Sr. Maritime Vetting Assessor

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:
Maritime

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting Start Date:
February 16, 2026

Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where do you fit in?

Join Shell Shipping & Maritime's Assurance team, where you'll support both local and global Shell and Joint Venture businesses. Our team is a vibrant and positive place to work, valuing diversity of experience and thought. We believe in fostering an inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, develop, and most importantly, be yourself.

Our team, composed of diverse nationalities, collaborates with vessel operators from around the globe. We cherish an inclusive environment where different values and perspectives are celebrated, with safety as the top priority in every activity.

Expect plenty of support and encouragement while you're here. You'll work alongside people who share your passion for safety and compliance. We place a high value on career growth, and with significant changes impacting our industry, you'll have opportunities to develop new areas of expertise and tackle rewarding challenges in the digital space as we pioneer new ways of working.

What is the role?

Shell operates approximately 2,000 vessels daily, with the SAFE Team conducting around 75,000 vessel screenings each year.

To manage risks effectively, around 25,000 OCIMF and CDI reports are reviewed and evaluated annually, including over 3,000 specifically for Shell. Additionally, about 100 management reviews (TMSA 3 audits) of third-party technical operators are performed each year.

Our Maritime Assurance team is a diverse group, fostering an inclusive environment where different values and perspectives are highly valued. Safety is our top priority in every activity.

Joining Shell SAFE Team offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth within a diverse and dynamic organization. Our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people are the foundation of everything we do.

What you'll be doing

The incumbent will be responsible for understanding, managing, and implementing Transport Safety Standard, Maritime Safety Standards to support the group's shipping business requirements. This role requires familiarity with international legislation (e.g., MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM) and industry standards, codes, and guidelines (e.g., ISGOTT, ICS, IBC).

• Act as an accountable decision maker in the vetting process.
• Maintain clear accountability over safety and performance for assets.
• Leading Management Reviews (TMSA3 audits).
• Make decisions regarding the clearance process.
• Provide leadership support to others in the S&M India (Chennai) Office.
• Carry out SIRE 2.0 editorial reviews.
• Carry out SIRE 2.0 Inspections.
• Incident Responder Support for Emergency Response Team.
• Contract holder for vetting contracts.
• Long Term Time Charter Vessel and Technical Operator focal point support both Trading and JV partners in the vetting process.
• Act as focal point for companies on long term time charter business with Shell
• Lead projects based on business needs.
• Engage with stakeholders to balance risk and commercial value.

Key responsibilities include applying Shell's established vetting criteria for vessels nominated for Shell group business. The successful candidate may receive training to become OCIMF accredited inspector and maintain the competence needed to conduct ship inspections.

This position may involve participating in an after-hours duty roster and traveling internationally.

What you bring

• The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
• Minimum of 5 years of sea time as an officer, or those who have served as Chief Officer with more than 2 years of shore-based experience, or a candidate that has other proven experience in the maritime field that meets the requirements of a Maritime Assurance Assessor
• Current or previously held an STCW II/2 (Deck) CoC issued by a recognized flag
• Solid understanding of relevant international standards, Classification Society rules, and regulations
• Current or previous experience in maritime vetting and HSSE is strongly preferred
• Having experience as a Master or Chief Officer on ocean-going tankers (LNG, LPG, Chemical, Crude, Products) is advantageous and is necessary for SIRE accreditation

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $149,000 - $223,000 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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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX

Job ID: Shell-R197144

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-17T00:00:09