Norco Safeguarding Focal Point

The role is responsible for monitoring, executing, and improving the Safeguarding work process for the site, as well as providing Process Safety leadership in the Norco PSM team through supporting team members and other PSM work processes, and mentoring other PSM staff in technical and process safety topics. The focal point plays a key role in supporting safeguarding across all areas of the site (including run and maintain, and projects).

What you'll be doing

• Maintain an overall site strategy for SGM development and updates
• Act as the site custodian for the Safeguarding database (Salus) and Flare model
• Maintain safeguarding studies and track closing of concerns and deficiencies utilizing FIT4 software
• Provide consultancy for safeguarding projects
• Build into existing MOC and HEMP work processes to ensure SGMs are updated based on project as-built information
• Demonstrate leadership in the site alternative relief mitigation process and develop and provide communication and training for process stakeholders
• Participate in investigations associated with safeguarding system failures
• Work across the site to improve safeguarding performance and help ensure this equipment exists as valid barriers
• Understand corporate resources and contacts relative to safeguarding and facilitate use of these resources when necessary
• Understand, support, and embed global safeguarding-related policies and standards into the site
• Train operators, crafts, and other engineers in principles of safeguarding, their responsibilities, and the importance of timely, competent execution of those responsibilities
• Support updates to the site flare model and work with Flare SMEs and qualified consultants for updates to flare models as the site Flare Model Focal Point
• Work with discipline leads and operations on managed change to ensure proper safeguarding of process equipment
• Participate in PHAs and other HazOps when safeguarding expertise is required
• Support updates to the site flare model and work with Flare SMEs and qualified consultants for updates to the flare model
• Work as an autonomous safety professional, translating guidelines and standards into practice and solving common safety challenges
• Work within the SEAM Framework and policies under defined directions while receiving occasional guidance on techniques
• Support various process safety initiatives for the site

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the USA on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Process Engineering or Technical Safety Support. At least 3 years of experience in Safeguarding Engineering is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in engineering; Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record of working well with Operations
• Experience in Downstream plant operations is desirable
• Proficiency with computer software/IT tools (SALUS)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while properly prioritizing and delivering
• Able to shift properly between analysis and implementation

The base salary range for this position is $122, 000 - $182, 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 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 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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Client-provided location(s): Laplace, LA

Job ID: Shell-R185832

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-12T19:15:58