Continuous Improvement Specialist (GOM Offshore – Rotator) Job

HYBRID ELIGIBILITY

This position works a hybrid schedule, spending time remotely and in the office in Offshore, US. The current hybrid schedule provides flexibility to collaborate in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays and work from home Mondays and Fridays. With our 9/80 feature you get time off every other Friday when you work at least 80 hours over the preceding nine days.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Continuous Improvement Specialist (CIS) is focused on driving the Continuous Improvement (CI) culture offshore, ensuring that all roles are enabled to, and perform, CI as an integral component of the Hess Way of Working.  The CIS will partner with the GOM Technology & Innovation team to assist in technology deployment offshore and provide input where innovation is required to enable higher performance or where it could help eliminate a root cause identified through structured problem-solving. The CIS will help the offshore team develop skills to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance. This individual will advocate for new ways of working to drive performance improvements through a step-change in operational metrics.  The role involves training and coaching of team members, as well as facilitation of improvement activities to help drive improvements across SQDC. This role is expected to understand Lean concepts, including standards and standard work, training, and coaching, structured problem-solving, 5S, kaizen, waste identification / reduction, process mapping, and to deepen technical and lean skills while in the position. 

This position will be located Offshore in the Gulf of Mexico on a rotational basis (14/14).  

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety and Regulatory 
The CIS complies with Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) and regulatory requirements: 

• Comply with all requirements in the GOM Management Systems documents and Hess EH&S standards and practices as defined within the Hess EH&S and Social Responsibility (SR) Management System 
• Understand Stop Work Authority (SWA) and Ultimate Work Authority (UWA) per the GOM Operational Management System Manual, proactively using SWA when necessary 
• Reinforce the importance of using and participating in the Safety Observation Card (SOC) and Leadership Site Visits (LSV) programs 
• Facilitate and support structured problem-solving for EH&S and regulatory incidents as appropriate 
• Perform emergency response duties as appropriate 
• Comply with all requirements in the Hess Operational Management System (HOMS) documents

Production, Maintenance, Reliability, and Integrity (MR&I)
The CIS demonstrates responsibility for the following Production and MR&I deliverables: 

• Champion Autonomous Maintenance (AM) implementation and support sustainability / recognition efforts through Leader Standard Work (LSW) 
• Own the Defect Tracker and drive the reduction of defects through structured problemsolving 
• Act as a key driver in the Defect Elimination Process to: 
  • Facilitate the initial Root Cause Analysis (RCA) while coaching front-line to build problem-solving skills 
  • Obtain and document evidence and supporting documents for the RCA 
  • Ensure appropriate countermeasures are identified through structured problemsolving 
  • Submit RC notification within the required timeframe as per standards 
  • Steward progress of defects and countermeasures through the system through use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 
• Drive the opportunity register process to enable continuous improvement  
• Facilitate and support structured problem-solving, including, but not limited to: 
  • Production losses 
  • Recurrent bad actors 
  • Incidents and near-misses 
  • Work management planning, scheduling, and execution issues 
• Support and provide input to improve:
  • The health of barrier processes 
  • Construction, projects, scheduling, and maintenance programs 
  • Vendor management and supply chain management execution 
• Recognize and support efforts to optimize operational work processes and execution  
• Lead and participate in meetings as designated by the agreed Terms of Reference (TOR) Lean The CIS partners and collaborates with the central lean team to: 

Lean
The CIS partners and collaborates with the central lean team to: 

• Act as a central communication point for the offshore team  
• Help team members understand and eliminate waste to drive daily CI 
• Coach team members to build Lean skills and become practitioners, with a focus not only on tools but most importantly on behaviors to understand why the tools are implemented 
• Spend a significant amount of time collaborating with personnel to understand the problems they face – and to help them develop, test, and implement the ideas they have for improvement 
• Lead the 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) program with a focus on helping team members implement, and most importantly, sustain through standard work and effective recognition programs  
• Champion standard processes, including Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), swimlane mapping, and accurate system usage 
• Facilitate Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) as appropriate  • Lead, facilitate, and coach improvement activities to develop an “Army of Problem Solvers” 
• Monitor performance metrics to drive stability and improvement through structured problem-solving 
• Promote effective SQDCP meetings through appropriate dashboards by working with team members 

Note: It is not the sole responsibility of the CIS to come up with and implement improvement ideas.  Through working and interacting with team members, the CIS is expected to help them develop, test, and bring their improvement ideas to fruition. 

Technology and Innovation

The CIS partners and collaborates with GOM Technology & Innovation team to: 

• Act as a central communication point for the offshore team 
• Support local coordination for technology deployment and field trials  
• Engage in problem-solving efforts to determine technology options to be considered for countermeasures 
• Test, deploy, and provide feedback for new technology offshore 
• Support and provide input for the local scaling of successful technology pilots 

Personnel 
The CIS has personnel responsibilities that include the following: 

• Agree and review personal performance objectives with the OIM 
• Own and maintain an Individual Development Plan (IDP) 
• Mentor and coach team members at all levels to develop Lean skills and become practitioners 
• Perform regular group training on Lean principles, behaviors, and tools 
• Promote effective teamwork between the onshore and offshore teams and between all crews and work parties

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills  

• Knowledge and experience in applying Lean principles, behaviors, and tools 
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision as a self-starter in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment 
• Good working knowledge of SAP, defect tracker, and MOC systems 
• Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) 
• Proficient in data visualization tools (PowerBI, Spotfire) • Strong desire to affect positive and transformational culture change, able to motivate others to achieve results 
• Strong desire to learn, including proactive pursuit of self-directed learning 
• Strong networking, interpersonal and teamwork skills with ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence others in cross-functional team environment 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate information and ideas (oral and written) 
• Advanced organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks 
• Willingness to work outside area of functional expertise 

Experience  

• 10+ years of work experience 
• Experience in oil and gas or manufacturing preferred 
• Experience in leading Lean and/or Continuous Improvement transformations preferred 
• Experience working in an agile work environment 

Education, Training, and Certifications 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum requirement is High School diploma or GED equivalent required 
• Lean proficiency; demonstrated practice in application of Lean principles, behaviors, and tools 
• Obtaining and maintaining Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)   
• Obtaining and maintaining Production Safety Systems training (T-2) 

Competencies
The Hess Way of Working refers to competencies considered absolute pre-requisites for success. How you deliver results is as important as what you achieve. Every employee is expected to demonstrate the behaviors within these competencies to be considered an effective performer and, ultimately, earn career growth opportunities 

• Build Trusted Relationships 
• Develops Talent 
• Creates Effective Teams 
• Thinks Strategically 
• Inspires Innovation 
• Demonstrates Courage 
• Drives Continuous Improvement 
• Make Quality Decisions 
• Delivers High Performance  

WHAT WE OFFER

Hess provides a comprehensive range of compensation and benefit programs that help you to take care of your health, protect your income, and build savings for the future. Our compensation philosophy is simple – we pay for performance.  The better you and the company perform, the more you can earn.  Here are a few highlights:
 

Base Salary

• Base salaries are competitive, and market based, with pay increases based on objective measures and upward moves.

Annual Incentive Plan

• Every employee participates in our Annual Incentive Plan, which awards a bonus based on how well we fare as a company on our annual performance scorecard and the person’s level of contribution.

All Employee Share Plan

• All employees are Hess stockholders, so they share in the success they help create for the company. Shares are granted to new employees who do not receive stock as part of their compensation package.

Benefits

• Hess cares about your well-being and wants to help you be your best self.  That’s why we offer a compelling benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Highlights include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; a health savings account; 401 (K) and pension plan; a nationally recognized wellness program; and company paid basic life and disability insurance.

Learn more about our programs at https://hessbenefits.com/.

Learning & Development 

• We believe in lifelong learning and provide a suite of on-demand and instructor-led learning opportunities, in addition to a tuition reimbursement program, designed to help you achieve your professional goals.  Learning encompasses on-the-job interaction with highly skilled colleagues, self-guided study, training, mentoring and participation in formal networks (e.g., technical and employee resource groups.)

WHY HESS?

We aim to be the world’s most trusted energy partner. Modern life and continued human prosperity depends upon access to affordable and secure energy and all forms of energy are required for an orderly and just future. Hess is ideally positioned to provide low-cost oil and gas reliably to help meet the world’s growing energy needs in a way that protects the health and safety of our people, safeguards the environment, and makes a lasting positive impact in the communities where we do business. 

Everything we do is guided by six core values – Integrity, People, Performance, Social Responsibility, Value Creation, and Independent Spirit, from how we treat our employees to how we interact with our neighbors, suppliers and business partners.  They are the basic building blocks of our culture and represent our company’s collective conscience. While our strategy changes over time based on business conditions, our values are enduring. 

We are an industry leader in the Bakken shale play in North Dakota, one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a critical natural gas producer and supplier to Malaysia and Thailand. Our exploration and appraisal activities are offshore Guyana, one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico and Suriname. 

We are recognized around the world as an industry leader in environmental, social and governance performance and disclosure. 

Hess provides challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. Unlike much larger companies, we are agile and every member of the team, regardless of level or position, plays an important role. 

We invite you to learn more about what makes us a special place to work.  Click here (www.hess.com) 

Hess is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hess is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, click here or send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.

Posting Notes: Catherine Denise Nichols | Employee | Field/Plant Operations | United States| Louisiana | Fourchon | | No | 27347