Staff Economist Decision Analysis - Houston TX

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92741BR

Job Title:

Staff Economist (Decision Analysis) - Houston, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

The Staff Economist will be a member of a functional team that aims to enable quality business decisions by serving as guardians of value, decision analysts, and trusted advisors throughout project maturation and delivery. The staff economist will be part of the central Economics Excellence consulting team. The Economics Excellence team is mandated with two main tasks a) to help improve the RDS Economics discipline competency, capability & tools b) to champion decision analysis & decision quality in RDS. The successful candidate will have the title of Consultant – Economics Excellence.

Responsible to provide:


Leading / championing Decision framing, analysis, and dialog
Robust and fit-for-purpose decision analysis support, such as risk and uncertainty analysis
Effective and timely challenge, guidance, and support in making quality investment decisions
Act as a trusted advisor to decision makers and project leads
Modeling and evaluation of business opportunities such as:
Asset and Corporate
Organic New Business
Exploration Frontier
Integrated Gas (LNG Export, Regas, LNG Market Development)
Deepwater operations and opportunities
Onshore Unconventional projects
Quality economic evaluations with focus on insights that improve the decision conversations
Development, maintenance, and use of approved economic tools (typically Excel based)
Peer-review of economic models and calculation assurance


Mentoring of new economists in modeling and evaluation efforts

Auto req ID:

92741BR

Country of Work Location:

United States

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

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Work Location:

Houston - EP Center Americas

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in a commercial or technical discipline, such as Economics, Finance, Engineering, Geosciences, etc.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry providing economic analysis and valuations
Strong knowledge of the key principles of Decision Quality and experience applying them to investment decisions
Good understanding of economic analysis techniques and practical application of economic theory, decision theory/tools, and probabilistic / statistical analysis
Strong business analysis skills and the ability to organize, analyze, and communicate impact of decisions to team members, senior management, partners, and regulatory agencies
Proficient in accounting and economic based performance measures
Experience with the screening and evaluation of commercial opportunities
Advanced Financial modeling skills using Microsoft Excel
Self-starter with sound judgment and strong inter-relationship skills (listening, inquiry, advocacy, facilitation, and negotiation)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills including broad intuitive thinking coupled with an inquisitive nature
Results-driven team player who is comfortable working in a diverse work environment
Must be able to deliver on tight time schedules, working effectively with peers, asset staff, asset management, and JV partners
Experience in facilitating small to large decision or opportunity framing sessions is a plus
Experience in delivering Economics or Decision analysis related content training to others is a plus
Experience in programming in VBA is a plus
This role will be based in Houston, TX at our Woodcreek facility


Successful candidates may need to travel domestic and international on as needed basis.

City, State (if applicable):

Houston,TX

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