HFE Senior Process Engineer

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Process Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

April 21, 2022

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

What’s the role –

The Hydroformylation & Ethoxylation (HFE) Sr. Process Engineer provides technical support and leadership to the HFE operations module and is the lead technical interface between the plant and the Geismar Transformation office.

This role reports to the HFE/Logistics Process Engineering Supervisor within the Technology Department at the Geismar Chemical Plant and provides dedicated support to the site transformation office. Geismar Chemical is a stand-alone Chemical Plant in the USA. Geismar has a long term growth strategy, expects future growth projects. We leverage Shell proprietary technology to produce Ethylene Oxide, Ethylene Glycol, Alpha Olefins, Alcohols, Ethoxylates.

This position interfaces with stakeholders at all levels of the Geismar Chemical Plant, as well as external stakeholders in the Transformation office. Interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and ability to manage multiple interfaces with varying needs and priorities are critical to success in this position. Must understand impact of decisions on production, operability, safety, reliability and economics.

The following are the primary purpose and accountabilities for the HFE Sr. Process Engineer:

Process engineering lead for transformation efforts.

Change leader for projects in HFE from scouting and concept stages through providing technical support for the duration of the project

Embraces the transformation principle of a data obsessed operating model, centered around implementing disruptive ideas in agile ways that lowers risk profiles and increased predictability of results.

Utilize critical thinking to identify opportunities and drive results in new ways of working where tasks and activities are rigorously evaluated for simplification, elimination, and automation.

Provide backup technical support to unit support engineers assigned to the module.

Utilize analytical skills and production experience in supporting causal analysis and selection of technology for mitigation purposes

Participate in unit support teams as a technical contributor.

Serve as an HFE representative on site-wide teams as required.

Provide technical insight to unit production coordinator, training coordinators, day technicians, and inspectors, as appropriate

Provide technical support of operations activities with technical, maintenance, and HSE departments (second technical point of contact for run and maintain issues)

Ensure complete documentation of key technical work

Provide mentoring and coaching to Operations support engineers.

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.

7 years direct support to manufacturing operations.

Engineering or advanced technical degree required. Chemical engineering degree strongly preferred.

Self-motivated and works effectively with minimal supervision

The HFE Sr. Process Engineer will need to blend fundamental process engineering technical skills together with an innovative mindset to achieve the site’s transformation and automation goals.

This role requires ability to collaborate with various disciplines and the ability to mentor engineers and technicians.

Ability to interact effectively within the site and larger Enterprise

Experience in Hydroformylation and Ethoxylation Process technology preferred.

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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Company info

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