Job ID: U20457
Company: SHELL

Location: Port Arthur, Texas, United States

Motiva Enterprises LLC owns and operates refineries capable of refining approximately 740,000 barrels per day, a distribution system including ownership interests in 42 products terminals, and a marketing network that supports more than 8,100 Shell-branded gasoline stations in the Eastern and Southern United States.

At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.

Job Responsibilities:

* Direct supervision of a team of Port Arthur Refinery (PAR) Maintenance Excellence (ME) work process focal point, cost leadership specialists, contract management supervisors and performance management specialists
* Accountable for meeting own functional budget
* Initiate waste elimination and lean maintenance diagnostic assessments for PAR maintenance activity and work directly with key stakeholders such as Maintenance Execution managers to implement gap closure plans
* Develop the performance management framework for PAR maintenance execution, including but not limited to, enhanced work processes, KPIs, scorecards and dashboards
* Chair the Monthly Maintenance Steering Team meeting, ensuring that objectives and synergies co-exist among Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability efforts
* Support PAR in delivering sustainable Solomon 1st Quartile Maintenance Index performance
* Champion Maintenance Benchmarking and performance measurement for PAR and build learning into structured improvement plans, including looking externally toward World Class performers for performance comparison and Best Practices
* Ensure PAR compliance with all Downstream-One, Global ME, and Global Manufacturing Team requirements
* Deliver work that meets Port Arthur’s high standards for personal accountability in the areas of Safety and Environmental performance
* Accountable for team member development including developing and growing competencies, closing performance gaps and managing employee performance.

Job Requirements:

* Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a fulltime basis for anyone other then current employer
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical related field
* Minimum eight years experience in refinery or chemicals industry
* Minimum four years supervisory or management experience in refinery or chemicals industry
* Demonstrated evidence of developing improvement strategies in a refinery or chemicals position

The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. No phone inquiries will be accepted.

Application Deadline: Friday 19 March 2010

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Job Responsibilities:

* In this position, you will be responsible for providing State Direct Tax advice to Downstream and Upstream clients. Also responsible for State tax oversight of business operations in the US and any State tax implications of any cross border transactions.
* Ensure there is a process in place for compliance with the Tax Manual of Global Tax Standards in the area of responsibility assigned and reporting of any breaches thereof in accordance with established practices
* Participate in special tax projects, where applicable in accordance with TaxMap processes and play active part in the Tax community where required
* Support the development and implementation of standards and priority processes in accordance with the Tax Management Framework and Controls
* Take lead role in the implementation of global processes within the area of responsibility
* Act as the primary point of contact for US Downstream for designated areas under Dimensions
* Work with business stakeholders to develop and maintain a common agenda between Tax and the business(es)
* Provide knowledge and commercial context to tax work conducted by tax centre staff
* Identify work for assigned business(es)
* Communicate advice and recommendations to the business
* Structure advice projects to enable effective execution
* Understand and constructively challenge business requests while looking for additional business activities that may benefit from tax advice
* Network responsibilities with other similar focal points to establish and share best practice
* Represent Shell on US Downstream tax issues before governmental authorities and within industry and professional organizations concerning tax matters
* Senior Tax Advisor on the US Downstream and Upstream Advice Team
* State Direct Tax advisor to Downstream and Upstream clients, responsible for State tax oversight of business operations in the US and any State tax implications of any cross border transactions
* To deliver high value comprehensive, accurate, and timely direct tax advice for Downstream and Upstream in the US
* Work on other matters assigned where value and priorities dictate

Stakeholder – Communication Experience:

*Work with business stakeholders to develop and maintain a common agenda between Tax and the business(es)
*Gain and maintain the confidence of business management and operational staff, convincing same of the value of tax considerations in structuring and implementing business transactions
*Networking responsibilities with other similar focal points to establish and share best practice
*Act as the primary point of contact for U.S. Downstream for designated areas under Dimensions
*Interface with JV partners, so strong negotiating skills needed
*Structure advice projects to enable effective execution
*Understand and constructively challenge business requests while looking for additional business activities that may benefit from tax advice

Job Requirements:

*Bachelors degree required, Masters in Taxation or Legal degree preferred.
*To be considered for this position you must be a Licensed CPA or Attorney in Business Taxation.
*Minimum of 10 years experience in Business Taxation
*Deep knowledge and experience in U.S. transfer pricing.
*Deep knowledge and experience in direct tax law and practice across U.S. and multiple States.
*Experience on U.S. Downstream tax issues before governmental authorities and within the industry and professional organizations concerning tax matters.
*Strong understanding of corporate structure and governance processes.
*Broad experience in business taxation working for Oil and Gas multinational, or a professional firm in downstream issues
*State Direct Tax advisor to Downstream and Upstream clients, responsible for State tax oversight of business operations in the U.S. and any State tax implications of any cross border transactions.

The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile at www.shell.com/careers. No phone inquiries will be accepted.

Application Deadline: Sunday 31 January 2010

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