LCF Business Consultant

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

External Relations (and IC)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

January 31, 2023

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in –

The Shell Trading & Supply (T&S) Products organization is at the heart of Shell’s Downstream business. T&S Products exists as the integrator with the rest of Shell PLC to enable stronger end to end value delivery. Low Carbon Fuels (LCF) is a new business within our Trading & Supply Products organisation, established to enable the delivery of Shell’s low carbon fuels strategy in the context of Shell’s Energy Transition and road to Net Zero.

As a LCF Business Consultant you will be based in Houston and support understanding and execution of Shell’s global regulatory and compliance strategy for all T&S LCF North American business. You will be at the forefront of seeking out opportunities to operationalize and deliver Shell’s low carbon fuel offerings. As this is an emerging market, the biofuels products and feedstocks continue to grow and expand. You will be focused both on existing biofuels and bio feedstocks, but also advising on new biofuel projects and feedstocks such as green hydrogen and the use of electricity for road transport.

The Low Carbon Fuels (LCF) Sectors business focuses on decarbonizing many hard to abate areas including but not limited to aviation, maritime, mining and chemicals. Within this context, the role will primarily focus on the United States, monitoring both federal and state political and legislative landscape for opportunities and threats to our business and to then respond appropriately – usually through supporting the T&S LCF teams developing their strategy and through external engagement and advocacy. As the business grows and the regulatory landscape becomes more complex you will be expected to support and drive the required changes, ensuring Shell plc can meet its energy transition aspirations as well as transportation renewables and GHG reduction obligations.

What’s the role –


Support the LCF team by reviewing, summarizing, and explaining existing and emerging regulations impacting feedstocks & finished biofuel in the transportation fuels businesses in the short, medium, and long-term. Identify and support opportunities to use biofuels in hard to abate sectors such as aviation, and maritime sectors
Develop insights and identify risks and opportunities to develop concrete plans to pursue these opportunities including, preparing material to engage traders, commercial leaders, counterparties and other senior stakeholders
Represent Shell externally regarding LCF regulations and compliance with national and state Regulators, industry bodies, and certification agencies as well as address any requests from Regulators
In close collaboration with Government Relations, Policy and Advocacy as well as the relevant Shell plc businesses in US identify and formulate input to Shell plc overall LCF Advocacy Strategy both federally and by state.
Support Downstream businesses in the implementation of regulatory requirements resulting from either new regulations or changes to existing regulations that would impact Shell’s downstream business.


What we need from you -


A legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Degree in any related field with at least five (5) years relevant experience .


Specific skills and experiences must include:


Strong attention to detail; Passion to analyze and understand laws, regulations, and energy and climate plans, and to communicate the legal framework to the business
Passion for Low Carbon Fuels, renewables space (within a commercial environment), and the energy transition
Demonstrate the ability to formulate opinions and to challenge the status quo
Expertise in regulations impacting low carbon fuels such as the Renewable Fuel Standard, Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Cap and Trade is highly desirable. In case no expertise in these specific Regulations the candidate should demonstrate expertise in similarly commoditized markets and/or Regulatory scopes preferably feeding into or overlapping the low carbon fuels space. For example, experience in agricultural commodities, natural gas or power markets.
Experience working in a trading organization and supporting commodity/products traders
Synthesize complicated regulatory requirements (current regulations and upcoming changes into easy to digest training packs to ensure T&S remains in compliance with the US regulations
Ability to distill information into manageable summaries/ highlights that could eventually drive effective advocacy as well as drive business implementation through others.
Stakeholder management skills - ability to nurture and leverage relationships is the key to success in this role which requires the management of multiple internal cross function and business relationships as well as a strong external focus.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time & to respond confidently under time pressure to challenges
Highly motivated with self-starter, learner mindset mentality, strong team player
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Languages beyond English – whilst not compulsory is very desirable


Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re 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 processes, 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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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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