Plant Engineer

Oman Shell; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Plant Engineer to join the Congo, West Virginia Lubricant Oil Blending Plant Operations team. You will troubleshoot, support root cause analyses, and lead project execution from permitting to commissioning while collaborating with asset production and maintenance teams.

Required: a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Controls, or Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in related industries. Strong safety and problem-solving skills are essential, with experience in capital projects a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Controls, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in lubricants, petrochemical, oil & gas, or related industry.
• Experience running capital projects is a plus.
• Experience supporting maintenance activities such as Turnarounds is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, investigations, continuous improvement, and Root Cause Analysis track record.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver GOAL ZERO: Personal and Process Safety.
• Lead/support capital projects and manage project execution activities.
• Provide on-site contractor management and safety oversight.
• Develop and implement proactive technical monitoring plans and asset integrity initiatives.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

West Virginia, United States of AmericaJob Family Group:Downstream Supply ChainWorker Type:RegularPosting Start Date:September 11, 2026Business Unit:Downstream and RenewablesExperience Level:Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description:What’s the roleShell is looking for a Plant Engineer to join its team at the Congo, West Virginia Lubricant Oil Blending Plant Operations team.This role will support and lead a variety of activities to deliver the production promise, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting, participating in problem-solving teams, collaborating with engineering disciplines (Projects and Operations), working closely with Asset Production and Maintenance personnel, supporting and/or leading Root Cause Analyses, supporting maintenance functions, serving as the execution lead for projects, and navigating the various work processes required to successfully execute and implement change.The Plant Engineer may work closely with Production Operations, HSSE and Quality resources, as well as project front-end engineering and construction teams.Accountabilities:Support and deliver GOAL ZERO: Personal and Process SafetySuccessfully execute and implement Capital ProjectsProvide technical support to all phases of assigned projects or activities including but not limited to management of scheduling project execution activities, organizing permitting support, contractor management plans, safety plan developmentProvide on-site contractor management including but not limited to: planning contractor activities, facilitating business performance reviews, vetting contractors, ensuring HSSE compliance, Permit-to-Work support, and SIMOPs reviewsPerform Management of Change reviews to ensure safe operation and design of equipment and related changes. Apply engineering technology to improve safety and environmental related issuesProactive in bringing improvements to support competitiveness (increase reliability, margin, energy efficiency) – operational and/or capex business case justificationSupport Asset Integrity & Assurance, plus driving maintenance scope & competitiveness; must have strong partnership with the Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Production teamsEnsure the operability / maintainability of all proposed facilities, based on defined criteria by carrying out suitable reviewsWhat you bringMust have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employerBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Controls, or Electrical Engineering preferredMinimum of 3 years of experience in lubricants, petrochemical, oil & gas, or related industryCertified Maintenance and Reliability Professional through SMRP is preferredPrior experience as an operations support engineer, field engineering, or in maintenance would be highly valued in this rolePrior experience running capital projects is a plusExperience supporting maintenance activities such as Turnarounds is a plusStrong proven track record in troubleshooting, investigations, continuous improvement, and Root Cause AnalysisPreferred has driven sizeable change in an Asset to improve performanceProven integration skills, working across organizationsExperience in developing Proactive Technical Monitoring plans. Working knowledge of all Asset Management SystemsKnowledge of API, ASME, ISO, DEP standards for design, fabrication, repair, maintenance and inspection standardsExperience in tank asset management including API 653 inspection methodology is a plusKnowledge level experience with Management of ChangeKnowledge level experience with a stage-gate / phased delivery process preferable for capital projectsExperience in development / improvement of a work process and ways of workingWhat we offerThe base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html .You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition togetherContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get aheadWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practicesCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertiseAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourselfBenefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile workingPerform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parentsJoin an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. 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