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Reference ID R166004 Updated 11/21/2024
Discipline Engineering
Norway, Norway
Kristiansund, Nyhamna
N/A

Where you fit in

The purpose of Norske Shell is to thrive through the energy transition and be a world class upstream and midstream operator fueled by the best people and processes. To that end, we want to build an agile, seamless, and integrated organisation based on natural teams in which:

  • We believe in goal zero and continuously learn and improve to achieve this
  • We are more flexible and resilient to adapt to changing conditions
  • We cherish day to day delivery and value creation
  • We simplify at every opportunity
  • We can continuously learn and develop ourselves

The new organisation will be more focused - more entrepreneurial with agile, digitization and Learner Mindset as key levers. Our people and teams will have more empowerment, more freedom to innovate and more line of sight and accountability to deliver to our bottom line. We strive to offer exciting development opportunities through broader roles and as such being able to work a wider range of opportunities.

What’s the role?

As the Electrical Discipline Engineer, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and shall deliver support and services in collaboration with the electrical discipline team, Asset team and Modifications Team to achieve safe, effective, efficient and reliable production. This entails delivery in Operational Excellence in a strong continuous improvement culture in HSSE, asset integrity, production, minor projects pre- decision projects pre-decision gate, Simplified plant change and cost leadership.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Compliance with Legal requirements and Shell standards
  • RRM Analysis (RCM; RBI, SIL, etc.)
  • Relevant Performance Standards
  • Capability of the discipline (competence & resources, coaching & mentoring)
  • Contract management per Category Management & Contracting Process (CMCP)
  • Ensure Compliance to Norwegian legal requirements:" Etterlevelse av petroleumsregelverkets krav til ansvarshavende for elektriske anlegg"

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain maintenance strategies, procedures and instructions and discipline documents
  • Ensure that necessary contracts relevant for the discipline are in place and are managed
  • Maintain and optimize asset register and maintenance program, including spare parts evaluation, SCE’s and Performance Standards to ensure the long-term reliability of the facility in accordance with the business plan
  • Input to Asset Care Plan and associated Business Planning/Maintenance Budget
  • Risks assess deviations in deviation process
  • Give input to and carry out, internal discipline audits according to assurance plan. Attend internal and external audits e.g. from authorities
  • Discipline approval of chemicals and evaluate substitution
  • The Discipline engineer is responsible for input of own installation activities (according to IAP procedure and Work Instruction) into the Medium-Term Integrated Activity Plan (MT IAP) as soon the activity is identified. This includes PM activities
  • Attend incident investigations

Discipline specific Responsibilities:

  • Ensure competence requirements within discipline are defined and ensure that requirements are met and documented. Also provide mentoring for technical/operational personnel of organization
  • Technical specific duties and responsibilities:
    • Owner of all generators for power production
    • Owner of all 420kV, 132kV, 22kV, 11kV, 690V, 400V and 230V transformers, switchgear and distribution panels
    • Owner of all UPS and distribution panels
    • Owner of all VSD’s for motor control
    • Owner of all motors and their protection relays
    • Owner of ignition and Ex control

Key Dimensions:

  • Act as contract holder and perform contract audits
  • As Electrical Discipline Engineer, you will execute “go see”, health checks and assurance activities for the discipline; ensure compliance with Norwegian legislation
  • As Electrical Discipline Engineer, you will report and inform operator of Nyhamna in accordance with ‘Nyhamna Samarbeidsprosedyre”

Hiring Location: Kristiansund-Omagata/ Nyhamna Gas Processing Plant

What we need from you

  • Bachelor (BEng) degree or Masters (MSc) degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Significant or relevant experience in electrical/ design engineering within maintenance and brownfield modifications
  • Compliance to FEK §7 part 1, meeting the requirements to possess the role as stand in for “Ansvarshavende for elektriske anlegg”
  • Good verbal and written communication in English and Norwegian (Norwegian Language is required). This includes writing technical documents as well as presenting results concisely to internal and/or external audience
  • Self-driven and strong finishing capability
  • Proven interpersonal and relationships skills in complex environments
  • Seek and understand assets priorities and adapt continuously
  • Excellent leadership capabilities and behaviours in line with Shell’s Leadership Framework and agile leadership principles
  • Proven delivery of Goal Zero HSSEQ target in Production Management
  • Lean Practitioner
  • Exhibits a strong sense of curiosity, adaptability, resilience, ownership, collaboration skills and drive for continuous learning and improvement

What we offer

  • Influential and exciting position in an agile energy company with the opportunity to make an impact
  • Inspiring, caring, diverse and inclusive working environment: At Shell, our aim is for everyone to feel accepted and valued for who they are
  • Professional career development opportunities and focus on personal improvement
  • Access to intensive and state-of-the-art training on relevant specialisms
  • Flexibility: We strive to give our employees the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life in a good and healthy way
  • Competitive compensation and benefits; bonus-scheme and employee share-saving program

Contact Information: For any questions or clarifications regarding this position, please reach out to:

Ole Andre Hammerøy, Discipline Lead Electrical

Email address: ole-andre.hammeroey@shell.com

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone applies when they don’t 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 orientation and life experiences to apply.

About the employer

Shell is transitioning to become a broad energy company with net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. In Norway, our challenge is to produce our natural gas in the safest, cleanest and most efficient way possible while using our knowledge and offshore experience to increase capacity in carbon capture and storage and create new opportunities in renewables and cleaner energy solutions like hydrogen and offshore wind.

We have just over 400 employees in Norway and are part of the global Shell organisation. Most of us work in cross-functional teams with effective collaboration and value creation enabled through agile ways of working and digital tools. We care about each other and always put health and safety first.

At Shell, you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in a work environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

  • We’re creating 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 - 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.