Job ID: U17378

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

At Shell, we are celebrating almost a century of operations in Canada. For eight consecutive years, we have been named one of the country’s top employers and recognized as a leader in sustainable development since 1991. Our focus on innovation and technology has made us a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products. We are Canada’s largest producer of sulphur, a major oil sands developer and, as of January 1, 2009, the operator of the Albian Sands mining project in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

As we look ahead to the next 100 years, we need creative, ambitious and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals and help grow our business. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, global 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.

Shell is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer Team Leader* to work at the Fort McMurray Albian Sands mining project.

Responsibilities:

* Leader and mentor to Senior Geotechnical Engineers
* Engineer of Record for all Dam Safety filings for the External Tailings Facility (ETF) and internal dykes.
* Owner and administrator for the site’s integrated tailings plans, acting as principal contact and accountable person for the Geotechnical Advisory Panel (GAP) and Mining Advisory Counsel (MAC) tailings and geotechnical related recommendations.
* Accountability for all tailings and geotechnical systems and procedures.
* Responsible for the strategic management of all contractors and consultants including contractual and budgetary negotiations and approvals requiring exceptional time management skills, ability to multi-task with an extremely large number of critical and interdependent projects while maintaining and executing the strategic vision of the TGE Team.
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Motivates, Coaches and Develops.
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Delivers Results Through Others.
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Maximizes Business Opportunities.

Requirements:

* You must have legal authorization to work in Canada for anyone other than your current employer.
* Proficient in written and spoken English.
* Minimum level of educations is a Bachelor of Science degree.
* Geotechnical, Mining or Civil Engineering or equivalent field of study.
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10+ years of tailing, civil, geotechnical or mining related experience in a mining environment.
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Master’s degree in an engineering related discipline is preferred.
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Proven leadership skills of technical teams.
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Strong communication, interpersonal and task management skills.
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Ability to multi-task between various strategic and tactical technical interrelated issues.
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Experience with 3D drafting and design.
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Project management experience in a mining or construction related environment
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Minimum of two years of supervisor experience of more than two direct reports.
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Proven experience with budgeting and cost forecasting.
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Safe and quality leadership and mentoring of direct and indirect reports by providing consistent feedback.
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Review and approval of all designs and plans by all team members and consultants to ensure cohesion and practicality.
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Management of all TGE contractors and consultants including co-management of TGE project consultants and contractors (i.e. tailings expansion projects)
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Ensure the training records and education of all TGE Team Members are maintained in accordance with ASE policy such that all employees are trained on the right tasks/policies at the right time

Application Deadline: Saturday 28 February 2009

Number of Vacancies: 1

* For this position, the new employee(s) will initially be hired by Albian Sands Energy Inc. under Albian terms and conditions. Effective January 1, 2010, the employee(s) will be transferred to Shell Canada Limited, under Shell Canada terms and conditions, in connection with Shell Canada Energy’s operation of the Albian Sands mining project.

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Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Tags: Alberta, Canada, Engineer, Fort McMurray, Geotechnical, Leader, Team