Global Optimization Engineer Renewables - Houston TX

Profile

114805BR

Job Title:

Global Optimization Engineer, Renewables - Houston, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:


Build a global technology, engineering and total project road maps collecting and maintaining info from existing assets, engineering, delivery, business development, and R&D project teams.
Build and Maintain Road Maps Technology and Project Total Costs (Such as: EPC costs, main equipment (Inverters, structures, Solar Panels, Transformers) and SCADA etc.)
Advise Engineering & Management on the current technology and market conditions that affect estimates for active projects as well as business development support for potential future opportunities.
Facilitate the required updates quarterly of the engineering and estimating systems and tools, including the current material pricing and work hour indices, contingency, design allowances.
Provide expert functional assistance to the Engineering and Delivery team and assets and projects on the development of technology and cost estimates across the project development life cycle including development and execution project phases.
Assist in the development and implementation of best practice corporate guidelines, processes and procedures.
Review cost estimates and expenditure phasing prepared by projects/assets/joint venture partners, and comment upon suitability, deliverability, and overall quality.
Lead and undertake cost risk analyses, using probabilistic techniques (Life Cycle, Performance, Capex Efficiency, Production, etc.)
Liaise with development and project teams and assets, receive data and maintain the company cost and performance database.
Liaise with development engineers in the preparation of development concepts and plans.
Perform benchmarking studies of projects against internal and external metrics.
Support Global Project Equipment Selection Process through ongoing coordination with OEM.
Participate in the functional assurance reviews with respect to cost estimates.
Ensure that corporate and local Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and regulations are applied on project activities.


Auto req ID:

114805BR

Skillpool:

Electrical

Country of Work Location:

United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

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.

Disclaimer:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

Work Location:

Houston - EP Center Americas

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer both now and in the future.
8 years of Industry experience
Technical professional experience in renewable power generation (Solar and preferably Wind)
Able to apply appropriate standards for the estimating and planning function with recommending improvements as necessary.
Has a good insight into the market and is able to assess the technical and commercial impact of engineering and project decisions on project attractiveness
Understands the impact of strategic considerations and technical functionality on business decisions.
Experienced in reviewing and challenging co-venturer and contractor estimates and risk analysis, benchmarking and development of cost risk analysis procedures.
Experience of different contract strategies for construction including EPC and EPCM.
Able to apply HSSE principles across all project technical activities
Hands-on experience of using project control systems and procedures supported by current software applications – Excel, Triptych, MS Project, Primavera P3 etc.
Has awareness of Shell’s (or equivalent) functional project and technical assurance processes.
International experience desirable.
Travel -30% domestically/international on a regular basis


City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com