Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer in Bacton

Shell Southern North Sea is a late life asset that has been operating for nearly 60 years. The asset includes an onshore gas terminal (Bacton), 2 x manned production installations (Clipper and Leman A), 19 x normally unmanned installations (NUIs), a Walk to Work (W2W) vessel and a mobile unit in combined operations performing ongoing D&R work.

Your principal role will be to provide independent technical advice, to help the asset ensure that the facilities are designed and operated in a manner where the risks are reduced to a level which is as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). To do this you will work closely with a broad cross section of the organisation, including other discipline engineers, project teams, operations and maintenance teams.

This role will be office based in Gt Yarmouth and includes regular visits to offshore locations and Bacton.

The role will be a technical authority and recognised subject matter expert in metallurgy. The role is a senior individual contributor and is expected to operate with minimal direct supervision, using their own initiative and technical judgement to provide structured advice, solve problems, make effective decisions, and prioritise workload:

• Materials & Corrosion Technical Authority, providing technical assurance within the operated asset including management of change for modifications and projects.
• Develop and implement an effective Corrosion Management Framework to support the asset to improve the health of the Process Containment barrier.
• You will play a key role in the management of risks associated with sand and erosion.
• You will play a key role in supporting the leadership team with Asset Integrity & Process Safety Management (AI-PSM), including monitoring and auditing.
• You will work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines that have equipment made of steel to improve the end-to-end processes for the management of asset integrity, including inspection, mechanical static, pipelines, structural and fabric maintenance.
• You will provide a learner mindset to bridge the gap and improve independencies between these disciplines regarding proactive materials management to prevent loss of containment, loss of value and other risks such as dropped objects.
• You will provide coaching and SME guidance/support to engineers across all other disciplines.
• You will play a key role in supporting the organisation to investigate & learn from loss of containment incidents or serious degradation issues to improve the end-to-end processes and prevent repeated occurrences.
• You will play a key role in managing the independent verification scheme for offshore installation. You will support the organisation with the strategic review of SECE verification findings including trends analysis to identify opportunities to improve performance and barrier health. You will be a contract holder for the verification body.
• Execute field visits and audits focusing on specific asset integrity related topics.
• Promote and actively support the implementation of Regulatory, Industry, and Shell HSE standards, including simplification of company procedures and work instructions.

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in a metallurgical/mechanical related subject would be an advantage.
• Technically experienced enough to act as the Materials & Corrosion Technical Authority for the asset.
• Fully conversant with relevant UK industry requirements, standards, and guidance.
• Extensive years of experience in the (upstream) oil & gas industry.
• The role holder will be a key change agent, responsible for enabling and embedding an improved management system. The ability to influence, build alignment, and take others with you will be essential to success.
• Flexible in terms of work location, willing to travel. Regular trips to Bacton gas terminal and offshore production facilities are an essential dimension of the job.
• Able to interface directly with regulatory bodies (e.g. the Health & Safety Executive) on Materials & Corrosion topics.
• Ability to set clear priorities and identify conflicting issues that require escalation or additional support.
• A passion to improve performance and achieve No Leaks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, external focus and a passion for engagement both internally and externally.
• Excellent analytical skills to distil asset integrity risks and ensure the validity of data.
• Experience of auditing and incident investigation would be beneficial.
• Fluency in English is required.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from a range of flexible working options.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Shell is working to advance an inclusive, psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, or other) during the application or interview process, please let us know when prompted in your application. We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.

Shell UK remains one of the North Sea’s biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK’s total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations. In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.