PEI/Facilities Engineer

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California, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role -

The Facilities Engineer provides technical support for pressure equipment, piping systems, tanks, and other mechanical process equipment for the Martinez and Pittsburg Catalyst Manufacturing Plants. The essential function of the role is to provide technical support and leadership in the facility engineering space while helping the plants solve material and corrosion-related issues. The Facility Engineer must understand current operating conditions and long-term equipment integrity concerns to meet the operational objectives of the plant. Assure compliance with pressure equipment regulations and applicable industry and company codes, standards, and recommended practices. They prepare guidelines for the sites, advise on inspection results, and oversee new installations and repairs to ensure Shell and local standards are met. This individual will work closely with the plant’s PEI Inspectors, maintenance, reliability, and process engineering staff.

The California Catalyst manufacturing plants are two separate facilities producing refining and ethylene oxide catalysts. The successful candidate will join a small but knowledgeable technical staff that is responsible for helping to deliver Shell Catalyst and Technologies’ growth ambition.

Accountabilities


Apply knowledge of fundamental corrosion and other degradation mechanisms to design new and maintenance of existing equipment
Oversee defined programs for sustaining pressure equipment integrity
Perform technical evaluations of bids of Pressure Vessels and API Storage Tanks
Assist Pressure Equipment Inspectors in analyzing collected data from inspection events as needed.
Support the reliability engineer regarding any equipment repairs required at the site
Oversee vessel repairs on an as-needed basis
Support investigations on all failures of equipment to determine the cause or suspected cause
Working knowledge of applicable vessel and tank codes, standards, and recommended practices
Provide technical expertise and collaborate with consultants/specialists through contracted services on equipment specification and selection, equipment maintenance, and implementation of new technologies
Work with maintenance to create equipment repair plans as needed
Assist in defining Turnaround work scopes
Provides technical assurance on MOCs for pressure equipment, piping, or other mechanical equipment.
Support site project needs, including small project design, temporary facilities, and oversite of construction work
Lead small projects related to equipment, vessel, and piping replacement.
Support the evaluation and remediation of civil/structural issues
Work with the plant’s Electrical and Instrumentation staff on any electrical system remediations.
Participate in facility/area audits (safety, environmental, operational, measurement, etc.) as required and complete engineering-related tasks that result from these assessments
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, HEMP studies, ITPs, and PSSRs


What we need from you –


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Minimum three (3) years of related Manufacturing Industry experience, Petrochemical or Refinery experience preferred
Exposure to API vessel codes
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Lead peer groups of multi-discipline teams
Experience with fact-based decision-making and root cause analysis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with personnel from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated skill in working with teams to achieve a common goal.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance short and long-term reliability initiatives.
Models proactive and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Can present complex topics in simple and understandable terms


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-performance standards 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, professionalism, and 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 a 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 in 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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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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