Assurance Coordinator at Shell Petroleum Development Company

What’s the role?

Ensures effective implementation of assurance activities including embedment of learnings from audits and incidents across Shell Energy Nigeria (SEN). Reports to the Technical Operations Director (TOD) but supports Shell Energy Nigeria Commercial & Distribution Operations teams in driving compliance to E&C requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Distribution Operations leadership in embedding SEAM Standards, implementing a program on learning from audits, LFIs, CLEs and best practice sharing, including those from other regions/clusters. Prepare communication materials, drive standard application of learnings, track progress of roll-out and oversee self-assessment activities to ensure embed learnings.
• Act as Radar / SONAR / SpheraCloud Assurance Coordinator for the team. Drive timely and quality close-out of audit actions. Review closed audit actions for compliance to requirements
• Develop and maintain Annual Assurance Plans which cut across 1st to 3rd Line programs. Act as 1st Line SME Reviewer for SEN 1st Line Assurance Activities. Analyse assurance and prepare quarterly 1st Line reports. Embed learnings across all asset/projects. Ensure compliance to Assurance program requirements and KPIs
• Work with the HSSE Advisors on HSSE incident learning, learnings from incidents, and facilitate monthly HSSE incident reviews. Work with GRA and relevant staff/teams to prepare Control Learning Events.
• Work with audit teams for audits in the cluster & provide coordination and logistical support. Develop standard pre-read materials for auditors. Review draft audit report with the Team and auditees and agree with auditors on SMART and fit-for-purpose actions to address findings.
• Plan own work and contribute to the development of team priorities. Take personal accountability for delivery of outcomes and understand impact on bottom line. Demonstrate care and inclusive / collaborative behaviors to drive sustained business performance.
• Model generative HSSE culture behaviors. Drive Shell’s commitment of no harm to people and environment protection. Demonstrate visible safety leadership through measurable actions.
• Demonstrate ethical leadership. Role model and drive accountability for adhering to safety, ethics and compliance standards (Shell’s general business principles, code of conduct, life-saving rules, T&S compliance requirements, country regulations and other standards) in order to elicit a strong societal license to operate.
• Understand safety and compliance risks for SEN and report emerging risks to SEN leadership.
• Develop file plan, maintain records and act as FSO for SEN teams ensuring compliance
• Standards and assurance-related files for Shell are primarily written in the English language and the successful candidate will need to have a good grasp of the English language.
• The role requires travel across locations and occasionally participating in calls beyond off-office hours.
• The successful candidate will need to have flexibility around job requirements as responsibilities for this role may be adjusted in future.

What we need from you? 

• Direct experience with Natural Gas operations in the Oil and gas industry and prior experience performing assurance activities is required.
• Must be able to work with diverse cultures and appreciate and leverage cultural differences
• Must possess excellent teaching skills.
• Skilled in application of tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, GSAP, SharePoint, Salesforce etc.)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience,
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in sciences or a similar field of study.
• Must understand the SEAM Standards
• Must be knowledgeable in HSSE requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable in IT tools.
• Must know how to analyse data and make presentations.