Shell Hiring for Wells Intervention Engineer at Texas Full Time

What’s the role?

Well Intervention / Abandonment Project Operations & Execution:

• Deliver world-class design/execution performance, a performance mindset is required to support the team to achieve Wells 2025 Ambition.

Project Operations & Execution:

Assist Well Operations Team Lead and Lead Operations Engineer with Operational Excellence. Responsible for:

• The execution of well intervention and abandonment operations, with integration across disciplines to ensure safe, efficient, and effective work program execution.

• Significant stakeholder management to support and foster relationships with asset teams including subsurface, production, facilities, and construction.

• Tracking operational cost and time metrics, after action reviews (AAR), well documentation, manage handover between Wells and Production, and develop performance improvement plans.

• Managing contractor adherence to performance improvement plans associated with project delivery, GHG emissions, and Cyber Security.

• Implementing Franchise delivery and acceptance in the subsea intervention space.

• Supporting root cause failure analyses (RCFAs) and sharing learnings across the broader Interventions and Operations community.

• Support engagements with JV co-owners where applicable and the development and analysis of competitive benchmarking to drive operational excellence.

• Supporting portfolio wide technology development to improve field operations.

• Supports regulatory permitting and engagements during execution.

HSSE:

• Integrate HSSE in the design, planning, and execution of Operations. Actively promote HSSE and Sustainable Development (SD) in all activities and ensure compliance with business principles.

• Assist with the development and implementation of HSSE and Well Control Plans, as well as assist with the creation of a global Well Control Contingency Plan.

  • Imbed the safety culture of Assist & Assure with rig contractor. Continue to deepen understanding amongst team and build a strong HSE culture in line with our Business Principles.

Commercial:

• Understand and embed contracting strategy into selection and execution of Well intervention/Abandonment scope. Partner with contract management team (CMT) to improve commercial agreements where possible.

• Track value leakage (e.g. contractual and non-productive time) and relevant service provider performance throughout execution and feedback to the CMT to support Business Performance Reviews and contract changes. Collaborate with contractors regarding performance, planning, variances, etc. as needed.

Technical

• Assist with the identification, development, and implementation of new technologies and the opportunities to optimize field operations. Work to define alternative methods to the Cat-B market for Subsea Interventions.

• Must be familiar with executing an Intervention/ Abandonment Program, including selection of Well Access System and Subsea Tree Interfaces for In Drilling Riser, Riserless, & Open Water Intervention Riser Applications.

• Experienced in designing an Intervention Riser and Riserless Fluid Conduit System and Validate with Global Riser Analysis.

• Experienced in optimizing Subsea Well Intervention Delivery Program for Workover, Abandonment, and Production Enhancement (Riser based and Riser-less).

• Experienced in Control Systems for In Drilling Riser, Riserless, & Open Water Intervention Riser Systems.

• Experienced in ROV Tooling necessary for Well Intervention Program.

• Ability to select Well Intervention Work Unit (MODU, MSV, CAT-A, CAT-B) and Equipment/Interfaces for Riser and Riserless Programs.

What we need from you

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field with at least five (5) years’ relevant experience

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.

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 f 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 processes, 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.