Independent Assessor

Chevron•Tioga, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shale & Tight Independent Assessor provides independent, objective assurance of Conduct of Operations (COO) and Competency Management execution across Shale & Tight Business assets. This role serves as a critical control to validate that COO processes, operating procedures, ORD governance, and PSO‑led competency assessments are executed in accordance with approved standards, protecting operational discipline, workforce readiness, and operational risk. Reporting to the Shale & Tight Conduct of Operations Supervisor, the Independent Assessor operates independently of production line supervision and does not perform coaching, mentoring, or performance management responsibilities. The role is focused on assurance, governance, documentation quality, and risk identification while partnering closely with Operations, PSOs, SMEs, and COO Advisors.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in upstream, midstream, or shale operations within operations, technical, assurance, or competency‑related roles
Demonstrated experience performing independent assessments, audits, or assurance reviews
Strong working knowledge of Conduct of Operations (COO) and field execution practices
Experience reviewing or validating competency assessments, including evidence quality and documentation completeness
Proven ability to develop clear, defensible assurance, technical, or governance documentation
Ability to operate independently while influencing across Operations, SMEs, PSOs, and leadership

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a certified assessor, auditor, or assurance specialist
10+ years of experience in upstream, midstream, or shale operations within operations, technical, assurance, or competency‑related roles
Experience serving as an ORD Administrator or supporting ORD governance activities
Experience as an operating procedure technical writer or procedure quality reviewer
Familiarity with digital systems of record supporting COO, procedures, ORDs, and competency assessments
Experience supporting multi‑asset or multi‑region operations
Prior exposure to enterprise or business unit assurance and governance frameworks
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate findings and risks
High integrity, objectivity, and professional judgment
Strong risk awareness and ability to identify systemic issues
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Ability to engage effectively with frontline personnel and leaders
Comfort operating in evolving or ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

Provide independent, objective assurance of Conduct of Operations and Competency Management execution across Shale & Tight assets.
Maintain assessor independence by operating outside direct reporting relationships with assessed personnel.
Support business unit and enterprise assurance activities related to COO and Competency Management.
Identify execution gaps, systemic risks, and control weaknesses and communicate findings through established COO governance channels.
Assess field execution of core Conduct of Operations elements, including: Operating Procedures and COP usage, Operator Routine Duties (ORDs), Start‑of‑Shift and Managing Communications practices, Alarm Management governance and execution readiness.
Validate alignment between documented COO expectations and actual field execution.
Escalate material execution risks that could impact operational discipline, OE performance, or workforce readiness.
Serve as an ORD Administrator for assigned assets or regions, providing governance, quality control, and assurance over the ORD lifecycle.
Administer and maintain ORD systems of record to ensure: ORD content is current, accurate, and aligned with approved operating procedures, Clear ownership and accountability are assigned for each ORD, ORD frequencies, execution expectations, and documentation requirements are defined and consistent.
Perform quality reviews of ORDs to validate: Tasks reflect how work is actually performed in the field, Language is clear, actionable, and free of ambiguity, ORDs are not duplicative of procedures, alarms, or other controls.
Support ORD backlog reduction and cleanup efforts by prioritizing high‑risk, high‑use, or non‑compliant ORDs.
Validate ORD completion data and execution expectations as part of COO assurance activities.
Identify systemic ORD design or governance issues and elevate findings through COO governance forums.
Serve as an Operating Procedure technical writer and quality steward in support of Conduct of Operations execution.
Review, edit, and develop operating procedures to ensure they are: Technically accurate and aligned with approved standards, Clearly written, concise, and usable by frontline operators, Structured consistently and free of ambiguity or conflicting instructions.
Translate complex operational and technical input from SMEs into clear, executable procedure language.
Perform quality assurance reviews of procedures to validate: Alignment with field execution and actual work practices, Proper linkage to ORDs, alarms, and managing communications expectations, Compliance with governance, formatting, and document control requirements.
Support reduction of expired procedures and procedure backlogs through prioritized technical writing and review efforts.
Validate that procedures are fit‑for‑purpose prior to implementation and identify risks introduced by unclear, outdated, or misaligned procedures.
Partner with Operations, SMEs, and COO Advisors to improve procedure quality while maintaining independence from execution ownership.
Validate PSO execution of O&M and role‑based competency assessments by independently reviewing assessment quality, evidence sufficiency, and documentation completeness in approved systems of record.
Confirm assessments are completed using approved methods (technical Q&A, demonstration, behavioral observation).
Identify systemic gaps or trends in competency execution and communicate findings through COO governance channels.
Support assessor and PSO calibration activities by providing independent feedback on assessment quality and standard application.
Escalate recurring or material deficiencies that could compromise competency assurance or workforce readiness.
Prepare high‑quality assurance and assessment reports with clear findings, supporting evidence, and conclusions.
Contribute independent assessment insights and qualitative trends to monthly and quarterly COO and Competency KPI reporting.
Participate in continuous improvement of assessment guides, procedures, and assurance methodologies.