Operations Support Engineer

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Process Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

March 16, 2022

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

What’s the role -

The Operations Support Engineer (OSE) provides process engineering support to the 24x7 Production organization, to ensure excellence in Process Safety, Reliability, Margin/Energy Optimization, and Cost Management. The OSE works closely with the Production Specialist and other members of the Production Team to provide technical assurance to unit operations and ensure production plan delivery. In addition, the OSE plays a key role in Continuous Improvement, Project Development and Turnaround Planning and Execution.

The OSE is expected to:

Demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values: Value and Respect for all People, Act with Integrity, Maintain Customer Focus and Act for the Good of the Enterprise.

Be a proactive participant in the Olefins Production Team, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection and the other Engineering disciplines to ensure thorough and complete communication of process issues to the team.

Play an integral role in unit troubleshooting, taking the lead when necessary to facilitate problem resolution when the problem encountered is technical in nature and requires a Process Engineer's knowledge and expertise.

Provide leadership in the identification of key process variables and in establishing safe upper and lower limits of those variables. This should be done with input from Operations, Inspection and the other engineering disciplines.

Identify opportunities to improve unit safety, environmental performance, reliability and profitability and develop those opportunities as resources allow or escalate awareness of the opportunity and seek additional resources as appropriate.

Participate in unit PHAs, Bow Ties, and CCD Reviews and when appropriate, lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews. Develop recommendations to mitigate the identified threats.

Utilize Risk Based Decision Making skills in prioritizing work and communicating incentive to Management and to the Production Team.

Work closely and effectively with P&T Specialists and other discipline experts.

Keep Process Engineering and Production Management apprised of problematic unit conditions and issues as they arise.

Maintain and improve the Process Engineering Proactive Technical Monitoring plan for the area in which they are responsible.

Perform proactive technical monitoring to understand process unit performance, troubleshoot operating issues, and identify opportunities for improvement. This key OSE activity is a feeder for multiple work processes

Maintain proactive monitoring variables, trends, tools and overall unit proactive monitoring plan to facilitate performance of the Ensure Safe Production (ESP) process.

Spend appropriate time in field in order to maintain good awareness of operating issues and concerns.

Assist the Production Team training console operators on heat and material balances, control of processes, and other unit operations.

Ensure optimization of catalyst and chemicals usage

Dimensions:

The role provides technical support and assurance to the Butadiene extraction unit (BD-5), Gasoline hydrotreater (GHT), Depentanizer (RSU) and Cooling water tower. The units are highly integrated with Norco refinery and Olefins unit.

The OSE delivers improvements to efficiency and reliability via capital project support, troubleshooting and unit optimization. The OSE for BD5/GHT/RSU is responsible to:

Mentor other less experienced staff to improve the technical understanding of the larger organization.

Develop improvements to the Norco units to improve site profitability.

Manage the daily technical monitoring of the units.

Document monthly Unit Monitoring Reports for unit issues and improvement opportunities.

Own and maintain the Proactive Technical Monitoring plans.

The OSE provides support for a variety of inter-departmental activities such as CCD reviews, Project design and process support during outages and upsets.

This position interfaces with stakeholders at all levels of the Norco facility. Interpersonal skills, negotiating skills, networking ability and ability to manage multiple interfaces with varying needs and priorities are critical to success in this position. The successful candidate must manage time and resources in an effective and efficient manner. They must understand the impact of decisions on production, operability, safety, reliability and economics.

Reports to the Process Engineering Team Lead

The role does not include direct reports. It does require delivery of site goals through influence.

Works a day staff schedule (9/80)

Extra hours may be required

Some travel may be required

This position will support Production through extra hours on nights and weekends during outages and upsets.

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –

The ideal candidate should have:

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

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in design/manufacturing including refining, chemicals and/or integrated gas.

Chemical Engineering degree required.

Knowledge in refining processes, preferably in extractive distillation.

Strong analytical skills and demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities.

Demonstrated safety leadership.Good understanding of chemical processes in general.

Understanding of OCA is preferred.Strong communication skills are essential.

Must be able to work with a diverse group of people from varying disciplines and backgrounds.

Teamwork is essential to success in this role.Working knowledge of process control systems and theory.

Lead key studies, projects and improvement activities for BD5/GHT/RSU.

Must have a TWIC card or ability to get one.

Background in new technology deployments and implementing technologies.

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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