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Reference ID R182526 Updated 06/25/2025
Production and Manufacturing Downstream
Canada
Fort Saskatchewan
N/A

What’s the role?

The Distribution Team Member oversees all functions relating to the safe, environmentally sound loading, unloading, and shipping of rail cars / trucks which meets or exceeds Shell, industry and government standards. The Distribution Team Member is the field execution lead for all rail and loading activities on shift.

This role is responsible for: 

  • Monitor shift loading progress and performance, and identify constraints to meeting the plan

  • Support Rail Contractor in loading/off-loading of rail cars (Sulphur, HAO, HOS), Sulphur Truck loading, and rail yard car movements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

  • Support Rail & Loading contractor by ensuring availability of Distribution consumables (placards, car seals)

  • Conduct assurance walks and observations of loading and switching in Distribution areas

  • Assess Contractor Front Line Barrier Management on shift

  • Review executed procedures for units and provide procedure updates as needed

  • Troubleshoot loading system issues and escalate to Distribution Production Specialist when required

  • Adhere to compliance with license to Operate an Industrial Railway

  • Adhere to TDG compliance in the Distribution area

  • Ensure shift logs for the Distribution Area are up to date and enter threats into the Shift Plan

  • Enter notifications for Distribution area

  • Create Isolation packages to support Maintenance Planning, Scheduling, and Execution of work

  • Prepare and isolate equipment as required for repair or maintenance activities following Safe Work Practices

  • Permit maintenance work in Distribution following the Permit to Work Safe Work Practice

  • Review and execute Daily Order Instructions

  • Escalate Environmental Compliance concerns to Chemicals & Distribution Production Team Leader

  • Conduct winterization walkdowns and enter data into the Extreme Weather Bad Actor Registry

  • May be required to fill a reserve worker role

What you bring

  • Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

  • Minimum 3 years related experience preferred in Manufacturing

  • Willingness in obtaining 4th class Power Engineering certificate

  • Experience with rail car and truck loading/offloading is an asset

  • Knowledge of Emergency Response protocols would be advantageous

  • Ability to manage equipment isolation activities

  • Possess basic computer skills, i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

  • Class 5 Driver’s License is required

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

  • Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together

  • Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

  • Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

  • Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

  • Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

  • Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world

  • Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

  • Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world

  • We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.

At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:

  • Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets

  • Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia

  • A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada

  • The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility

  • The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario

  • Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels

  • 15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations

  • Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery

  • Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business