Project and Control Systems Engineer

Shell; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Shell in Indiana seeks an experienced Engineer to lead and mentor the DCS maintenance and process engineering team at the Michigan City plant. You will drive capital project leadership, ensure reliable DCS operation, and champion process improvements aligned with safety, quality, and cost goals.

The role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining compliance with Shell standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in chemical manufacturing with strong technical background.
• Leadership and ability to manage and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor direct reports and develop talent.
• Oversee plant DCS maintenance and CPMS project leadership.
• Support capital plan execution using Shell Project Management system.
• Improve process capability and minimize supply risk.
• Ensure ISO QMS documents and policies are applied.
• Coordinate internal and external customer concerns.
• Travel as required for training and business.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa DCS

Job description

Indiana, United States of America

Job Family Group: Discipline Engineering

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: October 21, 2026

Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description

What’s the role The role is to provide management and technical support for all aspects of the plant DCS maintenance, engineering and technical functions, needed to further the plant goals of safety, quality, cost and rate improvement. This also includes ensuring the long-term viability of the Michigan City plant by championing the commercialization of new products and technologies through project management.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor direct reports, including the development of personnel for future assignments and optimum performance in current assignments plus identify training and development needs of direct reports.
• Assure department supports the execution of the plant's capital plan, using the Shell Project Management system.
• Assure direct reports provide process engineering and necessary project leadership during and all phases of the CPMS
• Ensure excellent performance of the Michigan City Yokogawa DCS system, ensuring adequate timeliness, accuracy and precision of results.
• Drive process capability improvements in support of minimizing or eliminating supply risk
• Implement various maintenance / operations related systems including routine, reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance
• Ensure product is being produced in accordance with established SC&T process definitions
• Ensure Projects, Maintenance and Engineering are being conducted in the most efficient manner
• Develop and implement improvement plans, as necessary.
• Participate in long-term elimination of process and equipment problems using troubleshooting methods
• Identify and implement improvements in product quality, yields, rates and product costs
• Manage plant maintenance related projects, including capital upgrades, as assigned using established capital management processes, to improve reliability and/or reduce unit cost
• Maintain plant infrastructure plan
• Track, analyze and improve key operational and maintenance parameters such as asset utilization through MAUT / OEE and MTO process, cost, process variances and PM compliance
• Actively participate in the Michigan City Leadership Team (MCLT) and the associated audits / activities
• Develop and maintain ISO Quality Management System (QMS) documents, procedures, instructions, forms and records relevant to quality critical equipment and processes, as well as apply ISO QMS policy and procedures within the Site
• Coordinate internal and external customer concerns
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Site Manager

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical/engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing with a solid technical and engineering background
• Preferred Yokogawa DCS programing and hardware knowledge.
• Possess strong Leadership, Organizational & Time Management skills
• Ability to use personal computer, read and comprehend written material, communicate verbally both in person and on the phone and write correspondence both internally and externally of SC&T
• Ability to work in excess of the normal 40-hr workweek, including non-standard hours as required by business needs
• Ability to lead, develop and manage the work performance of others
• Knowledge of powder and catalyst manufacturing, equipment, machine design, maintenance practices and reliability engineering
• Ability to travel as required for training and company business

What we offer

• The base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $186,000 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.

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.

Company Culture

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 together Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working Perform 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 parents Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

Equal Opportunity

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.

As a US Federal Contractor, hiring selections are subject to periodic audit review and documentation of your selections should be maintained for a period of three calendar years. It is the policy of Shell in the U.S. (“Shell”) to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications.

Shell prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. All employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity. If you need an accommodation for a disability during the resourcing process, please speak with an HR representative.