Tech Specialist - Process

, India

Job Family Group:

Production Engineering Upstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 16, 2024

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

The Tech. Specialist – Refining provides technical support to Shell assets in the area of various technologies like Hydrocracking,Hydrotreating orCatalytic Reforming. In addition to technical support to sites, upkeep of Monitoring tools and knowledge upkeep form a significant part of the workload. The role involves being an integral part of the site team and monitor day to day, short term, medium term and long-term Threats and opportunity identification and resolution to improve margin. 

Support include trouble shooting technical issues at sites, unit performance monitoring, support to regeneration and turnaround activities, cycle length projections, support to catalyst selection and testing, etc.

Incumbent shall be part of the TAO Process Engineering in Production Optimization GM-Ship within P&T. Incumbent shall report to Tech. Ops Manager – Process Engineering.

Dimensions

Hydrocracking/ Hydrotreating/ Platforming support to Shell operated refining assets globally.

Accountability

Technical and operation support to Shell sites in Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating or CCR Naphtha Reforming

• Evaluation of regular detailed operating summaries to rigorously track and improve unit performance

  
  

• Troubleshooting and advice on mitigation and recovery from operational upsets

  
  

• Advice on, and comparative evaluation of, future operating strategies

  
  

• Providing training in process technology and modelling

  
  

• Support to refineries for complex refining process technology issues

  
  

• Conduct optimization studies, Catalyst deactivation rate studies, energy optimization, yield optimization initiatives.

  
  

• Knowledge on process safety evaluations and participation in critical safety reviews.

  
  

MOCs

• Work on minor to medium scale MOCs to bring out technical changes to the unit

  
  

Catalysts & Adsorbent Evaluation

• Maintain knowledge of new catalyst developments

  
  

• Assess potential value of new industry developments for Shell-advised sites

  
  

Custodian of process engineering tools in Hydrocracking or Cat Reforming,responsible for developing and upkeep of process engineering tools

• Maintain process engineering tools in a reliable and accessible state

  
  

• Adapt tools to changing demands

  
  

• Evaluate and implement requests for changes

  
  

Requirements

• Relevant Educational background (e.g., Chemical Engineering)

  
  

• The position requires a person with minimum ~ 8 years of manufacturing/technology experience (in Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating or CCR Naphtha Reforming) 

  
  

• Past experience in developing, managing or maintaining process engineering tool would be an added advantage.

  
  

• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders including various representatives from Shell Manufacturing, P&T, third part vendors and other digital cross functions.

  
  

Company Description 

Shell Business Operations (SBO) is a chain of operational centers that form an integral part of Royal Dutch Shell. We influence business development for Shell globally, enabling the work of 93,000 employees in over 70 countries across the world.

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.

Our business has been built on a foundation of innovative technology and skilled employees. By providing energy to sustain people’s lives for more than a hundred years, Shell has become one of the world’s leading companies.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future. At Shell, everyone does their part.

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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.

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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