British Petroleum

Role: I&E Tech (Instrument & Electrical Technician)

College: Not Specified (Recently graduated a 2-year instrumentation course)

Interview Date: August 2023

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Pending

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: Multiple (Application, HireVue, First Round In-person, Second Round)

Topics Asked: Reading Comprehension, Math, Basic Mechanical Principles, Instrumentation, Situational Questions (STAR method)

Experience:

The recruitment process for an I&E Tech position at BP began with submitting an application and resume.

HireVue Test:
This online assessment consisted of 72 questions across sections including reading, math, basic mechanical principles, and instrumentation.

First Round In-person Interviews:
This round involved a 5-person panel from the instrument shop. The questions were situational, requiring answers using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method.

Second Round Interview:
The candidate had not yet completed this round but was expecting it. The overall BP process was noted to be several months long.