Site Network Engineer - New Orleans LA

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

February 11, 2021

Business unit:

RDS CIO

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in

The digital transformation strategy of Shell requires an increasingly flexible, agile and secure IT environment in order to enable best use of data, cloud services, personalization of user experience and connectivity of devices. Keeping our business goals and user experience in the forefront, Shell IT has taken the decision to insource or directly procure a number of connectivity services. By taking greater control over key aspects of connectivity we can provide our users with better user experience, speed and agility, while maintaining operational effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, we are building a partially insourced and multi-vendor ecosystem for our connectivity products and services and will be developing new skills and capabilities. Come join us on this exciting and ambitious journey.

What’s the role?

This role is part of the Shell IT’s Upstream IT Service Operations Management team. The mission is to support projects with Network Engineer capabilities under the renewed model.

The Network Engineer is expected to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) covering the application of telecommunications and network technology deployed. This covers Shell’s businesses primarily at Shell’s location (offices, onshore plants, offshore plants, control rooms, trading floors, etc) and various types of projects including capital projects and IT projects.

The purpose of the Network Engineer role is to participate in projects, deliver the network elements and operational activities for connectivity.

Accountabilities:


Network Engineer may work small project (single technology) or larger (cross-technology) integrated projects with accountabilities for:
Providing PMs input for creating project charters with defined project scope, deliverables, milestones, required budget and governance.
Manage agreed deliverables against the agreed charter, or approved changes through the applicable project/program governance.
Collect and document requirements by specifying the needed functionality, all the non-functional requirements and all dependencies (e.g. cabling, construction or electrical work needed)
Develop a deployment and testing strategy which is aligned with business readiness and IT delivery timelines
Lead the deployment by orchestrating all activities across multiple teams, consisting off: central IT delivery, local installation, local testing and business stakeholders
Handover the deployed or changed services to operations
Share knowledge obtained and learn from others as part of a natural team across architecture, portfolio, design, network engineers, technical consultants, operations and service management, amongst others.
Troubleshooting issues with multiple support teams (On-Site Support, Control Rooms, vendors, etc.)
Assist in testing, connectivity, and troubleshooting:
Phone systems (analog and VOIP)
Conference room reservation boards
Connectivity for meeting rooms, A/V and break room A/V
Conduct recurring Safety-Walks of network spaces (approx. 50 IDF/network closets with routers, switches, UPS, etc.)


What we need from you


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
Minimum 8 years of experience in leading and executing Telecoms project delivery, Telecoms operations, or IT consultancy assignments to design, develop and deliver viable network and telecom solutions, preferably in Oil and Gas or similar industry with offshore experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or equivalent work experience.
A high degree of technical network knowledge on traditional (IP) networks and systems as well as telecom solutions such as, Wireless Canopy, Microwave, Fiber Optics, , Sub-marine Fiber and Access Security/CCTV connectivity.
Good understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite (IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, TFTP).
Knowledge of Layer-2 Switching, VLAN’s and Access-list.
Knowledge of WiFi, authentication, security technologies, Internet, SDWAN, MPLS and Voice over IP (VoIP).
IP addressing and subnetting and routing concepts.
Switches: Full configuration and VLAN setup on Cisco switches.
Router: Full configuration and monitoring of Cisco routers including VLAN’s.
Telecoms Industry knowledge with extensive experience in Networks and Telecommunications, Testing and Commissioning.
Knowledge of project delivery methodology for managing IT Projects in Oil and Gas
Agile awareness.
Consistently delivered results in a matrix, global virtualized organization.
Experience in negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Proven experience in stakeholder and relationship management including external vendors.
Ability to translate technical requirements and specifications into easily understood business concepts and vice versa.


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 process, 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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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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