Turnaround Cost Specialist

Position Purpose

About the Opportunity:

Shell Canada is seeking for a Turnaround Cost Specialist (also known as Turnaround Cost Lead internally), to join their Shell Scotford Technical Services team.

As a Turnaround (TA) Cost Specialist, a successful candidate would be accountable for developing, monitoring, and reporting all aspects of TA costs for site TAs, with an overall drive to improve business results through TA competitiveness. As a core team member within the TA event organization, they develop TA event budgets and cost estimates for Refinery/Chemical TA events throughout different planning phases and then monitor and forecast throughout TA Execution. This role is responsible for the practical application of enterprise finance and TA guidance, including Shell internal standards and recommended practices.

Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of standard, consistent and robust cost management frameworks and procedures to turnaround (TA) events

• Manage the delivery of consistent but appropriate cost management structures for a portfolio of small to mega complexity turnaround events

• Assist with the roll-out of the Company standard tools and processes and apply them on projects and/or turnaround events

• Lead the implementation of Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and apply within the TA Estimate

• Assist in the preparation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Work Orders (WO)

• Deliver realistic and competitive cost estimates ahead of Turnaround assurance reviews for medium to mega complexity turnaround events

• Generate accurate monthly/weekly TA cost reports, including variances from the plan on commitment, value of work done (VOWD), and management of changes against approved Investment Proposals (IPs)

• Assist in analysis of trends

• Lead the implementation of Earned Value Management process

• Maintain and promote realism in the cost forecasts in the face of commercial pressure and optimism from turnaround teams

• Maintain consistency in cost basis through rigorous adherence to the controls processes

Skills & Requirements

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

• Bachelor's degree related to Cost Management is required

• Minimum 5 years cost control experience

• Extensive experience in turnaround or project controls

• Working knowledge of a broad range of cost controls systems

• Experience in using Microsoft Office Excel is required, Primavera and SAP are a plus

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management 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. 

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 among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

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.