EPST Member, Production Engineer

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development program and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

Where You Fit In?

• SPDC Enhanced Problem Solving Team (EPST) helps to deliver and sustain high performance by focusing on solving complex and high-level problems that mitigate long-term and/or high-impact threats.
• The EPST approach is based on applying the principles of Causal Learning – a performance improvement Unit with intent to enable people to create the future performance they want by developing a deep understanding of the technical and systemic causes of the current performance and then taking action to correct these causes.

What is the Role?

The Enhanced Problem Solving Team Member (EPST Member) reports directly to the EPST Lead and is part of a dedicated, full-time, multidisciplinary team tasked with solving complex operational and technical problems across SPDC. The team is responsible for discovering deeper causal factors that contribute to underperformance and consequently create learning environment where people can learn across all levels in the organization.

This work assignment will offer individuals the opportunity to develop in-depth problem-solving skills that can be applied in any Business or Engineering context in their future roles. The position has high exposure to the Leadership Team and provides opportunity to acquire advanced skills on how to engage and influence across functional boundaries and at all levels.

At a high level, improved performance will be driven by:

• Improved overall asset Availability through Causal Learning in SPDC to Top Quartile performance and in line with agreed business plans
• Improved Reliability – Reduce the frequency and severity of significant big hits resulting in unplanned equipment shutdowns.
• Improved Reliability processes in SPDC using the Causal Learning Methodology and outcome of Causal Learning Investigations as input into the threat and opportunities management tool (FiT4), Reliability Analysis, Manage Equipment Care (MEC) process and other aspects of the Safety, Environment and Asset Management (SEAM) standards.
• Improved recovery – Reduce the amount of time to recover from plant trips and mitigate the impact of Facility or individual unit trips
• Capacity to utilize Causal Learning Methodology across SPDC patterns that shape behaviours.

Accountabilities

• The selected individual is responsible for providing inputs bothering on their primary disciplines where required and contributing to the overall success of the EPST in addressing identified threats to within and outside Operations as may be required.

The EPST Member would deliver on the following objectives:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to support a culture across the Organization where no one gets hurt and process safety management is paramount (Goal Zero = No Harm, No Leaks).
• Apply Causal Learning to understand technical and non-technical issues that constitute threats to SPDC’s performance.
• Create the right Learning environment using effective Learning materials and effective communication strategy in other to showcase what is being discovered to the Organization.
• Provide the necessary groundwork to enable generation of effective Solutions Ideas, working with other key stakeholders across the Organization with the approval of the Sponsor to effectively develop corrective actions and to mitigate threats as required.
• Actively work to support the development of Causal Learning Capability across the Business, including Coaching, Quality Assurance and formal Trainings / Workshops.
• Actively participate in the global Learn and Improve network, including the global Causal Learning Practitioners network to leverage learning continually being cascaded across the group.
• Provide the necessary information to support leaders at all levels in the organization to drive learning and behavioural change in their part of the system through coaching and focused engagements.

Key Challenges:

• Demonstrating technical agility in navigating complex, heterogeneous system environment
• Investigate and analyze multiple systems simultaneously, adapting to varying operational requirements and tight deadlines
• Timely delivery of Investigations to address active threats across the business
• Seeking out mitigations (interim measures) while Investigations are ongoing, to prevent further escalations or repeat failures
• Occasional short notice travels to understand emergent issues due to nature of any aging Asset
• Understanding and articulating best approach to address System Patterns leading to shift in Culture.

What We Need From You?

The ideal candidate is expected to have the following attributes:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering or Science discipline
• Must have at least 5 yrs relevant experience in an Oil and Gas industry
• Awareness level proficiency in Causal Learning or similar Root cause analysis Methodology (e.g. 5 whys, Tripod Beta, Apollo Reality chart).
• Reflective system thinker that can process complexity, with the ability to draw quick insights from observations timely.
• Evidence of strong communication, collaboration & stakeholder management skills
• Flair for data mining and analysis, including complicated details from different Repositories (experience with integrated SAP will be a plus)
• Excellent presentation skills along with good PowerPoint knowledge and sufficient knowledge in technical writing (investigation reports, recording decisions)
• Willing and able to travel to site locations as required, even at short notice in response to organizational needs

Scam Warning

Shell does not request monetary payments (e.g. insurance policy, visa/work permit, HUET or HSSE training, special job offer, etc.) for employment. Individuals who are interested in opportunities within the Shell Group will find open positions listed on the company websites www.shell.com/careers when available.

Shell does not make use of employment forms; neither does the Company process CVs that have not been submitted through the proper websites: www.shell.com/careers. All successful applicants who receive an offer of employment from Shell would have been required to go through a formal and transparent recruitment process.

To learn more about Shell’s recruitment process please visit our website www.shell.com/careers.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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

“This position is impacted by the previously announced sale of SPDC. By applying to this position, if you are the successful candidate you will transfer to the buyer at time of sale.”