Technical Specialist - Cost Engineering

What's The Role

The Technical Specialist – Cost Engineering role focuses on establishing and managing a standardized suite of cost engineering services within project services. This position is part of the TAO (Technical and Administrative Operations) team and will provide remote support from locations such as Chennai, Kuala Lumpur, or Manila. Technical Asset Support (TAS) teams assist various Shell business units including Downstream-Manufacturing/Chemicals, Integrated Gas & New Energies, Upstream, and other corporate functions. These teams are strategically located across Chennai, Manila, Cyberjaya, and Krakow to deliver consistent and efficient support globally.

What You'll Be Doing

• The Projects Portfolio Cost Engineer scope involves supporting the delivery of consistent and appropriate cost management structures/tools/processes for Portfolio of small Capital Projects (site) throughout all the phases.
• Assist the development and implementation of CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure) for Capital Projects portfolio, the estimate breakdown, and WBS (as applicable). Set up SAP Blueprint (Upgrader) and GSAP (Refinery/Chemicals) with project CBS and budget information accordingly.
• GSAP AFE set up (including funds release), BP and GSAP Networks (CBS) set up, Asset Creation in GSAP, Networks close-out , PO status report generation (from GSAP and BP and TRACK), BP/GSAP Cost reports generation (Monthly exercise), Time-writing by exception (Shell staff) Monthly exercise, Productivity Reporting (weekly).
• Support implementation of Cost Control Processes: Embed and maintain in Shell and Contractor processes; Commitment capture, VOWD (Value of Work Done), Cost forecasting/phasing and Earned Value Management consistent with Shell procedures. Establish Cost Report content and frequency, prepare and conduct budget holder reviews, and publish. Support Contracts and Procurement group by providing detailed cost and performance analysis.
• Monitor the work hour consumption and associated cost of the Contractor activities against the contractual targets such that potential deviations are identified, and the appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Deliver accurate/high-quality monthly Estimate Forecasts for Projects & Portfolios.
• Assist in the maintenance of Change/Trend and Contingency Management: ensure that appropriate changes/trends are reflected in the regular cost forecast updates. Prepare forecasts and review with budget holders. Establish linkage between Change/Trend Management and Contingency Management, perform the Contingency drawdown and ensure accurate current status is reflected in reports.
• Assist Cost Reporting: generation of accurate monthly cost reports, including variances from the plan on commitment, value of work done, management of changes and currency fluctuations against approved Authorities For Expenditure (AFEs)
• Coordinate with finance operation for monthly MJE & Accruals.
• Participate and comply with all safety programs.
• Assist with the continuous improvement and implementation of standardized work processes for effective cost control.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the new joiners and the junior team members of the team.
• Virtual working with key stakeholders for day to day operations
• Effective initiative to identify and help resolve business and technical issues within areas of responsibility.
• Exposes the individual to all cultural backgrounds and organizational levels across the globe, across diverse time zones.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and/or Certification as a Cost Engineer or equivalent experience.
• 9-12 years refinery or petrochemical industry experience in cost engineering / cost controls.
• Experience in Cost Engineering / Cost Controls positions for portfolio capital projects.
• Understanding of Estimating & Planning for projects.
• Works effectively in a Team environment and build consensus & Customer focus.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of Project Controls systems, tools, and practices specifically in Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• PP1 level required.
• Skill in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SAP/ GSAP, Excel, Ecosys
• Background in Oil and Gas maintenance and operations is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred experience in following tools: Ecosys, PowerBI
• Preferred experience in refinery or petrochemicals plant turnarounds.
  
  

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. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll 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.