Senior Control Systems Engineer

Shell; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid leave and holidays

Remote/mobile working option

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer in the United States to support the Production Team with process automation, control, and optimization across PACO systems. You will act as the focal point for instrumentation, control systems, and SIS, driving safety and efficiency improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with DCS such as Yokogawa Centum VP or Emerson DeltaV, and a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor in Chemical, Electrical or related engineering.
• Minimum 3 years direct support experience in manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with DCS systems, preferably Yokogawa Centum VP or Emerson DeltaV.

Responsibilities

• Serve as focal point for Instrumentation, Control Systems and SIS issues.
• Identify and implement base layer and complex controls for safety, reliability, profitability and environmental improvements.
• Proactively monitor base layer and complex controls for continuous improvements.
• Support turnarounds with engineering and technical assurance.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex process and control issues.
• Interface with capital projects for process control scope development.

Skills

DCS systems

Yokogawa Centum VP

Emerson DeltaV

Instrumentation

SIS

PACO

Technical assurance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

ESP

MOC

RCM

IAMS

Job description

What's The Role

Senior Control System Engineer (CSE) serves as the focal point for process control system performance & technical assurance in the assigned production team. The CSE enables operations to efficiently and safely control operating units using the process control system tools and equipment, including field instrumentation, DCS hardware, base layer controls, complex controls, advanced process controls, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).

What You'll Be Doing

The primary role of the Senior CSE is to support the Production Team for day-to-day assurance of Process Automation, Control and Optimization (PACO) equipment, systems and applications. Main responsibilities include:

• Focal point for Instrumentation, Control Systems and SIS (safety instrumented systems) issues
• Identification, design and implementation of new and improved base layer and complex controls for safety, reliability, profitability and environmental improvements
• Proactive Technical Monitoring of the base layer and complex controls for continuous improvements to assure reliable and optimized operations
• Familiar with unit process technologies and operations and understanding of unit operation constraints for the identification of process control improvement opportunities
• Support turnarounds to provide engineering and technical assurance, as well as execution of PACO related scopes
• Lead or participate in troubleshooting of complex process and control issues, including the investigation of unit/equipment trips and other reliability events
• Interface with capital projects to provide technical assurance in process control scope development and implementation
• Support improvement and new application development of advanced process controls
• Operator training of process control systems
• Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team members and Instrument Technicians

The Senior CSE is expected to have effective use of company tools including:

• ESP (Ensure Safe Production) participant: Alarm configuration, alarm review, alarm metrics, revalidations and using ACM/UTL for PTM monitoring
• MOC (Management of Change): Knowledgeable in the process and uses the process to enact changes. Acts as Person Executing Change (PEC) for PACO centric plant changes and is the primary evaluator for multi-discipline changes
• RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) participant: Provides guidance for Preventative Maintenance tasks and participates in RCM studies. Advises Technicians while troubleshooting Instrument Asset Management System (IAMS)
• PCD (Process Control Demain) Security: Aware and directs others of the dangers and risks associated with the process control domain

What You Bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
• Bachelor of Chemical, Electrical or other engineering disciplines
• Minimum 3 years direct support experience in manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of practical process control work experience
• Hands-on experience with DCS systems, preferably Yokogawa Centum VP or Emerson DeltaV

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. 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 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 world's 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

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, .

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