Shell Careers – Process Technician

Job Description:

This position interfaces with stakeholders at all levels of the Geismar Chemical Plant. This role reports to a Process Engineering Supervisor within the Technology Department at the Geismar Chemical Plant.

Geismar Chemical is the only stand-alone Chemical Plant in the USA, and accounts for nearly half of Chemicals business results. Geismar has a long-term growth strategy, including downstream’s newest unit, AO4, and future growth projects. We leverage Shell proprietary technology to produce Ethylene Oxide, Ethylene Glycol, Alpha Olefins, Alcohols, Ethoxylates.

Job Responsibilities:

The Process Engineer provides technical support and leadership to the production module.

• Provide technical oversight of the site’s process operations
• Define and implement Safe Operating Limits
• Provide technical direction for HSSE-MS activities (PHA, Corrosion control reviews, Investigations, etc.)
• Perform technical assurance of changes (MOC’s)
• Lead Process Safety improvement initiatives
• Assure timely completion of assigned action items from HSSE-MS activities (PHA, etc.).
• Conduct proactive technical monitoring to support Operations in meeting targets for Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality Assurance, Reliability, and Utilization.
• Perform process unit optimization to improve energy usage, cost, and margin delivery
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Provide process engineering support for successful implementation of unit outages and catalyst changes
• Provide technical support of operations activities with technical, maintenance, and HSE departments (first technical point of contact for run and maintain issues)
• Respond to urgent and critical operational related items at the request of the Operations Staff
• This position must be available to provide some level of support 24/7 via phone call or other technology, and off hours callouts are sometimes required
• Participate in audits as needed to maintain compliance with state & federal requirements, as well as local and corporate standards

Job Requirements:

• A legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in refining/petrochemical industry. Process engineering experience providing direct support to manufacturing operations desired.
• Knowledge and application of safety methodology and reviews (Process Hazards Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis, etc.), including safeguarding.
• Experience with plant changes and Management of Change process.
• The individual must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, computer and simulation models.
• Must have a TWIC card or ability to get one.
• Interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and ability to manage multiple interfaces with varying needs and priorities are critical to success in this position.
• Understand impact of decisions on production, operability, safety, reliability and economics.

Job Details:

Company: Royal Dutch Shell

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: 

Job Location: Geismar, LA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

Apply Here

jobstrivia.xyz