Our stories

"What I enjoy most about my job is standing out by the well when they turn a valve and it actually comes back on because of something you designed. It's motivating," says Carter. At BP, the Challenge Program for graduates has supported Carter's professional development as a Production Engineer, where he has benefited from leadership training and developing his technical expertise. Learn more about Carter's story and the opportunities he's found at BP.

Richard comes from a family with multiple generations of oil workers. At BP, Richard is inspired each day by the "engineering spirit" of his colleagues and humbled by the scope and responsibility of his position - and the ability to impact so many lives. "It doesn't take you long to start to understand the importance of the teamwork around you," Richard says. Hear his story and learn more about why he feels about the piece of something much bigger at BP.

Farah always knew she wanted to devote her life and career to something that made a difference. Not one to be a 'pencil pusher,' her role as a Financial Analyst helps involve her in work that gives back to communities. Farah knows energy is something that each of us takes for granted and is humbled to help fulfill the needs of people who depend on her efforts at BP. "We're all working towards this challenge of providing energy to seven billion people in the world. That's extremely important to me," Farah says. Learn more about Farah's impact at BP by listening to her story.

"The thing that excites me the most about geology is that there's nothing that's black and white," Cindy says. Cindy's projects on deepwater wells at BP have pushed her to look at the bigger picture to help her solve the problems. A Mom to two young children and a scientist, Cindy uses her work with BP to help teach her kids about the exciting world of geology. Learn more about how Cindy's love for science helps her build her a career at BP.

Luis thinks that teamwork is one of the most rewarding facets of his job. It's also a part of the ethos of BP. Luis thinks that this is one of the most rewarding facets of his job. The "big picture" ideas don't have to come from the corner office, they're a product of the work of the entire team. In a job that has allowed him to see the far corners world, it is being a part of a team that's making a lasting difference, that he's a part of something "bigger," that's meant the most.

Having flown for 20 years as an astronaut with NASA, Jim appreciates BP's goal of harnessing innovative technology and providing energy alternatives. Today, Jim's keen sense of curiosity has led him to work with BP rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. "Our company is accomplishing the great mission of delivering energy to the world. To me, that is just exciting as flying in space," Jim says. Learn more about what sparked Jim's curiosity to with BP.

When Sarah tells people she's a scientist, they often balk. But when she tells them she's a scientist for BP, researching biofuels, they perk right up. They know that she's working on things that could directly affect their lives, as well as the lives of millions around the world. Sarah is excited to be working on technology that people will actually use. She's touching lives, making a real difference.