Senior Process Safety Advisor

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Health Safety Environment and Security

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

March 2, 2023

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

The SEAM organization integrates Safety, Environment & Asset Management activities, with a broad geographical footprint, that will support Shell’s business & assets around the world.

The vision of SEAM is to provide capability across the spectrum of Safety, Environment and Asset Management with:

Shaping the future ways of working through introducing to the business new technology and news way of working, including e.g., digital, Shell Business Office (SBO) and real-time, data-driven, end-to-end optimization and risk management, but also global programs like Human Performance Based Safety Philosophy.

Providing performance feedback driving disciplined execution to deliver reliable, predictable results.

Helping the businesses build their improvement plans and provide support to execute them.

Sustaining performance through strong core capabilities (internal, including SBO & contingent) through building expertise and a company-wide consistent approach.

The Projects & Technology Safety business is accountable for Group Safety Strategy, Process and Standards for the highest risk categories, high-risk events, Safety Support to Business, setting standards for high risks, and managing safety external partnerships. The purpose of the Projects & Technology Safety business is to enable & drive Safety (Goal Zero) in our global operations and will focus on preventing life changing injuries, covering the following areas: Process Safety, High Risk Road Transport, Contractor Safety, Learner Mindset/Human Performance and Safety Refresh Program, Operational Safety and Emergency Response. This business interfaces with the P&T Directorate and delivers support to Development & Projects, Wells & CP and Technology & GF.

Shell Technology Center Houston (STCH) is one of six Shell Technical Centers around the world. The only technology center in the Americas, STCH was built in 1974 and is home to approximately 400 laboratories managed by 13 respective businesses in P&T.

What’s the role?

The STCH Senior Process Safety Advisor reports to the STCH HSE Team Lead and serves as the senior Process Safety Advisor for the site.

The role requires a deep understanding of Process Technical Safety functional expertise, good oversight on the broad HSSE agenda for STCH to support P&T Experimental Operations (PTX) to deliver Commercial Technology supporting powering progress, an enterprise first drive towards Goal Zero, collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, and business partnering, with the key focus on:

Providing leadership to the process safety management at site for various scale of experiments, and internal/external pilot plants while adopting a pragmatic approach to manage the HSSE risk and support business in demonstrating risk to “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” or (ALARP).

Driving the implementation of the Hazards & Effects Management Process (HEMP) and consistent Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) application and ALARP Demonstration.

Driving Process Safety Fundamentals in technology and lab user's space.

Lead risk assessment studies of new innovative technologies so that process safety inputs can be provided.

Ownership of site HSSE MS “Managing Risk” process and ownership of Site “Hazards and Effects Register”, including the required templates for risk assessments that various Line of Businesses follow. Align the approaches for risk management with other technology centers.

Engaging the contractors and front-line staffs through toolbox talks, trainings and sharing learnings.

Leading High Value Learning publication as appropriate from incident investigations of significance and sharing across other Technology Centers specifically related to Process Safety.

Input to the annual HSSE & SP CF Management Review on Process Safety.

Leading incident investigations on Process Safety.

Conduct Walk & Talks, audits, and inspections for assurance of key control elements as per HSSE control framework.

Collaborate as part of a global team of process safety advisors delivering support to global Shell Tech Centers.

What we need from you:

A legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Safety Engineering or equivalent, (Master’s Degree is preferred) with at least ten (10) years’ experience in technical/process safety engineering.

Specific skills and experiences must include:

Experience in an operating asset is preferred.

Experience in HSSE cultural improvement initiatives at an asset preferred.

Good communication, presentation, influencing and business writing skills.

Coaching & training skills to effectively support others.

A genuine passion for safety.

The position requires a confident HSE Team member with practical S&E experience, willing to intervene, coach, and support people at all levels of the organization including senior Leadership Team members.

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to challenge and ability to build internal and external relationships based on trust and to integrate across multiple functions.

Knowledge level in “Risk Management” with knowledge/experience of:

Demonstration and Documentation of ALARP

Conducting HAZID Exercise and Carrying out HEMP

Process Safety Fundamentals

Process Safety Reviews (HAZOP, DSR etc.)

Pre-Start-up Safety reviews (PSSR)

Identification & implementation of critical equipment and critical activities, Process safety incident investigation, assessment, and categorization

Change management from Process Safety perspective.

Knowledge level in “Safeguarding” with demonstrated knowledge/experience in:

Safeguarding- hardware design, blowdowns, drains

Hazardous area classification

Lock Out Tag Out

Knowledge level in: “Technical Safety Fundamentals” with exposure to design requirements and compliance elements, operational safety, review of design documents and management of changes.

Knowledge Level in:

QRA

FRED PEM

Incident Investigation and learning using causal methodology (level 1 and 2), and HSSE & SP in Projects

Basic trainings: TSE 100,101; HEMP 100/101; LOPA

Soft Skills:

Business Partnering – Knowledge

Change Management – Skill

Intervention and Facilitation – Knowledge

Team Player and Collaboration- Skill

Human Performance – Knowledge

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables, and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards f performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment processes, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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