Sr. Regulatory Specialist

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Health Safety Environment and Security

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

August 17, 2022

Business unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

What’s the role –

The GoM (Gulf of Mexico) Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Affairs (SER) mission is to safeguard our GoM family and License to Operate. We steward safety, environmental, and regulatory performance through proactive collaboration as trusted partners, delivery on our commitments, and loyalty to our values in daily decisions.

This position is for a Regulatory Specialist that has the experience, capability, and capacity to secure well permit approvals associated with all types of wells related activity. This position is part of the GoM Subsurface Regulatory Team that is part of the greater Regulatory Affairs Team within the Upstream Deepwater Business. All well related activities conducted in the GoM are enabled by the associated Permits handled by this team.

Accountabilities:


Serve as a focal point for Well Engineering and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEMRE) for specific wells related activities.
Execute effective well permits for specific business operations to avoid non-productive rig time and to meet the Deepwater business plans.
Provide quality assurance for the information provided to the regulator to ensure it is accurate, as required by the regulations, and meets Shell standards.
Contribute to planning and execution of regulatory stakeholder engagement strategies to secure the necessary permits and authorizations. Provide advice to the organization in this space.
Work closely with other well permitting staff and support efforts to build an effective network of expertise. Support the Wells community.
Well permitting preparation includes all supporting documents including the N10 requirement, MWCC Covered Well Addendums, Rig BOP document Packages, APDs, APMs, WAR’s, EOR’s, Open Hole Reports, BOP Stack Hop Requests, Well Potential Tests, etc…
Participate in both company/regulator well-related reviews as well as in applicable industry sessions.
Represent Shell at meetings with regulators for guidance on permit approvals when necessary and ensure other Shell technical staff are prepared for meetings with the Federal Agencies.
Provide review and comments on proposed drilling and completion regulations that impact the Wells business.


Typically:


Works for a single site / location.
Portfolio has a stable external environment with low level of risks.
Has some exposure to / interaction with business leadership and external stake holders.
Manages multiple large operational and tactical HSSE projects.
Works as an autonomous Safety professional, translates the guidelines and standards into practice and solves common safety challenges. Works within HSSE Control Framework and policies under defined directions while receiving occasional guidance on techniques.
May hold Technical Authority TA3.


Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
College degree, Engineering background preferred.
5 or more years of Regulatory experience.
Supporting multiple internal partner workgroups such as Wells (rig personnel, office-based engineers and Superintendents), Exploration, and Brownfield Development Teams.
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of well permitting preparation.
Communicating with the Federal Government as a “voice of Shell” and managing the relationship is key to the success of this role.
Maintain records of electronic and hard copy submittals, approvals and other correspondence with Regulators in the Regulatory Affairs SharePoint site.
As needed, back-up Subsurface Team Lead and other staff when away from office. Back-up other regulatory colleagues as needed to provide routine well support. Participate in carrying and answering the rotating Incident Phone.
As needed, mentor junior team members. Participate in user community training to ensure compliance and minimize INCs. Author internal guidance documents as appropriate.
Maintain a strong knowledge level of competency for offshore Regulatory issues facing GOM.
As needed, represent Shell at industry technical committee meetings, e.g. OOC.
Network with industry peers regarding rulemaking and developing compliance issues. Comment on proposed rulemaking.
Maintain archived hardcopy regulatory agency submittals and approvals.
As needed, contribute documentation to be provided in asset sale data rooms.
Maintain Shell’s positive reputation with Regulators.
The role supports 24 hr/day operations involving work outside of normal working hours; therefore, flexibility of work schedule and effective time management is required.


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 exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

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

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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