Project Engineer - Pipeline

Where you fit in –

The Gulf of Mexico Projects & Technology Deepwater Projects organization is responsible for the delivery of subsea technology solutions for all major Deepwater Projects in the Americas region including the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil as well as in emerging basins. The Subsea projects group also supports the delivery of a number of projects in Trinidad and Tobago in support of Integrated Gas Business.

The Pipeline Project Engineer will report to a Subsea Project Manager in the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Projects group. No line management of Shell staff is involved.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the design and delivery scope of Pipelines, Risers, subsea structures, subsea fiber optic cable installation, etc for various projects as applicable. The responsibility includes specification, selection, design, tendering, award, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of these project scopes. Particular focus on personal and process safety leadership is critical to success in the role. The position offers the opportunity to grow into the leadership of progressively larger and/or more complex projects as delivery competence is demonstrated.

What’s the role –

The Pipeline Project Engineer is responsible for the delivery of the Subsea, Umbilical, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) scope for various projects within the responsibility of Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Projects organization. This includes:

• Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPCI) Contract management of the subsea installation contracts for projects
• Manage and coordinate logistical aspects
• Coordinate technical Interface issues between disciplines
• Monitor and report project progress.
• Manage all marine assurance aspects with the Marine Assurance team.
• Lead or participate in the development of specifications and tender packages for the delivery (design, construction, and installation) of the subsea systems including procurement of long lead equipment
• Determine and take corrective action as necessary to ensure delivery to promise.
• Oversee the development and/or bridging of contractor HSE management systems and promote safety culture and practices with suppliers to ensure safe installation and operation of the relevant equipment and systems.
• Goal Zero/ Successful delivery, manage cost and schedule of the SURF scope through Front End Engineering and Design, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation and commissioning

Dimensions

• No line management of Shell staff is involved. However, coordination and prioritization of project technical activities, coordination of needs across multiple disciplines, and direct interfacing with operations staff and manufacturers are part of the job scope.
• The job emphasizes interactive participation with the other project participants balancing individual project goals and deliverables against the success of the overall project and portfolio.
• The Pipeline Project Engineer will report to the SURF Project Manager in the GoM Projects Deepwater Organization and work within the portfolio projects SURF delivery structure under the direction of the SURF PM.

What we need from you -

• Degree in Engineering with ten (10) years relevant experience in Upstream Deepwater/ Offshore Project Engineering and Management.
• A legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Specific skills and experiences must include:

• A strong HSSE commitment and demonstrated HSE leadership skills are essential to performing in our project delivery environment.
• The ability to manage interfaces is critical.
• Manage the execution of the Project Assurance Plan and ensure that deliverables are executed on time.
• Applicants should have the ability to organize and carry out hands-on technical work, to assess the impact of regulatory and commercial aspects on project decisions and to generate ideas to optimize project commercial and technical decision-making.
• Prior pipelines design and installation experience.
• Manage all project execution activities, in compliance with the Project Execution Plan and Basis Design and Engineering Package agreed at Project’s Final Investment Decision.
• Strong in communications, influencing and leadership skills across a diverse team, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills to develop trust and credibility among varied interfaces.
• Design and construction experience of pipeline shore approach including Horizontal Directional Drilling and onshore pipeline will be an advantage.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• Openness and willingness to apply a Learner Mindset to individual and team performance.
• Ability to quickly build strong relationships in multi-cultural environments.

NOTE: The role is based in Houston, with frequent international travel to contractor’s sites and offshore.

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 of 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

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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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