GOM Deepwater Commercial Advisor

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Commercial and Retail

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 18, 2022

Business unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

Where you fit in –

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for integrated, complex projects or solving non-routine issues, that require development of strategies, the opportunity to develop and apply commercial/negotiating skills, innovation, the opportunity to expand and utilize E&P knowledge and contractual complexity, as well as opportunities that broaden overall global industry knowledge (within and/or outside your core discipline) this could be your chance to fulfil your desire.

Shell’s Deepwater (DW) business is a global line of business encompassing Shell’s DW activities in Brazil and the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM), as well as future DW provinces like Mexico. The DW US Commercial team, of which this role is an integral part, is accountable for identifying, leading and executing Shell’s DW US GoM commercial strategy in line with Shell’s DW US GoM strategic intent. Key areas of the team’s responsibilities, include, but are not limited to, asset commercial (negotiating, structuring, drafting, implementing, and executing/managing relevant agreements across the asset lifecycle/midstream and interfacing with co-owners and other external stakeholders), new business development (opportunity identification, commercial maturation, negotiations and executing), ensuring adequate decision quality (DQ) and economic valuations for commercial deals, supporting Shell governance in major projects in the commercial area, developing and maintaining commercial alignment with other Shell businesses, supporting strategy and portfolio activities, business planning and deal delivery.

What’s the role –

The purpose of the Commercial Advisor position is to provided commercial leadership for and directly support, as the primary interface with, project and asset teams in the DW US GoM Production and Developing Assets within his/her area of responsibility, with the objective of realizing commercial value and mitigating risks across the DW US GoM value chain to ensure end to end delivery and integration - from exploration to abandonment/divestment and associated midstream arrangements with third party pipeline companies and gas processing and other midstream companies. This position also serves as the primary commercial interface managing venture co-owners, midstream service providers, governmental agencies, and engaging with other internal and external stakeholders and creatively solving complex, non-routine issues in contracts and agreements.

Accountabilities/Dimensions include:


Creating, negotiating and implementing commercial deals and related contracts for all assets and projects in the US GoM Developing and Production Assets within his/her area of responsibility, including, but not limited to oil and gas leases, mineral titles, joint venture agreements, joint operating agreements, farm-out/farm-in agreements, purchase and sale agreements, unit operating agreements, production handling and facility use agreements, interconnect agreements, midstream gathering and transportation agreements, gas processing agreements and acquisition and divestments in support of the full project and asset life cycle and to maximize end to end value.
Managing and leading discussions with co-owners and other key stakeholders, including third parties such as Government Authorities and Regulatory bodies, on commercial agreements/opportunities that are required to deliver the DW US GoM Developing and Production Assets’ objectives/targets in support of the DW US GoM business.
Working closely with relevant Economics, Legal, Finance, Tax and other discipline/function representatives to ensure commercial terms, opportunity risks and economic valuations are accurately understood and the commercial solutions are developed, negotiated and executed to maximize value to Shell, whilst appropriately managing risk and decision quality.
Providing commercial leadership to project Business Opportunity Managers (BOMs) and asset managers based upon interpretations of commercial agreements in order to deliver/exceed objectives.
Managing co-owners and processing Authority for Expenditure (AFEs) to ensure requisite support from co-owners such that investment decisions can be undertaken.
Developing competitive/resilient growth options and supporting New Business Development (NBD) teams implementing portfolio management initiatives (i.e. dilutions, divestments, acquisitions) by providing due diligence, advice on deal construct and asset attributes and leading joint venture negotiations, with a focus on the potential impact to the entire value chain.
Leading and/or supporting management of Opportunity Realization Standard (ORS) actions, including preparing ORS documents, to ensure commercial deals are managed effectively as per Manual of Authority (MOA) and ORS standards.
Active management of potential Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) issues in all commercial activities in area of responsibility.
Direct report to Commercial Manager for DW US GoM Developing and Production Assets.
Will be supporting the team to negotiate, execute and manage major contracts with headline sizes that could be up to US $500 million of varying degrees of complexity; and working with the team to implement existing contracts and manage joint venture operations.
Will manage and prioritize a demanding and complex workload, whilst consistently delivering commercial value for the business. Prepare and co-lead integration best practices and value delivery.
Key Stakeholders (Internal/External): Central to the role are effective and productive interfaces with the other commercial teams in relevant functions (e.g., Finance, Legal, C&P, Regulatory, Tax, Legacy, and others), many parts of the Lines of Business (LoBs) such as Exploration. Key external interface for the role with commercial and technical dimensions is the relationship with the existing co-ventures and other companies in the US GoM who can present opportunities for NBD.


Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Bachelor’s degree required with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
Proven commercial experience and knowledge of a variety of oil and gas agreements across the value chain, with ability to draft, interpret, implement and administer/manage agreements to better optimize value (Upstream E&P life cycle experience would be highly advantageous).
Track record of supporting delivery of and directly delivering commercial value for the business with successful negotiations with external counterparties.
Self-starter, highly driven and committed to delivery of results with a track record of delivering high quality material within tight deadlines.
Strategic thinker with high capacity and ability to prioritize and manage a demanding and significant workload, adaptable and personally committed to the delivery of results with high quality material/outcomes.
Actively seeks out new challenges and opportunities to improve practices and procedures for efficiencies, integration and/or value optimization.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to engage, influence and work effectively and inclusively with other functions and teams across the Group and at all levels to forge strong, trusting relationships. Ability to sustain with resilience through challenging interactions over prolonged periods.
Experience in Decision Quality, Decision Analysis and proven ability to incorporate risk/uncertainty and communicate resulting conclusions/considerations clearly in decision making process.
Understands and advocates for the adoption of integrated value practices in projects and assets, to mitigate risk and maximize end to end value generation.
Work location can be in Houston or New Orleans.


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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