, United Kingdom Job Family Group: Maritime Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: April 10, 2025 Business unit: Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: Proposition: Join Shell Shipping & Maritime’s Assurance team, where you'll support both local and global Shell and Joint Venture businesses. Our team is a vibrant and positive place to work, valuing diversity of experience and thought. We believe in fostering an inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, develop, and most importantly, be yourself. Our team, composed of diverse nationalities, collaborates with vessel operators from around the globe. We cherish an inclusive environment where different values and perspectives are celebrated, with safety as the top priority in every activity. Expect plenty of support and encouragement while you’re here. You'll work alongside people who share your passion for safety and compliance. We place a high value on career growth, and with significant changes impacting our industry, you'll have opportunities to develop new areas of expertise and tackle rewarding challenges in the digital space as we pioneer new ways of working. Where You Fit In? Shell operates approximately 2,000 vessels daily, with the SAFE Team conducting around 75,000 vessel screenings each year. To manage risks effectively, around 25,000 OCIMF and CDI reports are reviewed and evaluated annually, including over 3,000 specifically for Shell. Additionally, about 100 management reviews (TMSA 3 audits) of third-party technical operators are performed each year. Our Maritime Assurance team is a diverse group, fostering an inclusive environment where different values and perspectives are highly valued. Safety is our top priority in every activity. Joining Shell SAFE Team offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth within a diverse and dynamic organization. Our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people are the foundation of everything we do. Special Challenges: Success in this role requires the ability to remain rational, composed, and professional under pressure. What is the Role? The incumbent will be responsible for understanding, managing, and implementing Transport Safety Standard, Maritime Safety Standards to support the group's shipping business requirements. This role requires familiarity with international legislation (e.g., MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM) and industry standards, codes, and guidelines (e.g., ISGOTT, ICS, IBC). • Act as an accountable decision maker in the vetting process. • Maintain clear accountability over safety and performance for assets. • Leading Management Reviews (TMSA3 audits). • Make decisions regarding the clearance process. • Provide leadership support to others in the S&M India (Chennai) Office. • Carry out SIRE 2.0 editorial reviews. • Carry out SIRE 2.0 Inspections. • Incident Responder Support for Emergency Response Team. • Contract holder for vetting contracts. • Long Term Time Charter Vessel and Technical Operator focal point support both Trading and JV partners in the vetting process. • Act as focal point for companies on long term time charter business with Shell • Lead projects based on business needs. • Engage with stakeholders to balance risk and commercial value. Key responsibilities include applying Shell's established vetting criteria for vessels nominated for Shell group business. The successful candidate may receive training to become OCIMF accredited inspector and maintain the competence needed to conduct ship inspections. This position may involve participating in an after-hours duty roster and traveling internationally. What We Need from You? We are eager to hear from candidates who hold or have held an STCW II/2 (Deck or Engineering) CoC issued by a recognized flag. You should have a solid understanding of relevant international standards, Classification Society rules, and regulations. We have a strong preference for candidates with previous experience in maritime vetting and HSSE. Having experience as a Master or Chief Engineer Officer on ocean-going tankers (LNG, LPG, Chemical, Crude, Products) is advantageous and is necessary for SIRE accreditation. We welcome candidates with a minimum of 5 years of sea time as an officer, or those who have served as Chief Officer or 2nd Engineer with more than 2 years of shore-based experience, or a candidate that has other proven experience in the maritime field that meets the requirements of a MAA-MS. 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 behaviours. 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. - DISCLAIMER: Please 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. 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