What is the role

The objective of the Area Field Coordinator (AFC) role is to ensure that routine maintenance work scopes are safety, effectively, and efficiently executed by Shell and Contractor crafts. This includes behaviors and culture, craft competency and qualification, schedule attainment, effective use and management of resources. The AFC is accountable for work scope delivery of Shell and Contract crafts.

Critical to success in role requires the AFC to build a strong working relationship with Production Team members – from Technical, Operations, and Maintenance – to ensure the team delivers a unit that is a reliable & available asset today and tomorrow.

Activities/Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment and safety focused culture are maintained both in Personal and Process Safety
  • Lead daily tailgate meetings to Shell crafts and ensure contractor companies conduct quality tailgates
  • Lead well planned & prepared Safety Engagements with team ensuring engagements are engaging and relevant to team.
  • Address work place equipment or facility safety issues, ensuring issues are appropriately.
  • Ensure crafts, both Shell and contractor, are competent and qualified to complete the work assigned safely
  • Review JSA and work permits for accuracy and quality, recognizing excellence and addressing gaps
  • Review/audit breathing air and IDLH jobs completed by Shell and contractor crafts

• Know and deliver in role and responsibilities in the Maintenance Execution (ME) Workflow
  • Key deliverables include but are not limited to:
    • Assign work to crafts, document and update progress toward plan in Daily Assignment Sheet (DAS)
    • Provide updates to Scheduler daily and align on execution schedule for the following day
    • Confirm scheduled dates with third party vendors
    • Review schedules to ensure workable scopes and plans are scheduled to ensure efficient delivery
    • Ensure craft availability to delivery scheduled work is confirmed and communicate when changes occur versus plan
    • Understanding of assigned area(s) performance in the ME workflow.
    • Review Schedule Compliance, E-ticket and Schedule Breaker, PM Compliance, and Overtime performance vs. targets
  • As scheduled, fulfill the requirements of the Maintenance Weekend Duty person

• Support the Quality of the Work Completed
  • Ensure crafts, both Shell and contractor, are competent and qualified to complete the work assigned
  • Assure completion of work scope is per Shell Standards and applicable Site Orders
  • Ensure scope of work is clearly understood by crafts and questions are addressed prior to deploying to work site
  • Reward good performance and effectively address underperformance
  • Where deviations from Standards or Site Orders are required, escalate within Maintenance or Technical

• Manage Productivity & Efficiency of the Work Activities
  • Ensure First Starts start as expected, auditing job sites for safety and providing immediate support to crafts if delays exist
    • Report sign-in and permit time including reason for delay if target times not met for KPI reporting
  • Manage daily issues, proactively and reactively, that impact the ability of crafts to complete work, such as issues with equipment availability, operations readiness, shared resource availability, tools, rental equipment, materials, etc.
  • Distribute work to maximize the ability for team to work effectively while delivering quality work, using both the available Shell and Contractor base resources
  • Maintain contact – face to face, verbal (radio/phone) – with Shell and Contract crafts, including third party services, throughout the duration of day/job to ensure work progresses efficiently
  • Coordinate all work activities with field presence to assure effectiveness is maintained to a high level while removing barriers
  • Solicit/implement improvement of execution opportunities from team
  • For overtime work, ensure a clear understanding by crafts who will be executing the work and MSC or Weekend Duty Person. If necessary for successful delivery provide onsite leadership of the overtime work.

• Supervise and Lead all Shell and Contract Crafts working in the AFC’s Assigned Area
  • Set clear expectations and effectively provide feedback to Shell employees on performance both safety, behaviors and craftsmanship that deserves recognition or requires attention
  • Have a clear understanding of the Craft Expectation document and ensure team is compliant to those requirements
  • Have a clear understanding of Union Contract requirements and Craft related Shell Deer Park Maintenance Policies, including but not limited to the Maintenance Overtime Policy and Craft Vacation Policy.
  • Utilize the Employee Discussion Log (EDL) to capture employee overall performance
  • Know status of employee’s attendance performance including emergency vacations, late arrivals, and other unplanned absences
  • Ensure Shell crafts have the proper training to safely perform work and are compliant with Training required training for their craft & job
  • Ensure Shell crafts are compliant with the HSSE Framework Assessments create gap closure plans, and close skill/knowledge gaps
  • Annually complete the Performance Annual Review (PAR) form for each craft employee.
  • Evaluate skills gaps and develop training to improve overall craft competencies and qualifications including training in advancing technology and tools
  • Complete front-line leader training and continue to develop in leadership skills

• Maintain Documentation and Records
  • Ensure timely approval/entry of Schedule Pro, TRACK, Service Entry Sheets (SES) & Invoices
  • Backfill/support Discipline Coordinator backfill, during vacations, on Fridays off:
    • Provide weekly communication regarding the readiness status of upcoming (HW/SW) work
    • Provide quality control for all required discipline paperwork & facilitate handoff to Technical

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
• HS Diploma and equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum in 5 years’ experience Chemical Plant
• Trained in GSAP, Schedulepro
• Knowledge in Track, Primavera
• The ability to manage multiple schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of schedule assurance practices and supporting software tools.
• Advanced knowledge in workface/work package planning.

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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