Advanced Process Control (APC)- Engineer
What's the role
This role is part of the Production Optimization GMship, contributing to Shell’s global optimization initiatives and delivering tangible business value through process control excellence.
What you'll be doing
Develop and deploy advanced process control (APC) strategies that drive measurable improvements in product margins, energy efficiency, and throughput. These solutions directly contribute to Shell’s bottom line by enhancing operational stability and reducing process variability.
Support Shell’s End-to-End Optimization (E2E) initiatives by implementing APC solutions using the PACE tool across downstream units (e.g., CDUs, HCUs), following Shell’s standardized methodology to ensure consistency and scalability.
Continuously monitor and fine-tune APC systems across global Shell assets to maintain optimal performance, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring sustained value delivery.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including technologists, control engineers, and asset operators to troubleshoot control issues, align on process objectives, and co-create solutions that enhance asset performance.
Engage with Shell’s global APC community to share best practices, leverage cross-asset learnings, and contribute to the development of innovative control strategies.
Participate in quality improvement and digitalization initiatives, helping to streamline workflows, improve data utilization, and enhance the overall effectiveness of APC deployments.
What you bring
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, or related field.
Preferably with 1-4 years of hands-on experience in APC implementation in oil & gas and chemical sectors.
Proficiency in APC tools such as PACE, SMOC, DMC, Profit Suite/RMPCT etc.
Familiarity with DCS systems like Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson for APC pre-commissioning
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for continuous learning and innovation.
What we offer
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.
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.
Shell in India
Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalization, and business operations.
Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.
Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.
Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.
Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.
We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programmes on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar