Senior Operational Superintendent

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Where you fit

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior maritime professional with a strong nautical background to join a dynamic Fleet Operations team. The role offers the opportunity not only to apply establishedexpertiseand competencies but also to further develop professionally within a progressive and sustainable operating environment.

The incumbent willbe responsible fordriving the implementation of navigation seamanship and cargo handling policies across STASCO-managed vessels while providing leadership direction and support across the full spectrum of ship operations including engagement with fleet Masters.

Whats the role

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the safe efficient and cost-effective operation of STASCO-managed vessels with a primary focus on the LNG fleet. The role is responsible for ensuring that all operational practices comply with Flag State and Port State regulations as well as the commercial requirements of applicable charter parties while minimising Shell Groups exposure to environmental risk and pollution.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that vessels within theallocatedfleet areoperatedsafely reliably and economically in line with the highest professional standards and latest industry best practices.
• Ensure full compliance at all timeswith international regulations Flag State requirements and company policies relating to ship operations cargo care navigation safety and personnel health and safety.

• Maintain fleet readiness against quality assurance requirements by coordinatingtimelySIRE inspections responding effectively to observations driving remedial actions andidentifyinggaps in policies and procedures.

• Safeguard the reputation of the Shell Group by proactively minimising environmental risk and ensuring robust pollution prevention practices within the scope of responsibility.

• Act as the Companys on-site representativein the event ofan incident or casualty coordinating response efforts and driving resolution through to completion.

• Lead incident investigations whererequired and ensure that lessons learned are effectively captured communicated and embedded across the STASCO-managed fleet and whereappropriate the wider Group.

• Build andmaintainstrong working relationships with commercial stakeholders within Shell and external partners ensuring alignment on vessel capabilities and operational requirements.

• Actively promote and embed Group and Company HSEQ policies ensuring clear understanding and consistent application across fleet staff particularly shipboard management.

• Serve as a key operational link between shore-based STASCO management and vessel crews ensuring effective day-to-day communication and alignment.

• Identifyunderperformance and drive improvements by evaluating alternative systems equipment contractors and methodologies to enhance reliability efficiency and safety.

• Act as focal point for crewing matters in coordination with manning agencies including assessment of personnel capability advising on promotions secondments career development andparticipatingin Master promotions assessments.

• Serve as the focal point for insurance claims relating to vessels within the fleet group.

• Coordinate and close out office responses to internal ISM audits in collaboration with the DPA function.

• Drive the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and enhanced operational processes both on board and ashore.

• Undertake vessel visits as required by the Manager Fleet Operations.

• Participate in the Duty Superintendent roster.

• Provide operational cover for other Superintendents asrequired.

What we need from you

• A Class 1 Certificate of Competency as a Navigation Officeris essential for this role together with proven experience serving asMaster on LNG and/or LPG carriers.
• Previousexperience as anLNG and/or LPG carriersOperational Superintendent is highly in site teams during oil and/or LNG refit projects as well as involvement in newbuild or vessel delivery projects in a Superintendent capacity would experience sailing within the Shell-managed fleet would be beneficial.
• The role requires a strong working knowledge of international maritime regulations and industry standards including but not limited toMARPOL SOLAS ISM Code and the IGC Code as well as industry guidelines such asISGOTT and SIGTTO. Familiarity withOCIMFSIRECDI and Port and Flag State inspection regimes is essential.
• Thisexpertiseshould be underpinned by extensive seagoing experience and a deep practical understanding of marine operations.
• A solid understanding of process safety and a strongcommitment to HSEQ principles arerequired along with a proactive approach to continuous improvement inboth individual responsibilities and broader vessel operations and project activities.
• The role demands well-developed leadership capabilities supported by strong written and verbal communication skills enabling effective engagement at senior levels. Aninclusive and collaborative mindset is important particularly when working across geographically dispersed and multicultural teams.
• Candidates shoulddemonstratestrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to clearly articulate situations and proposed solutions to stakeholders across varying levels of seniority.
• Strong communication: Fluency in English with the capacity to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing is essential.
• Manage and deliver across multiple concurrent workstreams is essential.

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What we offer

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. Youll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty integrity and respect for one another. Youll 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 flexible working hours and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• 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.

Wed like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the worlds most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how were working towards that goal click here.

Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13000 employees and presence in Integrated Gas Downstream Power Renewable and Upstream. Additionally we have deep capabilities in R&D digitalization and business operations.

Our global strategy Powering Progress is designed to generate value for our shareholders customers and the wider society and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070 Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today while investing in and helping to build the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

Our Lubricants business serves over 50000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization development and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels cafes and convenience stores with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

Shell owns and operates an LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira Surat with a capacity of 5 MTPA and an LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet Indias growing demand for gas across 2022 Shell acquired Spring Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Spring is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar wind and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

Our three capability centers across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally working as a delivery engine for core technical digital and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programs on STEM Education Skilling and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power Orb Energy and Cleantech Solar.

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