Sr. Maritime Vetting Assessor

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

The base salary range for this position is…