Position Announcement, Senior Biologist/Ecologist

Wed, Apr 04, 2007
Position Announcement
Senior Biologist/Ecologist
Shell Global Solutions U.S.
Anchorage, Alaska
For further information, please contact:
A.M. Macrander
E-mail: a.macrander@shell.com
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Shell Global Solutions U.S. is seeking candidates for a Senior Biologist/Ecologist position at the Shell Exploration and Production office in Anchorage, Alaska.
 
The successful candidate will provide biological/ecological support primarily to the Alaska development team by assisting in the design and implementation of environmental/ecological monitoring programs in support of seismic surveying, drilling, and production development activities. Participation in stakeholder engagement as a scientific representative of the Shell team in Alaska will be required including regulatory interface, visits to rural villages, and participation in advisory review panels. In addition to supporting Alaskan exploration and production activities, the position will likely include some global environmental project work.
An advanced degree (PhD preferred) in biology, marine biology, wildlife management, or similar discipline is required and candidates should have at least four years of experience in environmental consulting, technology development, project management, or other relevant experience. Candidates should have a background in ecology, marine mammals, marine biology, or arctic ecology and must be capable of designing, overseeing, interpreting, and presenting scientific studies of biological resources and short- and long-term biological monitoring programs. Some petrochemical industry knowledge and experience is desirable and an understanding of U.S./Alaskan regulations and regulatory structure governing biological resources is preferred.
 
Inquiries and candidate recommendations may be submitted to: A.M. Macrander Shell Global Solutions U.S. Westhollow Technology Center 3333 Highway 6 South Houston, TX 77082 USA