Commercial Operator Distillates

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Trading Jobs

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 8, 2022

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What is the role

Purpose and Accountabilities:

Commercial Operations is currently seeking a Commercial Operator, to join our Commercial Operations Distillates, GTL and Baseoil/Wax Team. This team is responsible for managing Shell’s domestic and international movements of Distillates, GTL, Baseoil and Wax for the Distillates Trade Book.

Commercial Operators are primarily accountable for coordinating all aspects of the operational execution of a trading deal and optimizing overall profitability through commercial acumen and flawless operational execution. Operator activities include, but are not limited to:


Schedule physical movements including pipeline, barges, and tankers with refineries, terminals and third party customers. This entails coordinating, mutual scheduling requirements, and ensuring proper documentation is handled amongst our internal/external customers.
Ensures that all obligations arising from the oil contracts and/or charter parties are carried out.
Analyze risks and opportunities, and present proposals to key stakeholders.
Responsible for cargo operations, both domestic and international, adhering to Jones Act restrictions and Import / Export requirements.
Responsible for managing product quality parameters/specifications to maximize profitability.
Coordinate product blends to meet contractual specifications for daily updating/ monthly reconciling of inventory at our terminals and adhering to end of month processes.
Ensure all contractual obligations, agreements, and requirements are complied with.
Interact with oil and freight counter-parties in regards to post-deal activities and ensure documentary requirements are met.
Ensure all data pertaining to scheduling, customs, claims/demurrage are accurately recorded in Trading systems in a timely manner to enable efficient handling by the relevant service departments.
Keep adequate records to meet the company’s legal and fiscal obligations.
Effectively communicate with traders, schedulers, and other team members to develop logistical solutions to meet commercial excellence.
Apply commercial aptitude to gain stronger understanding of the business dynamics and provide logistical value. Build & maintain effective relationships with internal & external counterparties


HSSE / Compliance / Product Quality:


Responsible to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all movements within operational remit.
Responsible to ensure compliance with all HSSE control frameworks, examples of which are the OSP Assurance and the Shell Marine Vetting process.
Responsible to ensure compliance with all import/export and customs requirements as applicable.
Responsible to ensure compliance with all product quality standards and requirements for product to meet EPA regulations and specifications.


Dimensions:

The team is responsible for managing the logistics (truck, rail, pipeline, marine, and terminals) and inventory for Distillate, GTL, Baseoil and Wax movements. The Commercial Operator is expected to “own the molecule” and understand the operations and commercial implications of their desk. The role will be part of a larger Operations team within the Commercial Operations organization, supporting Shell Trading in a dynamic, fast paced, business-critical trading environment. As this is an operational role, the candidate will be on call 24/7 and has the potential to require a significant degree of off-hours support. Accessibility via phone is required at all times. This position has operational pressure and working stress, which the successful candidate should be aware of in terms of a dimension.

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 Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or Engineering or Trading Operations
Trading operations, or equivalent role for at least 3 years
3 or more years scheduling experience, Colonial Origin scheduling experience preferred.
Blending experience in operations, or similar process is advantageous.


The added complexity of the role will require the following skillsets:


Ability to think on feet, and make decisions without having complete information/knowledge
Managing many commercial stakeholders, and being able to adapt to needs of that stakeholder and desk
Resilient under pressure, managing a challenging workload and multiple priorities/demands
Ability to work, and learn autonomously with minimal supervision
Highly effective planning & organizational skills are essential.
Highly motivated and possess strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills to recognize and solve problems quickly.
Strong commercial acumen to recognize the operational areas of potential value creation, or loss, of a trading deal, and the ability to identify new opportunities.
Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge of Endur, Qlikview and Salesforce.com
Team player and high inter-personal skills capable of developing and maintaining strong internal, external and virtual relationships.
Perform the daily task of quantifying and analyzing discrepancies between the plan, schedules and actual performance. Analyze and communicate results to the responsible parties to take necessary corrective actions. Escalate issues when need be.
Lead or support the month end process for reporting deal volumes and inventories in ETRM system.
Provide backup coverage for other schedulers


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 exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of 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 process, 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.

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