Control of Work Lead

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 Job Description: 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. After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and has a validity period. The email will come from Shell (HireVue) - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. 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. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethn