Tech Specialist Cost Estimation

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Whats the role

The Technical Specialist Cost Estimation role focuses on the development delivery maintenance and management of a standardized and consistent suite of Project Services with a core emphasis on Project Cost Estimating. This TAO Project Services Technical Specialist position will provide remote support from Chennai Kuala Lumpur or Manila. TAO teams support partners across Downstream Manufacturing and Chemicals Integrated Gas & New Energies Upstream Downstream assets and other Shell corporate functions. TAO operates across four global locations: Chennai Manila Cyberjaya and Krakow.

What youll be doing

• Provide technical leadership for the TAO Project Services team acting as functional lead for Cost Estimation and supporting frontliners on deliverables.
• Responsible for developing TAO-PS community and acting as a mentor / coach for all the frontlines.
• Develop Estimate basis and Plan detailing how the estimate will be developed.
• Prepare cost estimates at various stages of project maturity (Concept to Execution).
• Develop estimates using approved methodologies historical data benchmarks and cost models.
• Apply the appropriate estimate classification and accuracy range.
• Ensure estimates are aligned with defined scope execution strategy and schedule.
• Support estimate reviews validations and assurance activities.
• Develop benchmarking packages at appropriate level to check estimate results from top down versus both internal and external comparable data.
• Work with IPA forms and reports to understand comparison of Shell projects to industry datasets
• Utilize Technical Economical Commercial Organizational & Political (TECOP) profile to establish appropriate deterministic cost contingency.
• Utilize cost methodologies and tools to produce cost estimates for all phases of project delivery process.
• Incorporate project complexity factors into project estimates and assemble key input data such as project objectives scope and execution plan.
• Assess prospect scope and develop consistent estimates ranging from Type 0 to Type 4.
• Support estimate reviews validations assurance activities and benchmarking against historical performance industry norms KPIs and IPA datasets.
• Work closely with Project Leads and teams to improve predictability by providing analysis early warnings decision support and change impact assessments on cost and schedule.
• Maintain and enhance project and portfolio dashboards automate reports manage SharePoint estimate repositories and facilitate estimate kickoff and review meetings.
• Enable adoption of automation and digital tools support TAO deployment migration and QA/QC activities and ensure compliance with Shell policies standards and governance requirements.

What you bring

• University Degree in Engineering and/or certification as Project Services Manager/Lead or equivalent
• At least 12 years of work experience in Cost Estimation in Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals or equivalent industries.
• Solid hands-on experience in Project Controls Scheduling Cost Engineering Cost Estimating Project Management and other aspects of Project Services is a must.
• Preferably strong skills in Excel and experience in estimation tools: ASPEN TECH CCET etc.
• Level 1 Estimation capability is preferred
• Experience of implementing changes and continuous improvement projects.
• Able to demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and required skill sets for the role.
• Able to proactively manage stakeholder expectations and experience in working across different cultures.
• Certification in Project Management from PMI / IPMA.
• A self-starter taking initiatives and work without close supervision.

• Due to multiple/conflicting priorities candidate needs to be strong in prioritization managing stakeholder expectations and be resilient under pressure.
• Sound understanding of business/process workflow and have a mature mindset to deal and behave under tough/challenging situations.

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.
• 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.

After you submit your application you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process. The email will come from HireVue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

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

Our three capability centres 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 programmes 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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