Job Description

The Role

What’s the role? The Downstream LNG Commercial Operations team is part of a wider Shell Energy Singapore (SES) team responsible for day-to-day management of SES commercial activities in Singapore.
The team manages gas demand from all SES’ long-term and short-term buyers, including analyzing and anticipating the offtake trend, working closely with Shell LNG Marketing and Trading’s Short-Term team to optimize the cargo delivery and maximize the flexibility in accessing terminal storage capacity. This requires thorough understanding of the commercial aspects of all the contracts (i.e. GSAs, TUA, TICA, SPA, etc.) and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to negotiate such optimization arrangements, some of which go beyond the contractual rights.
SES’ business is subject to continual evolution – a Commercial Operator will be constantly interacting with counterparties, customers, terminal, transporter, and LNG suppliers to manage and achieve optimal operations for the business. Arising from that, the role will have responsibilities for operating gas nominations systems, LNG Cargo scheduling, capacity management (both terminal and pipeline capacity), keeping current the processes and procedures, and invoicing. Key roles and responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure that the associated operations fully comply with Shell’s internal standards incl. compliance and HSSE, paying special attention to HSSE hazards and risks that may have impact on Shell’s license to operate.
• Ensure that Shell meets its contractual obligations to customers, terminal and regulator, as well as compliance with shipper license obligations while protecting and optimizing Shell’s values.
• Establish and sustain relationships with counterparts within the relevant energy community with a view to preserve Shell’s position in its targeted markets.
• Analyze buyers’ gas offtake and liaise closely with Short Term Optimization Trading team to optimize cargo delivery to ensure maximum commercial value for Shell on an enterprise level.
• Monitor periodic (Annual/Monthly/Weekly/Daily/Hourly)nominations/offtakes/schedules of gas buyers to support SES commercial team in the decision-making process to maximize flexibility in accessing terminal storage capacity.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all contractual, license and regulatory obligations managed by the Commercial Gas Operations Team, including but not limited to GSAs, TUA, TICA, SPA etc.
• Design the relevant business processes and procedures; and keep them current.
• Troubleshoot issues and work towards solving operational issues amicably with relevant counterparties, including but not limited to LNG terminal, LNG supplier/site, Gas Buyers, Shell commercial team, regulatory bodies, Pipeline Operator, Vessel Owners etc.
• Assist in coordinating day to day activities across all relevant operational activities, including working closely with relevant support functions to resolve any operational issues encountered.
• Provide operational input to contractual arrangements for new projects, new contracts and spot cargoes proposed by commercial team.
• Operate Shell’s nomination portal and systems; work closely with after-hours service provider, buyers, and necessary IT support as duty manager on a rotational basis.
• Ensuring correct and timely billing/invoices for both receivables and payable.

Dimensions:

• Works closely with the relevant Commercial Team, Finance, LNG Optimization, and IT on day-to-day basis.
• Interacts and manages gas customers on both term and spot basis. Manage interactions with LNG terminal and LNG suppliers on operational and commercial activities.
• Uses specific applications to manage gas nomination/scheduling and capturing of inventory, cargo, send-out positions. There are hundreds of transactions per day with nomination and scheduling performed on an hourly basis requiring effective real time information, reliable systems, rapid and efficient processes across the many activities supported by clear and up to date documentation. Electronic messaging is highly critical and vital part of the hourly activities which manage the gas nomination and scheduling.
• A key criterion is to be able to operate within a non-standard environment where the counterparty requires and expects considerable support and at the same time, be able to gently introduce standardization and efficiency.

What we need from you

• Experience in operating Gas Sales Agreements, LNG SPAs, Terminal Use Agreements, Gas Transportation Agreements, and the Singapore Gas Network Code will be a strong advantage.
• Experience in commercial operations (preferably LNG) will be a strong advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with other analytical tools and/or programming language is a plus.
• Exposure to managing and analyzing large volume of data and complex IT infrastructure.
• Excellent relationship management skill to manage external relationships accompanied by the ability to adapt to the bespoke nature of business.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to integrate and achieve objectives through collaborations with other stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail is a must.
• Strong desire to develop a career in a fast-paced and evolving commercial environment.

Company Description Shell is one the largest foreign investors in Singapore and began operations in 1891. Today, we have more than 3,200 employees in Singapore alone. The Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site today is the largest Shell refinery in the world in terms of crude distillation capacity, which makes Singapore a key regional supply and trading centre for Shell in the East. Singapore is the largest petrochemical production and export centre in the Asia Pacific region. Shell Jurong Island (SJI) manufactures petrochemicals to meet the fast-growing demand for these products in the region. We also have one of the largest single-branded retail networks in Singapore, providing customers with a wide range of quality products and services. When you join Shell in Singapore, you can count on our commitment to help you thrive and propel your career by means of our industry-leading development programme and our available and unrivalled pool of local and global experts. Our numerous global and local skill pools as well as our diversity are key to our success and continuing innovation. An innovative place to work There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part. An inclusive place to work To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are 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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