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What is the role?
The Emergency Plans Advisor is a pivotal role within the organization, dedicated to supporting emergency preparedness and response initiatives. This position is integral to ensuring that all emergency planning processes are executed efficiently and aligned with organizational standards. Position holder must be an SME in applicable response plan regulatory requirements for DOT-PHMSA, EPA, USCG, BSEE, and all state requirements within operational geography.
What you’ll be doing
The Emergency Plans Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the SEAM Control Framework and oversees the execution of both internal and external Emergency Preparedness and Response activities. This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Emergency Response (ER) Plans Assurance Process, as well as ensuring adherence to the USM Emergency Response Management System. The Advisor is charged with developing and refining programs to strengthen emergency response capabilities and works collaboratively with other ER staff located throughout the United States to support sustainable efforts.
In addition to program coordination, the Emergency Plans Advisor interfaces regularly with Shell Emergency Management and manages ER-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role also includes engagement with the PipelinER Response Team, serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for emergency plans across U.S. operational assets.
Ensure assurance and maintain the currency of requisite response plans, perform the physical document update, provide regulatory updates to state and federal agencies, and serve as the subject matter expert for a range of response plans, including:
Facility Response Plans (FRP)
Fire Fighting Tactical Plans (FFTG)
Emergency Action Plans (EAP)
Tactical Water Crossing Guides (TWCG)
Emergency Plans Manual (EPM)
Natural Disaster Plan (NDP)
Emergency Evacuation Plans (EEP)
Credible Scenarios
Maintain individual competency consistent with the Training and Competency Program.
Engage with agencies such as USCG, BOEM, US EPA, US DOT – PHMSA, and regulatory bodies in states including California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio to ensure plans remain compliant and up to date.
Provide support during Tier 1 and 2 incidents within the framework of the Incident Command System (ICS), focusing on response safety, operations, costs, communications, and staffing.
Provide support for and documentation of related drills and exercises, as described in the Drill and Exercise Program.
Support assurance programs and processes such as Front-Line Barrier Management (FLBM) for emergency response and ER Line of Defense 1 (LOD1).
Participate in Shell Emergency Management Emergency Response (Tier 3/SART) exercises, taking on roles such as Operations, Planning, or Liaison lead.
Ensure competency assurance for assigned roles.
Support the PipelinER Response Team and Strike Teams nationwide.
Participate as an active member of area Local Emergency Planning Committees, State Emergency Management Associations, mutual aid organizations, or similar external stakeholder groups.
Act as primary interface with Shell and local or state response authorities, including state regulators, PHMSA, and USCG.
Represent Shell in responses and exercises, collaborating with key external stakeholders and agency officials as appropriate.
Represent Shell in advocacy organizations when requested.
Plan and execute emergency response assessments according to Shell DEP and Shell Performance Framework requirements.
Act as primary contact for emergencies with local, state, and federal agencies for incident notification, exercise planning, and response actions. This may require filling various ICS roles such as Command, PIO, Liaison, or Operations during a response.
Serve as the main geographic contact for response contractors involved in fire or oil spill response, coordinating activities and acting as Contract Holder or Owner for related contracts.
Coordinate regional or geographically specific requirements for emergency preparedness.
Participate in external (LOD3) assessments, inspections, and audits for emergency response, as well as conduct LOD2/ERM and LOD1 assessments, ensuring proper documentation.
Encourage and support initiative management to improve field delivery.
Support IMT activations for the Emergency and Crisis Manager across the U.S.
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
Possess a bachelor’s or associate degree, or alternatively, have 5 or more years of experience in petrochemical, refining, pipelines, terminals, or offshore installations. Experience in community affairs or emergency management is also highly desirable
Expertise in related response plan requirements for DOT-PHMSA, USCG, BSEE, EPA, as well as all 16 US states of operation
National Incident Management System certification to NIMS 400, and CA SMT specific training for Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Finance Section Chief, and Logistics Section Chief
Demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with a broad range of internal and external customer and stakeholders
Ability to skillfully engage with federal and state government officials, related to exercise planning/development and response plans
Exhibit strong organizational skills, effective time management, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Show competency in using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint for daily tasks and collaboration
Be self-motivated and able to independently manage processes and responsibilities
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
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.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
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.
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come
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