Where you fit in
Shell has created several new career opportunities within our newest state of the art Shell Polymers facility in Monaca, Pennsylvania, and we are seeking your expertise to further build on our Polyethylene capabilities within our team.
One of the newly created opportunities is Operations Engineer - Polyethylene Gas (also known as Operations Support Engineer - Polyethylene Gas Phase internally) which will provide you with an opportunity to be a key part of the Team at a brand new, world-scale Polyethylene facility.
As an Operations Support Engineer - Polyethylene Gas Phase, you will engage in design and asset optimization activities that require a solid understanding of process engineering, guided by established standards and procedures. This team member will have the opportunity to design new process units, retrofit existing assets, troubleshoot, and optimize processes, which involve integrating other disciplines such as economics, utilities, and process control. Identifying areas for improvement in existing methodologies and suggest changes is a key focus of this role.
This team member integrates activities from related disciplines to ensure safe delivery, encompassing all aspects of HSSE (personal/process safety and environment), while being fit for purpose and cost-value optimized. They also manage specified tasks within the design, operation, or maintenance of facilities/plant, collaborating with contractors or third parties and engage oftern with internal and external stakeholders on tactical issues, with the support and guidance from a Senior Process Engineer
If you are looking for career growth and development at a top energy company and are keen to expand on and share your knowledge of Polyethylene processing, this is a great opportunity for you to consider! Relocation support will be offered to the successful candidate for this opportunity if they are moving from another city/state, as per our Shell relocation guidelines.
More about our Facility:
In 2022, Shell completed construction of its 386-acre petrochemical complex in Potter Township, Beaver County - approximately 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The feat was nearly a decade in the making, with more than four years of construction activity involving approximately 9,500 workers at peak construction.
The plant, Shell Polymers Monaca, will produce an estimated 1.6 million tons of polyethylene pellets used by Shell's customers to create products that we see and use every day including - common household goods; consumer and food packaging; as well as industrial and utility products.
Learn more about state-of-the-art facility: Shell Polymers Plant | Shell United States
Accountabilities:
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
Supports the process engineering Technical Assurance function for Management of Change (MOC) requirements in their assigned area
Provide technical guidelines for high-impact events such as unit performance testing, and represent process engineering in PHAs and incident investigations within the assigned area
Support long-term strategy planning, provide guidance and leadership to multidisciplinary teams tackling cross-organizational challenges and opportunities, ensure the process team engages with Shell specialists to keep them updated on major unit/system issues and progress, and evaluate the pros and cons of operational changes to improve unit/system performance
Prepare or present the technical content of specialized Operator and Craft training
Provide effective condition monitoring of assigned units through the implementation of unit monitoring protocols, consistently identifying potential threats and opportunities, and translating these into timely investigations and improvement actions
Maintain daily focus on plant operations and align work priorities with both operational and maintenance needs, support production in meeting performance targets, manage alarms effectively at assigned process units, and compile month-end data for performance reviews and analysis, including energy usage, variance analysis, and plan execution
Maintain basic data and plant constraint information, contribute to the development of monthly production plans, and support the implementation and maintenance of HSSE critical work processes
Support design reviews, safety/risk assessments, and functional value analyses as applicable, and ensure process engineering activities comply with asset integrity - process safety management Standards and recommended practices
Collaborate with third-party technical specialists to provide cost-effective and leading-edge technical development and solutions for assigned processing units, and support the implementation of tactics on an as-needed basis
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 with preference for Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of experience, including 3 years at Polyethylene production facilities with Univation Gas-phase reactors or similar
Deep experience in operations support, technical process troubleshooting
Strong stakeholder management skills, able to effectively interact at all levels of an organization
Driven to help turn a world-class facility into a world class performer
The base salary range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html
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, while 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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