Commercial Operator - Low Carbon Fuels

Shell aspires to be a global leader in providing cleaner energy solutions to consumers. Trading & Supply is integral to this aspiration and is working with partners in the Downstream to grow its position as a market leader in BioFuels by securing a sizeable and sustainable portfolio of active feedstock positions through our established Global Trading Network, the development of new supply infrastructure while ensuring the business continues to evolve with biofuels legislation, international trade policies and market developments. Shell announced its decision to invest in a brand new and world-scale HEFA facility at the Energy & Chemicals park Rotterdam (Shell Pernis) to process biogenic waste oils and fats into bio-naphtha, renewable diesel and bio-jet. It’s Shell first major step into bio-manufacturing.

As a Commercial Operator on the Low Carbon Fuel desk you are carrying out the tasks required to meet the contractual obligations of deals agreed by your traders or refinery optimizers. You will liaise with internal departments, customers and other external parties such as third-party operations, brokers and independent surveyors as part of implementing each contract supporting the trading team.

The Commercial Operator will need to have a solid commercial mindset, you will have the freedom and opportunity to significantly contribute to the profitability of the product trading team. Next to this you need to demonstrate solid team working skills and have self-starter qualities. Be able to work accurately and focused under pressure and will exhibit strong communication skills. The willingness to assume responsibility for and ownership and accountability of his/her tasks is essential.

Modes of transport that you will be operating are very diverse. Contracts can be executed via waterways on barge and vessels. But you will also be operating contracts via truck, train, container and flexibags.

We’re keen to hear from professionals who have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Beyond that, we’d hope to see as many of the following as possible on your CV:

• Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving mentality and quick decision making;

• Substantial experience with storage, handling and transport on a wide array of BioFuels;

• Complete understanding of all factors that influence profit and loss and exposure. And ability to translate traders strategy to operational plan. Part of this role might entail blending activities on different terminals.

• End-to-end understanding on how value is created in the biofuels business such as supply chain network design and cost optimization;

• Knowledge of international import/export trade practices;

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

If you don"t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone applies when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.

Shell Nederland BV is a platform for international collaboration, with Shell offering direct employment to around ten thousand people in the Netherlands alone, including roughly 2,800 non-Dutch employees from around 80 countries. Diversity is key at Shell Nederland, and our employees reflect the innovation that stems from a diverse workforce. By joining Shell Nederland, you will benefit from an unrivalled industry-leading development programme that will see you tap into a pool of expert knowledge that will help propel your career. Shell Nederland is the holding company of most Shell companies operating in the Netherlands. Shell Nederland also has an advisory and coordinating role in numerous areas.