JOB OPENING IN SHELL NIGERIA

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Systems & Assets Standards Adviser
Job ID: F17766
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 39 countries and employ approximately 19,000 staff (not including contractors).

This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. It has the largest acreage in the country and produces some 43 per cent of the nation's oil.The company's operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an area of around 31,000 square kilometres. SPDC has more than 6,000 kilometres of pipelines and flowlines, 87 flowstations, eight gas plants and more than 1,000 producing wells.The company employs some 5,000 people directly, of whom 95 per cent are local employees. Another 20,000 people are employed indirectly through the network of companies, which provide supplies and services. Together with its Joint Venture Partners, SPDC produces an average of 1 million barrels of oil per day.Our mission is to be the operator of first choice in Nigeria through a commitment to strong economic performance and every aspect of sustainable development.

We’re currently looking to recruit a Systems and Assets Standards Adviser to join us in Port Harcourt.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll support implementation of baseline security performance criteria, including all physical protective measures and facility security plans.

We’ll also expect you to:·
Conduct internal security audits to ensure baseline security performance criteria are met· Provide technical assistance and operational support to the security departments·
Ensure minimum levels of technical competence for all systems operators·
Develop and implement technical post orders for all systems operators.

Requirements:

With a good knowledge of the Exploration & Production business and an understanding of the local environment, you’ll be able to assimilate complex data, define objectives and deliver clear results using available resources.A methodical planner with an eye for detail, you’ll be capable of ensuring compliance with specific standards. We’ll also expect you to have the ability to network with Area Security Advisers and industry counterparts, and influence key customers.Application Deadline: Wednesday 17 December 2008Number of Vacancies: 1Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy which sets out, the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.'Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer'.

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