2010 ages ago... and got a rejection... last Hallowe'en though

Sounds like I better get my application socks on!

link:

https://careers.bpglobal.com/2057/ASP/T ... n=runquery

The java on their normal webpage isn't working...
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Re: Application Submission?
by Tron ? 2010 Apr 04, Sun 8:41 pm

Is it the case that the BP ETO cadetship one is for the FdEng in Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and the BP Engine cadetship is for the FdEng in Marine Engineering?


Here's the ETO one
Job title Trainee Electro Technical Officer (UK)(ETO Cadet)
Req ID 10420BR
Job category Shipping
Sub-category Shipping Operations
Countries (State/Region) Singapore
Location Singapore
Role synopsis The Electro Technical Cadet is a Trainee Officer. The training consists of periods of time spent in a maritime college where you will receive academic and practical knowledge and periods of time spent on board ship where you will receive further practical training and complete portfolio work.
All Trainee Officers complete a training program delivered under the authority of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency / Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). The program ensures that each trainee officer qualifies with a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) officer of the watch (OOW) professional certificate.
There are various training programs currently available ranging from 3 to 4 years ? depending on whether you enter with ?A? levels, GCSE?s or other equivalent qualifications.
Key accountabilities While in maritime college, to gain academic and practical knowledge.
While on board ship, to observe and assist in:
- Engineering and cargo watch keeping duties as directed by the Chief Engineer and Electro-Technical Officer(ETO).
- To assist the ETO in the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and retrofit the ship?s electrical and electronic and control systems and equipment.
- To assist the ETO in the preparation of spare gear and equipment requirements.
- To assist the ETO in the completion of routine duties required in normal vessel operation and by Planned Maintenance Systems.
- To act as a member of the Shipboard Emergency Response and Fire Fighting Team.
- To assist the ETO in maintaining a satisfactory set of working drawings and service documents for all appropriate equipment.
- To carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer or Electro-Technical Officer.
- To become familiar and comply with the relevant contents of the Fleet Operating Management System Manuals
Essential criteria & qualifications Minimum of 160 UCAS tariff points, preferable including a numerate subject. Plus GCSE Grade ?C? or above in the following subjects:
- Mathematics (preferably Higher Tier)
- Science (with Physical science content)
- English

This role will require you to pass an unrestricted MCA Medical (ENG 1) test, please refer to MCA Website for details (colour-blindness is not accepted and an eyesight test is included in ENG1 medical). You will be asked to confirm this as part of your application.
Desirable criteria & qualifications Offer of sponsorship is conditional on :
1. Complete and pass educational requirements
2. Completion of company medical
3. Satisfactory background checks

Note that our preferred candidates will be individuals who possess good "A" level results or equivalent.
Relocation available No
Travel required Yes - up to 50%
Is this a part time position? No
About BP Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP Shipping Ltd is part of the BP Group (BP plc), and its core activity is to provide the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of BP's hydrocarbons around the world. On 30 September 2007 BP Shipping operated 56 ships in its international fleet, 21 in the regional and specialist category, and had 115 on time charter, for a total of 192. A second activity for BP Shipping is to serve as a 'Centre of Shipping and Marine Expertise for the BP Group,' providing assurance in vessel design, procurement, operations, chartering in and out, and ship and marine terminal vetting and port clearance.

Removal Time 23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Removal Date 29-Apr-2010


...and here's the Engine one
Job title Trainee Engine Officer (UK)
Req ID 10395BR
Job category Shipping
Sub-category Shipping Operations
Countries (State/Region) Singapore
Location Singapore
Role synopsis The Engine Cadet is a Trainee Officer. The training consists of periods of time spent in a maritime college where you will receive academic and practical knowledge and periods of time spent on board ship where you will receive further practical training and complete portfolio work.
All Trainee Officers complete a training program delivered under the authority of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency / Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). The program ensures that each trainee officer qualifies with a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) officer of the watch (OOW) professional certificate.
There are various training programs currently available ranging from 3 to 4 years ? depending on whether you enter with ?A? levels, GCSE?s or other equivalent qualifications.
Key accountabilities While in maritime college, to gain academic and practical knowledge.
While on board ship, to observe and assist in:
-Engineering and cargo watch keeping duties as directed by the Chief Engineer.
-Assist in the maintenance of main propulsion equipment, auxiliary machinery and associated plant on board your assigned vessels.
-Assist in the maintenance of general ships equipment as directed by the Second Engineer.
-To carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer or Second Engineer.
-To become familiar and comply with the relevant contents of the Fleet Operating Management System Manuals
Essential criteria & qualifications Minimum of 160 UCAS tariff points, preferable including a numerate subject. Plus GCSE Grade ?C? or above in the following subjects:
- Mathematics (preferably Higher Tier)
- Science (with Physical science content)
- English

This role will require you to pass an unrestricted MCA Medical (ENG 1) test, please refer to MCA Website for details (colour-blindness is not accepted and an eyesight test is included in ENG1 medical). You will be asked to confirm this as part of your application.
Desirable criteria & qualifications Offer of sponsorship is conditional on :
1. Complete and pass educational requirements
2. Completion of company medical
3. Satisfactory background checks

Note that our preferred candidates will be individuals who possess good "A" level results or equivalent.
Relocation available No
Travel required Yes - up to 50%
Is this a part time position? No
About BP Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP Shipping Ltd is part of the BP Group (BP plc), and its core activity is to provide the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of BP's hydrocarbons around the world. On 30 September 2007 BP Shipping operated 56 ships in its international fleet, 21 in the regional and specialist category, and had 115 on time charter, for a total of 192. A second activity for BP Shipping is to serve as a 'Centre of Shipping and Marine Expertise for the BP Group,' providing assurance in vessel design, procurement, operations, chartering in and out, and ship and marine terminal vetting and port clearance.

Removal Time 23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Removal Date 29-Apr-2010


...and just for those up top

Job title Trainee Deck Officer (UK)
Req ID 10396BR
Job category Shipping
Sub-category Shipping Operations
Countries (State/Region) Singapore
Location Singapore
Role synopsis The Deck Cadet is a Trainee Officer. The training consists of periods of time spent in a maritime college where you will receive academic and practical knowledge and periods of time spent on board ship where you will receive further practical training and complete portfolio work.
All Trainee Officers complete a training program delivered under the authority of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency / Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). The program ensures that each trainee officer qualifies with a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) officer of the watch (OOW) professional certificate.
There are various training programs currently available ranging from 3 to 4 years
Key accountabilities While in maritime college, to gain academic and practical knowledge.
While on board ship, to observe and assist in:
-Navigational and bridge watch keeping duties as directed by the Master.
-Cargo handling, mooring and other practical operations as directed by the Chief Officer
-Assist in the maintenance of safety equipment on board your assigned vessels.
-Assist in the maintenance of general ships equipment as directed by the Chief Officer.
-To carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Master or Chief Officer.
-To become familiar and comply with the relevant contents of the Fleet Operating Management System Manuals
Essential criteria & qualifications Minimum of 160 UCAS tariff points, preferable including a numerate subject. Plus GCSE Grade ?C? or above in the following subjects:
- Mathematics (preferably Higher Tier)
- Science (with Physical science content)
- English

This role will require you to pass an unrestricted MCA Medical (ENG 1) test, please refer to MCA Website for details (colour-blindness is not accepted and an eyesight test is included in ENG1 medical). You will be asked to confirm this as part of your application.
Desirable criteria & qualifications Offer of sponsorship is conditional on :
1. Complete and pass educational requirements
2. Completion of company medical
3.Satisfactory background checks

Note that our preferred candidates will be individuals who possess good "A" level results or equivalent.
Relocation available No
Travel required Yes - up to 50%
Is this a part time position? No
About BP Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP Shipping Ltd is part of the BP Group (BP plc), and its core activity is to provide the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of BP's hydrocarbons around the world. On 30 September 2007 BP Shipping operated 56 ships in its international fleet, 21 in the regional and specialist category, and had 115 on time charter, for a total of 192. A second activity for BP Shipping is to serve as a 'Centre of Shipping and Marine Expertise for the BP Group,' providing assurance in vessel design, procurement, operations, chartering in and out, and ship and marine terminal vetting and port clearance.

Removal Time 23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Removal Date 29-Apr-2010


Hmm..
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[EH75]

Re: BP Online Application

Got an email yesterday saying I pass all their entry requirements and I've passed on to the next stage of the process. Fingers crossed.

I too got this and then had to fill out another, more detailed application form which I duley sent back on the 26th of April. Not heard anything since. Anyone else in a similar position? Would assume they would have the courtesy to tell me if they weren't interested but of course maybe they have had a lot of applicants and are taking their time?

[dawg]

Re: BP Online Application

Courtesy is a big ask from the average shipping company's cadet recruitment department...