Position Purpose

What’s the role –

Shell Polymers Monaca is a world-scale petrochemical plant in Western Pennsylvania that upgrades locally-produced ethane from Marcellus and Utica shale formations gas production to make polyethylene. The site is complete with construction, commissioning, and start-up. The site is in the process of stabilizing all unit operations and demonstration of design capacities and performance which is expected to occur during 2023. The scope of this role includes both reaction and finishing operations in the Polyethylene Operations of the site.

The Production Engineer Role is responsible for the Technical Assurance within their area of responsibility. The Production Engineer provides proactive technical support to help ensure that their assigned process unit and systems are operated in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner in accordance with established guidelines.

Dimensions:

• Provide day-to-day technical support to Operations in delivery of production plans.
• Monitor the technical performance of the plants; provide guidance to operations on unit optimization, management of alarms and for provision of cost-effective technical solutions to constraints and emerging problems.
• Identify, plan and realize improvement opportunities proactively and in response to a changing business environment.
• Provides and approves technical documentation to ensure knowledge retention, continuity, and organizational learning.
• Provides the process engineering Technical Assurance function for Management of Change (MOC) requirements in their assigned area.
• Provides technical guidelines for high impact events such as unit performance testing.
• Provides process engineering representation in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) and Incident Investigations within assigned area.
• Provide support to long term strategy planning for the assigned unit(s)
• Provides support and leadership to multidiscipline teams addressing cross organizational issues / opportunities.
• Ensures process team engagement with the Shell Projects and Technology specialists to keep them informed as to the major unit/systems issues and progress in resolving.
• Discusses advantages and disadvantages of changes to the operation to enhance the performance of the units/systems.
• Prepare or present the technical content of specialized Operator/Craft training.
• Provide effective condition monitoring of assigned units through implementation of unit monitoring protocols.
• Consistent identification of potential threats and opportunities and the translation of these into timely investigations and improvement actions.
• To ensure that daily focus is maintained on running the plant and that work priorities are aligned with plant operational and maintenance needs.
• To support Production in the delivery of performance targets.
• To deliver effective alarm management at assigned process units.
• To compile month end data and deliver performance review/analysis including energy, variance analysis and plan delivery.
• To maintain basic data and plant constraint information and contribute to the development of monthly production plans.
• To support implementation and maintenance of HSSE critical work processes - such as Hazzard and Effects Management Process, Ensure Safe Production, Maintenance Execution and Equipment Care, Turnaround Planning and Scope Development - on as a when needed basis.
• To support design reviews, safety/risk assessments and functional value analyses as applicable.
• To ensure process engineering activities comply with Asset Integrity Requirements - Process Safety Management Standards and Recommended Practices.
• To work with Project Technology organization and third-party technical specialists to provide cost effective and leading-edge technical development and solutions for assigned processing units.
• To support implementation of LEAN tactics on a when needed basis.
• To mentor and develop lesser-experienced staff.

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative/team environment

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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