Control of Work Lead

Oman Shell; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell Australia seeks a Control of Work Lead to enhance safe, reliable work execution in complex environments. You will shape how people interact with systems, risks, and procedures to ensure work is understood, planned, executed, and recovered effectively.

You will coach frontline supervisors, embed pre-task risk conversations, and align teams on risk controls and decision-making under pressure, while driving continuous learning from normal work and improvements.

Qualifications

• Production Technician/Operator background in complex offshore operations.
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences and teams.
• Solid understanding of human performance and risk controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Enable Safe Work Through Systems by implementing the Control of Work Improvement plan.
• Anticipate and manage human performance risk with pre-task conversations.
• Strengthen frontline decision-making by building operator capabilities.
• Learn and adapt from normal work with learning loops.
• Lead through coaching; chair the Control of Work committee and ensure continuity.

Skills

Production Technician/Operator

Offshore experience

Communication

Human performance principles

PTW and Safe Isolation

JHA and hazard identification

SIMOPS management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Western Australia, Australia
Job Family Group: Production Engineering
Upstream Worker Type: Regular
Posting Start Date: September 4, 2026
Business Unit: Integrated Gas
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

About the role

The Control of Work Lead enables safe, reliable and effective work execution by shaping how people interact with systems, risks, and procedures. The role focuses on optimising human performance in complex operational environments, ensuring that work is understood, planned, executed, and recovered effectively.

Accountability

1. Enable Safe Work Through Systems That Work for People through the implementation of the Control of Work Improvement plan. Ensure Control of Work systems are practical, intuitive, and usable in the field Identify and reduce error‑likely situations (complexity, time pressure, unclear boundaries) Translate procedures into frontline‑relevant guidance that supports decision‑making in real conditions Validate that controls are understood, not just documented
2. Anticipate and Manage Human Performance Risk Proactively identify performance traps (assumptions, confirmation bias, routine blindness) Embed pre‑task conversations that surface risk, uncertainty, and blind spots Support teams to pause, question, and adapt when conditions change
3. Strengthen Frontline Decision‑Making Build capability in operators and supervisors to: Recognise when work is not going to plan Understand operating boundaries and limits Make defensible decisions under pressure Support the training and assessment of learners in Control of Work competencies. Promote use of open questioning and challenge during task planning and execution Support shift leaders to create psychological safety for speaking up
4. Learn and Adapt from Normal Work Drive learning from: Everyday work (not just incidents) Workarounds and adaptations that keep the system functioning Facilitate reviews that explore "How work actually happens" vs "how it is imagined" Embed learning loops into Control of Work processes
5. Lead Through Coaching and Engagement Act as a coach and influencer, not just a technical expert Chair the Control of Work Committee Meeting with the Offshore team. Ensure continuity amongst the Permit Office Coordinators. Engage teams and stakeholders to: Build shared understanding of risk Align on what good looks like in execution Support leaders to reinforce: Visible safety leadership Consistent expectations in work execution Be the PermitVision owner for Prelude & Crux Serve as the primary system expert for PermitVision, ensuring it supports clear, safe and effective work execution. Ensure control of work role integrity by aligning user access with their competency.

Skills & Requirements

Production Technician/Operator background with exposure to complex operations. Offshore experience preferred but not necessary. Ability to communicate and engage different audiences. Understanding of human performance principles. Advanced computer proficiency skills in Microsoft office. Strong understanding of: Permit to Work (PTW) and Safe Isolation processes. Task risk assessment (e.g. JHA) and hazard identification. Work coordination and SIMOPS management. Whilst the position is onshore based, some time will be required offshore to support performance improvement and coaching as well as process compliance and effectiveness assurance.

What we offer

• 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.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Additional Information

We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.

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Company Background

Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia’s first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia’s fuel needs, to fuelling the firstQantascommercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia’s largest and most innovative natural resource developments. Throughout this 125‑year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changed and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs.Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in thetransition to a low‑carbon futureby investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities. Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today’s energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell‑operated gas production and liquefaction businesses,ShellQGCin Queensland andPrelude Floating LNG offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests inGorgon andNorthWestShelf in Western Australia andArrowEnergy in Queensland. Today, Shell’s portfolio in Australia also includes zero- and low‑carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailer,ShellEnergy carbon farming specialist,SelectCarbon the 120MWGangarri solar development; residential energy retailer,PowershopAustralia a 49% stake inWestWindAustralia a 50% share ofKondininEnergy and several grid‑scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia, through an exclusive brand license arrangement withVivaEnergy.

Legal and Equal Opportunity

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 96,000 people across more than 70 countries. Whether they work on our platforms and pipelines, or in our offices and research labs, people are key to our success. We collectively determine our culture and we expect them to behave according to our values: honesty, integrity, and respect for people.

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