Process Engineer Chemicals - Deer Park TX

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

August 5, 2021

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in?

The Process Engineer is typically assigned specific Process Units to support as part of an area Production Team. At times, he/she may instead be assigned to key studies, projects or improvement activities. The successful candidate will join the Deer Park Chemicals Process Engineering Team and will be assigned an operations’ area basis experience and need.

What’s the role?

The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical process engineering support such that the safe, environmentally sound, reliable and profitable operation of the units to which s/he is assigned is assured. This role might cover the Butadiene Extraction Unit, Pygas Hydrotreating Units, Phenol Unit, and Cumene Unit.

Primary responsibilities include short- term and long-term process monitoring, support process safety activities, support turnarounds and major maintenance activities, prepare/present technical knowledge for operator training, support abnormal situation management, catalyst selection, and support HSE compliance tasks. Identifies and communicates issues to the appropriate technical and operations personnel. Leads or assists in evaluation of complex technical or operational problems. Assists as appropriate in problem definition and ensuring solutions. Provides technical documentation to ensure knowledge retention, continuity, and organizational learning. Provide support to long term strategy planning for the units/systems. Provides support and leadership to multidiscipline teams addressing cross organizational issues / opportunities.

The Process Engineer is expected to:


Provide day-to-day technical support to Operations in delivery of production plans.
Serve as Process Integrator when undertaking design activities for plant changes or projects.
Work as an autonomous Process Engineer, translates the guidelines and standards into practice and solves common technical challenges. Works within company standards and policies under defined directions while receiving occasional guidance on techniques. Makes recommendations and improvements to existing processes.
Ensures integration of related discipline activities to achieve delivery which is safe (all aspects of HSSE - personal/process safety and environment), fit for purpose and meeting cost-value optimization.
Independently manage the relation with multiple (groups of) internal and external stakeholders on a tactical level.
Conduct Short and Long-Term Proactive Technical Monitoring (Optimization, Margin, NEVC, Catalyst, Heat Exchanges, etc.)
Work with Process Models and Simulations
Track, Compile and Troubleshoot Process Engineering Material & Energy Balances
Track/Troubleshoot Product Quality issues
Complete assigned Feed Acceptance Tasks
Support Abnormal Situation Management (ASMs; e.g. S/D, S/U, Troubleshooting/Recommendations)
Participate or Lead Causal Investigations
Participate or Lead Management of Change (MOCs)
Complete documentation of key Process Engineering work/activities (Technical Knowledge Management)
Support Turnarounds and Major Maintenance Activities (i.e. Pitstops, MOCs, Procedure Reviews, Lookback, Scope, MEC, etc.)
Support or Lead Catalyst Monitoring and Selection Activities (loading/unloading)
Identify and Assess Growth Projects / Asset Integrity & Maintain Margin (e-SIP and follow- up support)
Support Process Safety Activities (PHA, RHA, etc.)
Support Projects
Lead or Support HSE Compliance Tasks (Environmental release calcs as needed, Radar, FIM, etc.)
Prepare/Present Technical Knowledge Training (to Operations)
Support Procedures Reviews
Lead or Support MTO Items
Work on end of the month accounting/closing (Chemicals and Utilities)
Conduct P&ID Reviews


Skills & Requirements

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 is required; Chemical Engineering is an advantage.
Minimum of four (4) years industrial experience in process technology or plant operations preferable in Butadiene, Pygas Hydrotreating and Phenol/Cumene technologies. Individuals with a higher education level in technical roles supporting plant operations will be considered.
Good knowledge of refining and petrochemical processes in general.
Working knowledge of process control systems and theory.
Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms as they apply to the processes being supported and of the materials, process controls and methods to mitigate those mechanisms.
Previous assignment as Project /Operations Support Engineer.
The individual must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, computer and simulation models.


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, 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.

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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