Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

 

Where you fit in

The Telecom Operation Readiness & Assurance Engineer is a deep technical expert OT Security, working in the Global PCD/FT SOM to ensure that all OT aspects of Capital Projects are designed, built, configured and commissioned to the required specification and quality prior to handover to the Operating organisation. The role requires a practical background in Operations and Maintenance mixed with a general understanding of the Capital Project and DCAF assurance process, including experience in construction and commissioning.

What’s the role?

On a day-to-day basis, the role will involve:

Safety and compliance:

• Ensure safe execution of all telecommunication work in line with Shell Goal Zero targets

• Responsible for compliance to local/national/international regulations and licenses

• Responsible for compliance to company local and global Telecom standards (DEP)

The individual must:

• Feel empowered to stop and report unsafe work in a positive and constructive way.
• Understand project and construction site risks and safe work practices including safety observation reporting, permit and isolation creation and ownership.
• Understand hazard area zone classification and the certification of fixed and mobile devices related to their operational purpose and their location in or around hazardous areas
• Understand DEM1 process safety requirements in relation to Telecom design, construction quality and operational safety. Ensure compliance
• Understand DEM1 process safety requirements in relation to Information Management, specifically related to TAG management and As Built drawings. Ensure compliance

Telecom specification and design:

• Understand Telecom safety critical barriers and associated safety critical equipment and ensure any design and development activities are compliant with barriers, controls and performance standards
• Cooperate with Capital Project design engineers to review OT specification prior to Invitation to Tender (ITT). Ensure it meets the requirements and expectations of the Telecom and Connectivity operating organisations. Changes or amendments need to be recorded prior to providing OR&A approval
• Cooperate with project engineers, during EXECUTE phase, to review the Telecom detailed design prior to COMPANY acknowledgement of Contractors design. Ensure it meets the requirements and expectations of the Telecom and Connectivity operating organisations. Changes or amendments need to be recorded prior to providing OR&A approval
• Ensure design documentation and drawings are of high quality, concise in content and make references to all associated TAG numbers for Data Warehouse records
• Engage with Project IM/IT Manager to agree OR&A manpower for Commissioning and Operational Readiness and Start Up

• Provide OR&A summary report to FT Operations Manager and SOM Manager on completion of design. Report should highlight any discrepancies or risks in relation to current Operational systems and working practices

Telecom system testing, construction and commissioning.

• Cooperate with project engineers to review Factory Acceptance Test schedule to determine and agree which FAT need OR&A physical attendance, virtual attendance or no attendance required. Attendance should be based on risk
• Attend FAT as appropriate and capture formal observations in project records
• Attend construction yard during construction of telecom systems (if agreed in project schedule) to perform construction site inspection, observing workforce safety, worksite cleanliness and quality of construction. Observations and defects should be noted and recorded as per the appropriate project process
• Attend construction site to support project team during construction phase as required by the project in the resource management plan, specified in DEFINE
• Attend construction site to observe Mechanical Completion acceptance for all Telecom systems, ensure all records are documented in the Commissioning Management Systems ITR-A. Ensure all punch list items are correctly recorded at the appropriate risk level
• Support the project through the Pre-Commissioning phase, with attendance at any ITR-B test which involves Telecom system functional testing. Ensure all Telecommunication punch lists are complete and accurate at Ready for Commissioning (RFC) milestone
• Observe or perform (depending on Project plan) Telecom Commissioning Tests following the project Commissioning Test procedure, allowing the Operations team to accept the Ready for Operations (RFO) certificate
• Support Operations team through full Telecom handover and support Asset Operation Readiness team through Facility Start Up
• Responsible to perform OR&A assurance on all Telecom information management including records, As Built drawings, technical documents and databases (including Inventory Management, CMMS, Performance Standards, ATEX register)

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 ten (10) years in operational management of Field Telecom system in support of Business and Safety Critical operations at onshore or offshore Oil and Gas operating facilities
• Degree or Diploma in Communications and Electronics system or Equivalent trade qualification with extensive experience
• Experience in the support and implementation of Business and Safety Critical FT systems on an operating plant (preferably in Oil and gas industry) including:
• Broadband connectivity solutions including fibre optics, microwave radio, satellite systems, LTE, terrestrial and submarine cables
• Local and wide area data networking, wireless networks, voice services, SCADA systems, facility cable systems, mobile radio networks and staff welfare systems.
• Personnel safety including systems safety critical systems and SOLAS compliance. Including Public Address and General Alarm, marine, aviation and emergency radios, satellite phones, lifeboat transponders, etc.
• Asset protection systems including CCTV, Security access control, intrusion detection , collision avoidance and RADAR
• An in depth understanding of the Run and maintain practices, Performance Standards, Safety Critical Equipment and Maintenance Strategies. Experience with IT and Business Risk Management
• Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory obligations for upstream oil and gas facilities including specific requirements for communications systems
• Demonstrated understanding of the use of Computer based Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Strong interpersonal skills, which are critical and required to develop the professional respect essential for successful performance
• Has frequent exposure to / interaction with senior levels of business leadership (EC-2 and EC-3).
• Works independently under minimal managerial supervision. Delivers the work as assigned, applying the work procedures, frameworks. Guidance provided for those tasks where there are limited precedents available
• Fluent in English. Ability to manage relations with peers and senior managers effectively in various organizations
• Ability and willingness to travel and work at project construction yards or Offshore facilities in support of Greenfield, Brownfield or Operating asset project activities

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at

https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html

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.

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 potentials.

• 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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