Sr. Specialist - HSSE (IT/CySO)

Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

January 7, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

As a Sr. Specialist – HSSE (IT/CySO), you will be a member of the Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Department and the Shell Norco Security Team. This team is responsible for implementing risk mitigation actions across the full spectrum of threats to the multi‑modal Chemical & Energy Park’s personnel, environment, assets, and reputation.

This role also serves as a member of the Industrial Security Team and is responsible for executing security processes in accordance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 and site policies. These efforts include regulatory compliance activities documented in the Facility Security Plan, such as screening strategies, project and turnaround security strategies, elevated threat response strategies, and other related security initiatives.

Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate aptitude and proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining security systems, including computerized access control, CCTV, Emergency Accountability, gates, barriers, and the electro-mechanical interface between them and more

• Require a high level of integrity, dedication, and 24/7 all-weather capability

• Perform as a member of an Industrial Security Team protecting CI/KR facilities

• Operate and maintain surveillance sensors, access control systems, physical barriers, and the electro-mechanical interfaces from server to gate actuator, integrating their use to present an effective layered security system for deterrence, delay, detection, and mitigation of terrorist/criminal activity in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, the Facility Security Plan, and site policies

• Serve as an AFSO by implementing security strategies, engaging the site population in TWIC and contraband screening, speed limit enforcement, incident investigation and report writing, database population and maintenance, security software program operation, and project/turnaround security strategy implementation

• Perform as the Cyber Security Officer per DHS regulation

• Investigate suspicious activities and Security Incidents, compiles information, and reports to Federal authorities and internally

• Maintain a high level of threat awareness and a safety mindset

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field

• At least 9 years of experience in maritime nexus operations, including maritime and inland vessels, as well as wharf interface responsibilities across vessel and industrial operations, within multi‑modal petrochemical manufacturing facilities

• Must have experience in Industrial Security within the MTSA regulatory space

• MARAD Certified Facility Security Officer training graduate is required

• Project controls experience in international design-build and regulatory projects of > $2mm

• Experience in crafting Security Systems solutions to include access control, visitor management, information management applications

• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficient in AutoCAD

• Proficient in Security Access Control Computerized Systems, Video Management Systems, Emergency Accountability Systems and database management

CySO Requirements:

• Must have general knowledge, gained through training, education, or equivalent job experience, in the following:

  • General vessel, facility, or OCS facility operations and conditions

  • General cybersecurity guidance and best practices

  • The vessel, facility, or OCS facility's Cyber Incident Response Plan

  • The vessel, facility, or OCS facility's Cybersecurity Plan

  • Cybersecurity equipment and systems

  • Methods of conducting cybersecurity audits, inspections, control, and monitoring techniques