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 these newly created opportunities is a Polyethylene Inst Analyzer Specialist (also known as Instruments Analyzer Specialist, Polyethylene Quality internally), which will provide you with an opportunity make a major contribution to operational excellence at a brand new, world-scale Polyethylene facility.

This role is part of the Process Automation Control & Optimization (PACO) Team within the Asset's Technology Department, based in Monaca, Pennsylvania. This team member will collaborate closely with the Instrument and Analyzer Team Lead and other analyzer specialists, sharing the responsibility for ensuring the technical reliability of the plant's process analyzers.

Additionally, this individual will concentrate on providing daily second-level maintenance technical support for complex situational and reliability issues within the Polyethylene Unit. They will collaborate closely with the Analyzer Maintenance Team Lead (AMTL) to ensure effective and cost-efficient analyzer maintenance.

If you are looking for career growth and development at a top oil and gas, petrochemical and 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 and 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. Three polyethylene units will have a combined annual production of approximately 1.6 million metric tons (3.5 billion pounds).

Improving our PE reliability and Finishing performance is fundamental to achieving our business targets, making this role a key team member towards the long-term, sustainable success of our business.

Learn more about our state-of-the-art facility here: Shell Polymers Plant | Shell United States

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical assurance in the areas of Analyzer and Quality Measuring Instruments (QMI) throughout the commissioning and start-up and run-and-maintain phases

• Act as a direct liaison between the technical and maintenance teams, taking a leading role in troubleshooting, identifying the root cause of complex process analyzer issues, and developing technically sound solution

• Lead the development and implementation of the Management of Change process for reliability-related enhancements, such as improvements to the sample conditioning system, with the approval of the Analyzer/Instrument Team Lead

• Support and assist in maintaining the Preventative Maintenance (PM) library and detailed PM procedures for analyzers/QMIs, implement programs to ensure exceptional analyzer equipment reliability, and assure compliance with the approved Analytical Equipment list, company standards, and other technical requirements

• Support the implementation of the site analyzer strategy

• Participate in incident investigations related to analyzers

• Contribute directly to finding root cause and resolution of analyzer bad actors

• Act as mentor and second level support to analyzer maintenance technicians

• Champion the process of sharing analyzer knowledge not only at the local level but across Shell

• Ensure Shell is meeting existing as well as changing requirements from Regulatory and recognized Governing Industry Standards Association/Bodies

• Assist the Analyzer Maintenance Team Lead to develop, maintain and coordinate a training plan for analyzer technicians and assist with coordination of on-site or off-site training by others

• Recommend equipment upgrades and replacements when situations warrant it, such as high cost of maintainability, obsolescence, loss of vendor support, more effective technological breakthroughs

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests & Site Acceptance Tests

• Support in the development and implementation of the Analyzer Turnaround Procedures

• Develop training material for Analyzers/QMI areas

• Assist with maintaining the central repository for analyzers with technical manuals, system drawings, software, datasheets

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 chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrument Engineering or another related field with demonstrated knowledge and practical work experience or an associate degree in Instrumentation or equivalent in chemical, Electrical or Mechanical engineering

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Polyethylene Manufacturing Facilities supporting commissioning, operating and maintenance of sample conditioning systems and associated process analyzers including but not limited to GCs, pH, conductivity, Tunable Diode Laser, TOC, turbidity, and of commissioning, operating and maintenance of pellet analyzers

• Extensive experience with Pellet Analyzers, Process Analyzers (including Gas Chromatographs), dust detection analyzers, and familiarity with statistical quality control techniques

• Experience in Analyzer Maintenance & Data Acquisition Systems (AMADAS) from Krohne or other suppliers is a plus

• Experience in a manufacturing or technical support environment

• Experience in olefins plants and/or in the polymer plants such as Polyethylene or Polypropylene is a plus

• Experience in project support and execution

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 behavior. 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.

Disclaimer

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