Technical Integrity Manager

Shell||s Upstream International Middle East (UIM) Region looks after assets in the Middle East and North Africa, with key existing operations in Oman, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Iran, Oman, Pakistan, Iraq and Syria. We are currently exploring further opportunities in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and are also represented in Kuwait, Tunisia, and Algeria. The businesses of the region represent a mix of (1) mature assets in countries like Oman, Syria and Egypt with robust cash generation and a key focus on Operational Excellence and Competitive Costs, as well as (2) an unprecedented number of growth opportunities in Iraq, Enhanced Oil Recovery in Oman, as well as significant exploration potential. The region is characterized by both its wide geographical/cultural spread and the complexity of the business relationships with host Governments and JV partners. With the exception of some of the exploration projects and Iraq Majnoon, none of the Shell||s business in the region is "Shell-operated|||| in a conventional sense. Within Shell, the region provides one of the best opportunities to achieve growth, and on an unprecedented scale. Business dimensions reflect activities in some 15 countries, with over 30 major fiscal contracts in place, currently delivering some 400 kboe/d upstream production in the mature assets, while incurring a total expenditure of some USD 4 bln on the various growth opportunities (all figures excluding Iraq projects). We||re currently looking to recruit a Technical Integrity Manager. Responsibilities: You provide the necessary process support, especially data gathering and analysis, activity assurance and will be a member of various committees at both global and regional forums. You manage the central delivery of key Asset Integrity - Process safety requirements in UIM and its ventures, and assists with regional sharing and dissemination of learning•s amongst UIM ventures and projects. You will also manage the Technical Integrity Hardware Barrier Verification contract in the Region in addition to other assurance duties. You will lead the Technical Integrity assurance program in UIM, providing implementation support for the program in the ventures. You will support the Asset Integrity-Process Safety Management (AI-PSM) manager in embedding Process Safety requirements and business principals into UIM ventures policies and plans. You will assist the ventures and their asset teams to identify shortcoming in their AIPSM programs, and work with them in closing any gaps. You will also represent the function and UIM on Operational Excellence reviews and similar activities. Significant regional travel will be undertaken in support of these activities. Requirements: You must have significant experience in Production or Field Engineering especially within the oil & gas industry, with a degree in Engineering or relevant disciplines. In addition, you must have:

• Knowledge of international standards in Operations and Maintenance for surface production equipment and systems,
• Knowledge of basic principles of managing Technical Integrity in Projects and Operations,
• Strong knowledge in the development and usage of HSE cases, risk identification and mitigation techniques,
• Strong understanding of Risk and Reliability management basic principles and the use of root cause analysis methodology for major failures,
• Proven experience in leading technical audits and reviews ,
• Experience in implementing main aspects of work planning, prioritization and preparation, shutdowns and turnarounds planning and execution,
• Knowledge in the development and use computerized maintenance management systems,
• Understand budget planning process, able to analyze and optimize costs, Identify cost improvement opportunities, and
• Know the latest technologies in surface production.

You must have strong influencing/coaching skills and the ability to deliver results through others.