Description
Shell is looking for an Operations Support Engineer - Polyethylene to join its state-of-the-art Shell Polymers facility in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
The role involves providing process engineering support to the Production Unit, focusing on proactive monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting, and support of safe operations to meet the 90-day production plan.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical oversight of site process operations
- Define and implement Safe Operating Limits
- Perform technical assurance of changes (MOC – Management of Change)
- Lead Process Safety improvement initiatives
- Ensure timely completion of assigned action items from Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
- 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
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred, Mechanical Engineers with aptitude to learn chemical engineering aspects considered)
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in the refining/petrochemical industry
- Experience working with polyethylene processes and/or extrusion equipment is preferred
- Knowledge and application of safety methodology and reviews (Process Hazards Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis)
- Experience with plant changes and Management of Change process
- Proficiency in using spreadsheets, computer and simulation models
- Ability to apply AI is a plus
Benefits:
- Base salary range: $124,000 - $186,000 per year
- Insurance coverage options (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Company pension plan and 401(k) plan
- Paid leave (up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, parental leave)
- Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses
- Discretionary long-term incentives for some roles