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Associate Engineer - OCC

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Reference ID R182684 Updated 07/28/2025
Production Engineering Upstream
India
Chennai
N/A

What's the role

Technical support roles reside in all the Business within Shell and are typically at the front line of the Company’s activities. Technical support jobs in Engineering, Maintenance and Operations involve working in teams tasked with the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our global projects and assets.

What you'll be doing

Remote Monitoring & Remote operations; Day to Day Operations management; Proactive technical monitoring

  • Remote Monitoring and Day to Day Operations management for onshore/offshore assets.

  • Conceptual idea of a central control room, automated surveillance rooms, remote support to assets located globally.

  • Monitoring of all safety critical & process critical signals for onshore/offshore assets, report any abnormalities to concerned OEM/asset focal for quick action.

  • Perform detailed fact-based analysis of technical problem to provide clear definition of opportunities, threats, findings, and solutions.

  • Track availability of plant & report real time forecasting of power generation to energy off taker.

  • Operations support for day-to-day activities which includes People & vessel Inductions, Permits for work & Manifest for vessel. Act as first point of contact for Emergencies, track real time weather, vessel & personnel always to provide needed support.

  • Engages in a wide range of operational tasks, including HSSE Management, Procedure updates, Alarm Reviews, Shift Reports, Outside operator rounds, MOCs, etc., to support the Production Team’s work processes.

  • Possess strong digitalization mindset to be able optimize work processes and resource utilization within the team.

  • Understanding the functions of the various equipment and instruments and thorough knowledge of reading/ interpreting the engineering drawings (Structure & Civil scope, Data sheets, GA, P&IDs, PEFS, PFDs, ISO’s).

  • Job hazard assessment, setting out risks anticipated required while performing tasks and creating Permit to work.

  • Engagement with the Site stakeholders such as Requestors and Approvers to communicate plans, obtain feedback, and solicit improvements.

  • Assist the team leads/project focals to standardize processes, tools, methods, procedures as directed (Ex: Improving the data quality standards and best practices).

What you bring

  • Preferably with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • Preferably equipped with 2-3 years of experience in Commissioning or Operations & Maintenance within the Oil & Gas, Power or Petrochemicals sector.

  • Should be experienced in Operations, Maintenance & troubleshooting of Static & Rotating equipment like Pumps, Gearboxes, Compressors, Vessels, Turbine, Valves, Exchanger’s, (or) Electrical Equipment’s like Motors, Transformer, Switchgear, VFD’s, UPS & Battery systems (or) instrumentation & control equipment’s.

  • Experience in conditional monitoring & operational analysis will be an added advantage.

  • Experience in Technical Data and Documents management including processes and tools. For example, experience in SAP PM module implementation, skill in MS Office tools like Excel.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Computer skills for this role is Semi-Skilled - PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook is minimum, but additional tool knowledge of SharePoint, PowerApps, PowerBI will be an added advantage.

  • Strong aptitude for Learner Mindset

  • Flexibility to move quickly across changing priorities and manage multiple Projects/Programs

  • Ability to independently, resourcefully, and creatively research and implement new solutions.

  • Knowledge of Upstream/DS/IG & renewables business and how it works.

  • Experience in working together with multi-cultural teams for shift operations for 24x7 support is an added advantage.

  • Experience in working with Renewable energy or Power generation plants is an added advantage.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to challenge and ability to build internal and external relationships based on trust and to integrate across multiple functions.

  • Continuous Improvement mindset

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