Marine Contracts Manager - Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK, United States

Skill Group: Logistics
Updated: 28-Jan-2014
Reference ID: 4245BR

Position description:
The incumbent will be part of the Logistics team based in Anchorage, Alaska and will provide technical marine advice/assurance to a variety of stakeholders e.g Drilling, Geophysics/Geomatics, HSE. As Marine Contracts Manager, the incumbent will provide Upstream Americas team and specifically the Alaska Asset, advice on marine assurance and on all other shipping and marine matters.

• He/she will support the provision of related advice, tools, processes, data etc
• He/she will be required to be able to critically review and positively contribute to HEMP (Hazards and Effects Management Process) studies, existing procedures and HSSE cases
• Support and leadership during internal and external audits will also be required
• The incumbent may additionally represent the Asset’s interests in shipping & marine issues with regulatory and port authorities and other external bodies
• The incumbent will be expected to play a very active role in the UA HSSE efforts and drive towards “Goal Zero”

Accountabilities:

• Assurance processes for all vessels used by UA Alaska Asset, including DP assurance processes
• Integration of applicable Group Standards and Processes within the Asset
• Support development of an appropriate support fleet including new anchor handling vessels and platform supply vessels
• Contributing fully to Asset marine strategy work
• Supporting contract management activities within the Asset, including an extensive Contractor management and engagement programme (e.g. meetings and HSE forums), HSSE-MS audits and Management Reviews
• Providing specialist advice on HSSE risks relating to shipping and marine activities and the effective monitoring of performance
• Providing specialist support in the event of local crisis and/or oil spill response
• Assisting with the investigation and follow-up of shipping and marine incidents with Asset involvement
• Providing support and leadership on maritime issues relating to offshore and terminal interfaces, having due regard to the peculiar challenges of the Arctic environment
• Assistance with and co-ordination of SMBRs and related self-appraisals, to include planning, execution and follow-up

Special Challenges:

• Although the nominal work pattern is standard office hours, the incumbent will be expected to respond to calls outside these hours. In addition, he/she will be required to travel within Alaska, Canada and US, with occasional offshore visits – primarily within the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
• The successful candidate will be able to establish and build effective relationships with and inspire trust in all stakeholders to ensure the effective integration and application of Group Standards

Position Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full time basis other than your current employer
• First Class Certificate of Competency (Deck) preferred
• 5+ years experience working with offshore supply vessels, anchor handling, seismic, diving support, Dynamic Positioning, towing, pipelaying, MODU location moves
• Demonstrable competency in reviewing Operating procedures of contracting companies                     For more details visit www.shell.com