Maritime Project Manager - Houston TX

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95707BR

Job Title:

Maritime Project Manager - Houston, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

The Maritime Project Manager will provide project management and maritime technical skills to Shell Group Companies, Joint Ventures and Third Parties on maritime elements of Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO), offshore maritime operations, Shuttle Tankers, STS operations and offshore offloading terminals.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:


New FPSO projects
Development of specifications
Managing tender clarifications and evaluations
Selection of oil evacuation systems
Recommendations for Award
Existing FPSO projects
Managing maritime elements of inspection, maintenance, modification and repair projects
Planning and managing Life Extension projects
Oil Evacuation technology and studies:
Leading studies for optimization of oil evacuation options
Development of new oil evacuation technologies
Design input into offshore terminals, including SPM, FPSO, Floating LNG, Regasification
Participation in Industry Committees and Workgroups (e.g. OCIMF, MTS, IMCA etc) contributing to the development of Industry Policies and Guidelines.
Contribution to the development of Shell Group standards and improvements in the management of Maritime risk.
Maritime and HSSE audits on facilities and vessels in work scope, contractor assessments, vessel inspections, reviews, risk assessments and incident investigations for Deepwater, Upstream and Integrated Gas maritime activities.


Accountabilities:


To comply with the Shell Business Principles, the Group HSSE and SP Control Framework, Transport Manual – Maritime Safety in all aspects of daily work. Consider Enterprise First and Shell’s overall strategy in project development.
To provide relevant maritime technical and project management expertise in FPSO and offshore oil evacuation projects.
To execute additional maritime-related projects as delegated by line manager
To manage virtual teams and project budgets of several million USD
To compile work scopes and contracts the services of third party consultants where required.
To acts as focal point for senior management of the Client organisation in delivering the maritime aspects of project work. To track time and resources to recover cost from clients
To positively contribute to shareholder value, by providing practical and innovative solutions to ensure the success of projects.
To positively influence projects so that they are conducted safely and efficiently
To challenge and enhance the efficiency and safety of established activities by application of appropriate standards and/or guidelines for maritime risk management.
To continually assesses the relevance of new/innovative maritime technical advances and maintain a contemporary knowledge base.
To consider personal development in relevance to current and future positions within the organization.
To apply Shell Group Standards (e.g. S&MT DECs, DEM1, DEM2 manuals) and Shell’s ORS and PMF processes.
To ensure that statutory and regulatory compliance issues are highlighted in a timely manner to clients and addressed as required.
To ensure that additional, value-adding Shipping and Maritime team capabilities are highlighted to all stakeholders and delivered as requested / agreed
The position is within the Shipping and Maritime Technology, Americas and is a Senior Member of a team of Shipping and Maritime professionals.
Influence: The position is required to lead and to work within multidisciplinary and virtual teams from various departments and at all levels across Shell Group and with third parties.
Policy: Establishes parameters for the development and management of maritime and infrastructure and operations and determines the level of risk entailed therein.
Independent Action: Advises internal and external clients on a wide range of maritime activities, proposing solutions to facilitate business development within acceptable risk levels.
Required to maintain a contemporary knowledge base within own area of expertise.
Required to consider personal competencies and proactively address development needs to close any competency gaps and to enhance professional skills.


Auto req ID:

95707BR

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 - One Thousand Main

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
Must be cable of obtaining BOSIET and HUET Certification for occasional visits offshore.
Travel and working at remote sites is expected up to 25% of time.
Must be fluent in English language (spoken and written).
Must be fit and capable of occasional strenuous exercise (climbing stairs, ladders and staging onboard FPSOs, in shipyards.
Ability to resolve conflicts and provide clear, fit for purpose solutions to customers in line with Group and Industry guidelines and practices.
Clear and concise communication skills ensuring that all instructions, expectations and deliverables are clear to all stakeholders. Able to independently produce written reports of a high quality in the English language and tailor for a variety of leadership and stakeholder audiences
Understands ISO quality management systems, HSSE Control Frameworks and asset integrity processes
Very well organised and able to develop detailed clear project plans. Can methodically track and drive all activities to meet objectives, holding people to account for their delegated tasks


Additional requirements:


Experienced as a senior licensed marine engineer, OR, a naval architect, hull superintendent or an offshore engineer with a relevant discipline degree and with equivalent maritime practical experience from shipyards or as part of a shore operations team.
Extensive overall experience in the merchant maritime industry OR FPSO industry, including significant time as project manager, ship engineer superintendent or in another significant operations role (preferably with international experience). Has a wide of network of contacts within the maritime and/or offshore industry.
Diverse experience in ship repair or offshore repair, ship repair yards, new-construction shipyards and ship / offshore vessel / FPSO operations. Has experience of managing dry-dockings, repairs afloat, turnarounds, particularly with oil tankers. Has knowledge, or experience managing life-extension projects.
Competent in own discipline and able to deliver as discipline specialist. Generally knowledgeable in other disciplines (Nautical, Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering, Electrical, EIC, DP systems). Able to lead, mentor and challenge other discipline specialists where required.
Consistently demonstrates strong HSSE values / leadership and knowledge. Develops a strong HSSE culture in project teams.
Conversant with maritime and offshore statutory and regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines. Knows where to seek information and clarifications.
General knowledge of Maritime contracts and procurement processes. Commercially aware and able to carry out simple screening economic evaluations to demonstrate the value of work in early stages of the project.
Natural leader and clear communicator who is comfortable leading diverse stakeholders by example. Has high energy and able to drive projects along at a suitable cadence. Is flexible and agile where required without compromising safety standards or excessively eroding project value to achieve this.


City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

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