Shell

Sr. Specialist - HSSE (IT/CySO)

Louisiana - Norco Refinery Full time
Louisiana, United States of America


Job Family Group:

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment


Worker Type:

Regular


Posting Start Date:

January 7, 2026


Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables


Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals


Job Description:

What’s the role

As a Sr. Specialist – HSSE (IT/CySO), you will be a member of the Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Department and the Shell Norco Security Team. This team is responsible for implementing risk mitigation actions across the full spectrum of threats to the multi‑modal Chemical & Energy Park’s personnel, environment, assets, and reputation.

This role also serves as a member of the Industrial Security Team and is responsible for executing security processes in accordance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 and site policies. These efforts include regulatory compliance activities documented in the Facility Security Plan, such as screening strategies, project and turnaround security strategies, elevated threat response strategies, and other related security initiatives.

Accountabilities:

  • Demonstrate aptitude and proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining security systems, including computerized access control, CCTV, Emergency Accountability, gates, barriers, and the electro-mechanical interface between them and more

  • Require a high level of integrity, dedication, and 24/7 all-weather capability

  • Perform as a member of an Industrial Security Team protecting CI/KR facilities

  • Operate and maintain surveillance sensors, access control systems, physical barriers, and the electro-mechanical interfaces from server to gate actuator, integrating their use to present an effective layered security system for deterrence, delay, detection, and mitigation of terrorist/criminal activity in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, the Facility Security Plan, and site policies

  • Serve as an AFSO by implementing security strategies, engaging the site population in TWIC and contraband screening, speed limit enforcement, incident investigation and report writing, database population and maintenance, security software program operation, and project/turnaround security strategy implementation

  • Perform as the Cyber Security Officer per DHS regulation

  • Investigate suspicious activities and Security Incidents, compiles information, and reports to Federal authorities and internally

  • Maintain a high level of threat awareness and a safety mindset

What you bring

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

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field

  • At least 9 years of experience in maritime nexus operations, including maritime and inland vessels, as well as wharf interface responsibilities across vessel and industrial operations, within multi‑modal petrochemical manufacturing facilities

  • Must have experience in Industrial Security within the MTSA regulatory space

  • MARAD Certified Facility Security Officer training graduate is required

  • Project controls experience in international design-build and regulatory projects of > $2mm

  • Experience in crafting Security Systems solutions to include access control, visitor management, information management applications

  • Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

  • Proficient in AutoCAD

  • Proficient in Security Access Control Computerized Systems, Video Management Systems, Emergency Accountability Systems and database management

CySO Requirements:

  • Must have general knowledge, gained through training, education, or equivalent job experience, in the following:

    • General vessel, facility, or OCS facility operations and conditions

    • General cybersecurity guidance and best practices

    • The vessel, facility, or OCS facility's Cyber Incident Response Plan

    • The vessel, facility, or OCS facility's Cybersecurity Plan

    • Cybersecurity equipment and systems

    • Methods of conducting cybersecurity audits, inspections, control, and monitoring techniques

    • Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to cybersecurity

    • Instruction techniques for cybersecurity training and education

    • Handling of Sensitive Security Information and security related communications

    • Current cybersecurity threat patterns and KEVs

    • Recognizing characteristics and behavioral patterns of people who are likely to threaten security

    • Conducting and assessing cybersecurity drills and exercises

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $122,000.00 – $182,000.00 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 organization 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 programs

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 Deepwater 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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