Gas Fire Generation Technical Lead

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Commercial and Retail

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 24, 2020

Business unit:

Integrated Gas

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role?

The Technical Lead for Gas-Fired-Generation (GFG) will be a team member of the newly created Portfolio & Development group within Shell Energy America. That team will be responsible for the development of gas-fired power generation prospects via greenfield development within U.S. target markets.

The successful candidate will conduct market analysis, initiate and nurture relationships with stakeholders such as industry, land holders, maintain relationships with existing partners and address their needs, and set the (reputational) direction for Shell Gas Fired Generation in the external environment in the US.

To excel in this role, the successful candidate need to enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, have excellent people skills, and be comfortable representing Shell Energy Americas both internally and externally and act as an enabler to the Business Development and Trading colleagues.

The role will encompass key activities ranging from land acquisition, permitting, conceptual design, planning, and securing interconnection agreements. The team assures compliance with environmental, construction and other permit requirements for all development projects and acquisition prospects, working with appropriate standards, and evaluating risks and developing appropriate mitigation actions. This role provides advisory support for new growth opportunities through the M&A process.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and promote greenfield and brownfield opportunities from a technical viewpoint to develop Gas-Fired-Generation projects for Shell Energy based upon a pre-agreed upon list of technical development criteria

• Once approved, work within team to successfully complete the development process from start to finish.

• Technical due-diligence review and advice of prospective gas-fired asset acquisitions

• Local state, federal and regional permitting of projects

• Create project development plans to meet company objectives

• Provide technical support to Sales and Origination and Trading groups by aiding decision making through project permitting, development and due-diligence as required

• Create and maintain effective communication and supportive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and especially with project landowners to ensure that project-specific requirements are effectively negotiated and secured

• Develop and implement the technical strategy for securing project grid interconnection and transmission

• Optimize equipment choices and layouts, identifying value-enhancing measures during design iterations

• Duly record project updates and progress reports; identify risks and possible solutions for upper management and Group discussions

• Ensure project-specific technical assessments capture all corresponding development, permitting and operational cost assumptions to support accurate financial modelling

• Provide advice and guidance to affiliates within Shell on power generation projects or projects related to power generation

What we need from you

• 10 years in power generation project development,

• 8 years-experience in competitive power markets,

• Proven ability in deal identification and delivery

• The opportunity lead is expected to understand the interaction between all aspects of a project, and ensure the optimum is reached in terms of risk and value management.

• 15 years of experience in power generation project development throughout multiple markets and technologies

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant disciplines

• Proven track record of successful development of projects in various markets

• Display a strong drive to deliver results, persistent in overcoming obstacles and eager to take responsibility for making things happen in a complex development landscape

• Strong people management skills with ability to work in teams and applying integrative skills

• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills

• Strong external network, experience and insights relevant to new energy technology and business model development.

• Be able to cover a wide scope of activities and priorities.

• Proven ability to establish strong relationships internally and externally and to collaborate within an integrated, multifunctional, commercially-oriented team

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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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