, Trinidad and Tobago

Job Family Group:

Discipline Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 25, 2024

Business unit:

Integrated Gas and Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role?

The Senior PACO Engineer will be expected to provide PACO engineering support for all Shell T&T facilities (3 offshore and 2 onshore). It will involve visits to Shell’s offshore platforms and may require the Engineer to stay up to fourteen days at a time to support site activities, including, but not limited to, turnarounds, root cause analysis, incident investigation, and MoC implementation.

The Senior PACO Engineer Reports to the Team Lead I&C Engineering.

Internal interfaces: The Senior PACO Engineer is expected to interface with

• The Asset PACO Technical Authority & SPFP
• Peers daily, including other engineers within the Upstream Assets Engineering Team.
• Shell site leadership team (OIMs, OTLS, and MTLs) at each facility as required.
• The PACO technicians at each facility, as required.
• The MTAP and WRFM Team – As required.
• The Process Safety Manager and Asset Integrity team, as required.
• The Document Control Team, as required.
• Other departments, including but not limited to Finance, IAPS, C&P, HSSE, and HR, as required.

External interfaces: The Senior PACO Engineer is expected to interact with

• PACO vendors/contractors as required.
• Equipment OEM/OEM representatives as required.
• General Contractors as required.

Residing within the Upstream Assets Engineering Team, the Senior PACO Engineer is responsible for:

• The MEC Processes as it relates to Instrumentation and Controls on the Assets assigned.
• Providing engineering and operational support for the PACO discipline, as well as technical assurance activities within the Upstream Assets Maintenance and Operations portfolio.
• Providing technical advice and steer on the Process Automation and Control Systems, including but not limited to Distributed Control Systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (e.g., ESD, HIPPS, FGS), other third-party control systems, and process instrumentation (feedback and final elements).
• Providing day-to-day PACO Engineering support to the Operating STTL Assets.
• The overall effectiveness of the process automation systems in achieving STTL’s business goals related to Human Safety, Process Safety, Production Optimization, and the Environment.
• Delivery of the Gap to Potential deliverables on behalf of the operating assets of STTL.
• Providing input towards the annual Upstream Assets Engineering Team OPEX and CAPEX Budget planning.

The Senior PACO Engineer shall be accountable for: -

• Delivery of OPEX and CAPEX activity within agreed budgets per the requirements of the Shell AMS.
• The SIS MEC Process Health and all associated deliverables on the Assets assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with sites to provide visible and felt PACO engineering support.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical advice for Asset Process Automation and Control Systems, including but not limited to BPCS, SIS (ESD, FGS, HIPPS, BMS), other third-party automation/SCADA systems, and field instrumentation (Final element and Feedback devices)
• Utilize the Shell Asset Management System (AMS) to Leverage Visual Management to focus on PACO-related unscheduled deferment and Proactive Technical Monitoring ‘Wins’
• Utilize Leader Standard Work to carve out the time to focus on Proactive Technical Monitoring (PTM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technical Assurance, HSSE related Action Items under the purview of the PACO Engineering team, Management of Change, Manage Threats and Opportunities (MTO), Ensure Safe Production (ESP), Manage Equipment Care (MEC) Program, Process Control Domain (PCD)
• Develop and maintain Equipment Care Strategies and job plans for PACO-related equipment.
• Provide technical support to the HEMP process via participation in HAZOPs, LOPAs, Bowties, QRA’s, and ALARP Assessment. Lead HEMP processes such as SIL verifications and alarm management workshops.
• Collaborate closely with the Upstream MTAP and WRFM Teams to evaluate and implement mitigations to operational constraints and reliability risks to develop cost-effective, practical engineering solutions to improve safety, reliability, unscheduled deferment, and costs.
• Participate in the Engineering Team collaboration weekly meetings and attend other Upstream Assets Cadence meetings as required, including, but not limited to, Daily Morning Calls, IAPS, MTO, MoC, and site Alarm Management meetings.
• Work with production operations to provide monitoring, troubleshooting, mitigations, and training guidelines to drive continuous performance improvement toward Goal Zero, availability, direct control reliability, and production targets.
• Use the causal learning process to drive root cause analysis and implement appropriate solutions to prevent the reoccurrence of incidents or failures.
• Perform technical reviews of Management of Change proposals and execute implementation tasks in support of the Asset PACO Technical Authorities.
• Support the implementation of small projects (this includes project management, design, HSSE review, MoC, installation, and commissioning)
• Support the entire Opportunity Realization Process (ORP), particularly the Select, Define, and Execute phases.

• Share information learnings via functional and discipline networks and the Global PACO community.
• Participate in the Asset Incident Management Team, as required.
• Participate as assigned in the Incident Investigation work process.  When appropriate, serve as the “responsible person” for incident recommendations.
• Create and maintain an environment of inclusion that respects and values individual differences and is aligned with Shell’s core values.
• Commit to health, safety, and protection of the environment towards Goal Zero: 

• Supports Shell’s commitment to personal & process safety by complying with programs regarding health, safety, and protection of the environment.
• Demonstrates safe work practices, takes part in safety meetings as required, and advises relevant personnel of any non-conforming conditions.

• Coach, train, and mentor junior team members and other functional discipline engineers (e.g., MMI, Process, CSO, Electrical),
• Review and assure works performed by junior PACO engineers.
• Drive technological advancements within the PACO discipline.

What we need from you?

• Knowledge of PACO Safe Working Practices (e.g. NFPA NEC 70E) and the National PACO Codes (e.g. NFPA NEC 70).
• Knowledge of International Standards governing PACO systems and the petrochemical industry (e.g. API, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, NFPA)
• Experience with the Management of Change Process.

• Experience requirements: min 10 - 15 years of work-related Engineering Experience
• Minimum Educational requirements: B.Sc. /M.Sc. / M.Eng. or equivalent in PACO/PACO related Engineering.
• Minimum requirements for JG-4 Engineering Discipline as defined by the Shell PACO Engineering Competency Matrix.
  • Skill Proficiency in
    • PACO Safety, Hazardous Area and Ex Equipment, PACO System Studio, PACO Protection and Control, PACO Maintenance
  • Knowledge Proficiency in
    • PACO System Design/Modification, PACO Standards, PACO Equipment Selection, PACO Drawings, PACO Construction/Commissioning
• Demonstrable knowledge of DEM1/DEM2 requirements, Shell DEPS, and Technical Integrity/global performance standards.

Leadership attributes:

• Demonstrate working independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates ability in Authenticity, Growth, Collaboration and Performance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, supported by interpersonal skills that allow effective working in an international, multidisciplinary, multi-cultural team environment.

Special Skills/Abilities Needed:

• Demonstrate continuous improvement through reflection on activities performed, incorporating lessons learned.
• Ability to accomplish goals that require resources outside the span of control.
• Demonstrate ability to manage competing priorities to build ownership toward the asset and maximize results delivery.
• Communicate effectively with Stakeholders, including Upstream Asset Management, the wider STTL Teams, all levels of employees, and external parties.
• Work through others to achieve results.
• Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete work and ensure achievement of departmental goals.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
• Manage projects and processes effectively.
• Must also be an excellent team player and mentor, coach, and inspire less experienced team members in their competencies and integrated areas.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours as appropriate.
• Offsite and offshore travel required.

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 among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

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.

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 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 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.

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