Operations Business Analyst

Profile

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Trading Jobs

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What is the role

The North America Crude Commercial Operations team is responsible for managing the physical delivery of Shell Trading’s domestic and international movements of crude. The team of operators work within the Crude Oil North America commercial teams to optimize overall profitability through its commercial acumen and expertise in blending and operations. The team is responsible for managing the logistics (truck, rail, pipeline, marine, and terminals) of all bulk and offshore lease crude movements to/from market hubs.

The team is seeking to fill the role of Operations Business Analyst. The Operations Business Analyst is expected to develop an in depth understanding of physical crude trading operations and how operations intersect with the commercial goals of Shell Trading.

The individual should be able to collect and analyze operational information and present their findings to operations and commercial staff to help drive decision making. This role offers the opportunity to drive improvement initiatives end-to-end across the life of a deal. The operations business analyst will also be a focal for operations projects, including the documentation of procedures, automation of scheduling processes, and technical solutions. The role will also serve as an interface between commercial operators and mid and back office teams; for example, responding to inquiries about actualizations and settlement of invoices. In addition to their analyst activities this employee will also be asked to do limited coverage of scheduling desks.

What we need from you

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred.

Minimum 3 years of work experience.

Project management experience and skills

Possess knowledge in crude quality and measurement

Knowledge of crude operations, actualization and settlement processes

Advanced Excel and data management skills. (Macros/Solver/Database Management)

Knowledge of Endur, QlikView and Salesforce.com a plus.

Strong technical, numeracy, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills to recognize and solve problems quickly.

Proven ability to operate and effectively communicate under extreme pressure to deliver under tight deadlines and make quick decisions.

Team player and high inter-personal skills capable of developing and maintaining strong internal, external and virtual relationship.

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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Company info

Shell .
Website : https://www.shell.com