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Wells Drilling/Completion Supervisor-in-Training United States

Shell Exploration & Production Company (SEPCo) is responsible for safely finding, developing and producing oil and natural gas in North America. Shell has been operating in the Gulf of Mexico for five decades and these operations provide more than 73 percent of our U.S. oil and gas production.
SEPCo is the largest of Shell's E&P operating units, accounting for 17 percent of Shell's worldwide oil and gas production. Based in Houston, Texas, our key operating locations are in the Gulf of Mexico, South Texas, Wyoming, Alabama, Alaska and Canada.

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Responsibilities:

The primary intent of the Upstream Americas (UA) Drilling/Completion Supervisor-in-Training program is to provide interested individuals with the opportunity to learn about and participate in Shell’s Drilling and/or Completion field operations and to preview the lifestyle and work schedules required to be a successful Supervisor in Shell’s UA Wells organization. This assignment is temporary and there is no guarantee of permanent employment.

Opportunities are currently available in North Louisiana, S. Texas, Offshore Gulf of Mexico, and Pinedale, Wyoming.

During the three (3) to five (5) month program, individuals will be assigned to a Senior Supervisor, who will serve as that individual’s mentor for the duration of the program. Individuals are expected to adhere to all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards, as HSSE is critical to all aspects of Shell’s operations. Individuals will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and learn from experienced staff, while being involved in many of the following activities:

  • Participating in and conducting daily HSSE meetings and assessments to drive HSSE performance in the field
  • Planning,supervising and documenting well activities and driving performance in these activities without compromising HSSE
  • Tracking costs and managing budgets according to estimates
  • Well handovers/handbacks between Shell organizations
  • Implementation of new techniques and technologies
  • Interfacing with Shell engineering staff, Procurement, HSSE group, regulatory, internal Shell stakeholders, and external contractors

Please note that although engineers are welcome to apply, this program is not intended for individuals seeking engineering roles within Shell (individuals with an interest in opportunities which will lead to engineering roles in Shell should go to www.shell.us/careers and click on “Students and Recent Graduates”).


In order to receive consideration for this program,candidates must have completed at least the third year of 4-year degree in a degree program similar to those listed below

  • Construction Management
  • Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Technology
  • Petroleum Technology
  • Physics/Hard Sciences


Candidates who are currently enrolled in the 4-year degree programs other than those listed above should visit www.Shell.us/careers to learn more about Shell Internship or Graduate Recruitment opportunities.



Requirements:

Additionally candidates must have taken and earned a “B” or higher in college-level Algebra, Trigonometry and/or Calculus and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

In addition to meeting the above stated academic requirements, you must meet the following basic requirements:

  • You must have the legal right to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring sponsorship. Please note that Shell will not sponsor workers requiring a visa for this position at any time in the future.
  • Willingness to submit to and obtain satisfactory results from hair follicle drug testing.
  • Willingness to submit to and achieve satisfactory results on all background, medical and reference checks.
  • Willingness to fully embrace Shell’s Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies and programs.
  • Willingness to support Shell’s policy of a drug-free and harassment-free work environment.
  • Willingness to work a schedule that may include a brief period in an office environment, but is mainly a 2-week on/2-week off rotation in a field operations environment, which could be onshore or offshore.
  • For offshore locations, must be willing to ride in a helicopter or boat over open water, take/pass a basic swimming test, transfer to/from a boat using personnel basket swung by a crane or using a swing rope. Federal law requires individuals working offshore to either possess or be able to qualify to receive a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card.
  • Willingness to work at heights, climb ladders/stairs and walk on high elevation grating as needed.
  • Willingness to travel to/from home to work location prior to start and after end of each rotation, whether remote onshore or offshore location. Shell will reimburse or provide all related travel and living expenses for each rotation. Some accommodations will be Shell-provided housing where accommodation sharing is required and may be located on the well location.
  • Ability to use basic computer programs including email, Microsoft-related applications and some Shell-specific web-based programs.

The following will be preferred, but not required:

  • Prior work experience in either an industrial, agricultural, marine, manufacturing or a military work environment.
  • Prior work experience in an environment with formal safety policies/procedures.
  • Prior experience in a drilling/completion operations environment.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory requirements for offshore and/or onshore drilling and completion operations.


Application Deadline: Sunday 19 February 2012

Number of Vacancies: 16

In addition to the tasks outlined in this job description, you may be assigned other responsibilities as needed. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of companies offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Shell Companies in the U.S. are equal opportunity employers.

Wells Drilling/Completion Supervisor-in-Training
United States