Job Description

The Role

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  The new SEAM organization integrates Safety, Environment & Asset Management activities, with a broad geographical footprint, that will support Shell’s business & assets around the world. The vision of SEAM is to provide capability across the spectrum of Safety, Environment and Asset Management with:
  • shaping the future ways of working through introducing to the business new technology and the new ways of working, including e.g. digital, SBO, and real-time, data-driven, end-to-end optimization and risk management, but also global programmes like Human Performance-Based Safety Philosophy.
  • providing performance feedback driving disciplined execution to deliver reliable, predictable results
  • helping the businesses build their improvement plans and provide support to execute them
  • sustaining performance through strong core capabilities (internal, including SBO & contingent) through building expertise and a company-wide consistent approach
  The purpose of the role is to support the Businesses (UP/DS/IGNE/PT/GF) to deliver Shell’s Goal Zero (No Harm & No Leaks) ambition, by providing accurate and quality assured safety performance data It is also about driving a cultural change around reporting by empowering the business to understand what lies behind the data, and by supporting their own team to become trusted business partners who can hold up the mirror and challenge. The incumbent will be expected to play a key role in driving change to optimize the reporting systems and processes and providing the performance data and insights required to support the Goal Zero journey. Purpose & Accountabilities Cost Estimator duties include:
  • The Projects Portfolio Cost Estimator scope involves the translation of Project scope into the estimate of capital and operational expenditure cost during the project phases (Identify, Assess, Select, Define and Execute). The estimates completed by the cost estimator not only cover the costs associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, implementation commissioning and start-up but also address the translation of the project risk profile into cost contingency via deterministic and probabilistic methods, the potential effect of market movements over the project timescale, and the complete suite of “Owners Costs” that Shell will experience
  • Develop conceptual (Type 1) project cost estimates to help the business determine which investment ideas warrant further definition. Assess prospect scope and main components for each concept under consideration.
  • Develop (Type 2) cost estimates to assist the project team in determining which selected concept is economically viable.
  • Develop (Type 3) cost estimates to establish the project budget upon approved funding authorization. Translate the identified project scope and engineering deliverables into the approved work breakdown structure for design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and start-up of the hardware elements. Estimate composed of detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours. Identify areas of uncertainty and apply for appropriate allowances.
  • Provide assurance and challenge, as needed, on detailed project cost estimates (Type 4). Incorporate project actual costs to date and detailed MTOs from IFC (Issue For Construction) design packages matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours to establish remaining project costs.
  • Benchmarking of Estimates- Develop benchmarking packages at an appropriate level to check estimate results from top-down versus both internal and external comparable data. Work with IPA forms and reports to understand the comparison of Shell projects to industry datasets.
  • Connect with site field leads to understanding project scope and execution.
  • Ensure all project cost estimates, submitted by engineering and construction contractors, comply with Shell Project Services Standards, Guides and Procedures.
  • Perform uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates, reflecting analysis of project risks. Utilize appropriate deterministic or probabilistic risk assessment tools to develop the appropriate cost contingencies
  • Participate in and comply with all safety programs.
  • Assist with the continuous improvement and implementation of standardized work processes for effective cost estimating.
  • Stay current with mandatory training

Skills& Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Engineering Degree and/or Certification as a Cost Estimator or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in cost estimating positions in the Oil & Gas industry (operating refinery or petrochemicals plants preferred) on small capital projects portfolios.
• Fully versed with Cost Estimating Tools and Methodologies.
• Well versed with ASPEN TECH estimating tool
• Experience in cost risk analysis, preferably with both deterministic and probabilistic methods.
• Experience in sourcing and using benchmark data
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Team player and self-motivated.
• Advance skill level in MS Excel.
• Fully versed with MS Office suite of software (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

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