Capital Investment Advisor

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Projects

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 18, 2022

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

What’s the role –

The Capital Investment Advisor for the Deer Park Chemicals is responsible for development and maintenance of the site’s capital business plans – both annual and long term - and facilitation of projects through the site’s Project Approval Process.

Accountable for:


Capital business plan execution and assurance that the site’s capital business plan commitments are being met.
Project Approval Process implementation and assurance that the aforementioned committees are meeting intent and commitments to the organization.
Annual and multi-year business plan alignment with site’s goals concerning competitiveness and affordability.
Investment category balance (Asset Integrity-AI vs Maintain Margin-MM vs Growth-GR) aligned with long term strategic targets.
Project classification category (AI, MM, Growth) and Solomon classification assignments.
Maintaining the Maintenance Capex plan vs. actual spend, which is critical in meeting the Site’s NECC target.
Leveraging various project initiators to support “feeding the project funnel” according to the timelines set forth in the long-range business plan.


Responsible for:


Financial determinations: capital vs. expense determinations, business unit allocations, and economic evaluations.
Manage the capital business planning process

Deliver the site approved capital business plan to the site’s leadership team and to central business functions
Manage the entry and update of data in Ether (Financial tracking and reporting database) for the site
Focal point to link with Chemical Business Development and Strategy teams to build the Growth Portfolio of projects in the multi-year business plan
Focal point and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the electronic Site Investment Proposal (eSIP) system (note: eSIP = Authorization for Expenditure--AFE)

Facilitate the progression of projects through the site’s approval Process

Lead the bi-weekly Site Challenge Committee meeting
Provide visibility of how the project will impact the business plan

Facilitate the monthly Site Investment Committee Meeting

Partner with Cost/Schedule Lead and review the monthly capital and expense forecasts for the Chemical business
Ensure health of the portfolio and alignment with the business plan

Facilitate the monthly Portfolio review with Asset Owners and Discipline Managers


Dimensions:


No direct reports
Annual budget: Capex budget varies from $90 - $200 Mln/yr (Projects/Turnarounds/Catalyst)
Project TIC sizes: varies from $0.3 - $100 Mln/project
Active overall project portfolio: varies from 80-130 on average
Active construction portfolio: varies from 10- 30 on average


Key Challenges


Stakeholder management at multiple levels of the site (Site Leadership Team, Asset Owners, Discipline Managers and Controls)
Short Cycle Requests
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Balancing competing priorities on capital needs.
Responding real time to meet capital business plan (BP) when out of plan work occurs by working with asset owners to find offsets.


Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Engineering Degree is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting capital projects is preferred.
Minimum 8 years of varied experience in petrochemical environment is preferred.
Business case development/risk analysis and evaluation.
Opportunity realization process.
Asset master planning fundamentals.
Financial accounting guidelines capital vs. expense determination.
Leadership Attributes needed to be successful in this role (heavily weighted towards Collaboration and Performance):
Curious, eager to learn and express own view with humility.
Resilient under pressure.
Seek out information about business direction.
Establish strong working relationships with individual stakeholders.
Listen to understand customer needs and perspectives.
Build trust and cooperation beyond immediate team.
Deploy a range of communication and influencing styles.
Take personal accountability to ensure timely delivery of commitments.
Understand how Shell generates value and makes money.
Provide feedback and coaching to peers.
Identify and implement solutions to achieve continuous improvement.


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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