# Maritime Technical Advisor (MTA) **Company**: Shell **Location**: Rotterdam **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Energy **Apply**: https://shell.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ShellCareers/job/Rotterdam---Weena/Marine-Technical-Advisor_R210202-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_37b3a35c-0af ## Description As a Maritime Technical Advisor (MTA), you will provide maritime technical, operational, and assurance expertise across Northwest Europe, supporting safe, compliant, and efficient maritime activities. You will serve as a trusted maritime subject matter expert, helping the business manage maritime risks, improve operational performance, and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE). Key responsibilities include: - Supporting downstream, upstream, trading, and logistics activities with maritime exposure - Providing maritime technical and operational support for vessel, terminal, and waterfront operations - Advising on maritime logistics, cargo transportation activities, and marine supply chain operations - Supporting port, facility, and vessel compatibility assessments to ensure safe and efficient operations - Providing guidance on cargo quality, quantity management, and cargo care requirements - Supporting operational readiness activities and emergency response preparedness across maritime operations - Advising stakeholders on maritime regulations, industry standards, and Shell's maritime requirements - Supporting implementation and verification of SEAM requirements and other applicable maritime standards - Conducting or supporting terminal, vessel, and waterfront inspections as required - Contributing to maritime assurance activities, audits, reviews, and operational assessments - Supporting maritime risk assessments, HEMP studies, Management of Change (MOC) activities, and risk mitigation initiatives - Monitoring emerging maritime risks, regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices - Supporting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and organizational learning processes - Providing technical input into maritime projects, infrastructure developments, and business improvement initiatives - Identifying opportunities to improve maritime operational performance, efficiency, and business resilience - Promoting digitalization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across maritime operations - Building and maintaining strong working relationships with operational, commercial, engineering, and HSSE stakeholders - Promoting knowledge sharing and maritime best practices throughout the organization - Providing coaching, mentoring, and maritime technical guidance to business stakeholders where appropriate - Supporting qualification and ongoing effectiveness of AP-MS accountabilities within the Maritime Operations discipline - Participating in emergency response activities, major incident support, and periods of elevated operational demand - Collaborating closely with the wider Maritime Operations organization to ensure consistent application of maritime standards and support across the business Requirements: - Extensive maritime operational experience, including service in a senior seagoing leadership role - Professional fluency in Dutch or German - Strong knowledge of shipping operations, terminal activities, marine logistics, waterfront operations, and supply chain operations - Deep understanding of maritime regulations, industry standards, and maritime risk management practices - Experience supporting maritime assurance activities, audits, inspections, and compliance programs - Demonstrated capability in maritime incident investigation, root cause analysis, and organizational learning processes - Strong understanding of risk management principles and the ability to support the management of maritime risks to ALARP - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse business functions - Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to provide clear technical advice and practical recommendations - Proven ability to balance operational requirements, regulatory compliance, business objectives, and risk management considerations - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments - Enterprise-first mindset with a collaborative and team-oriented approach - Ability to perform effectively during emergency response situations and periods of heightened operational activity - Professional maritime qualifications and membership in relevant maritime professional networks are advantageous - Willingness to travel as required to support business operations across Northwest Europe - Ability to qualify as the AP-MS under MTF within the Maritime Operations Assurance discipline Benefits: - 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 - Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents - Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world ## Skills ### Required - maritime operational experience - Dutch - German - shipping operations - terminal activities - marine logistics - waterfront operations - supply chain operations - maritime regulations - industry standards - maritime risk management ### Nice to have - professional maritime qualifications - membership in relevant maritime professional networks --- Source: [Apply at shell.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com](https://shell.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ShellCareers/job/Rotterdam---Weena/Marine-Technical-Advisor_R210202-1?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)