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Engineer - Reliability PACO

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Reference ID R170496 Updated 02/05/2025
Discipline Engineering
India
Chennai
N/A

Where do you fit in

The new SEAM organization integrates Safety, Environment & Asset Management activities and positions from existing lines of business (Integrated Gas, Downstream & Upstream) and central teams (PTS, Asset Management Excellence). With a broad geographical footprint, this will enable the new team to support Shell’s business & assets around the world.

The VP TAO will be accountable for maximizing integrated business value across the organization. Technical Asset Operations (TAO) is a key enabler for the accelerated delivery of Shell’s Asset Management System and will help us to reach our ultimate potential in Downstream Manufacturing, Integrated Gas and Upstream. TAO provides high quality and cost-competitive technical resources who are not physically present at site yet are an integral part of asset teams delivering value through end-to-end AMS work processes.


What's the role

  • Analyze and explore improvements for maintenance/design/reliability on Controls & Automation system covering SIS, DCS, F&G, PLC, Actuated/Control valves and field instrumentation

  • Bad actor analysis for nuisance trips based on SAP notifications and remote troubleshooting

  • Ensure Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) requirements for SIF/SIL validation, verification and Safety Life Cycle Plan

  • Provide support on HAZID, HAZOP, SIS/IPF Classification studies, and any other relevant studies pertaining to engineering

  • Conduct or support failure analysis of instrumentation failures or incidents.

  • Identify unit performance improvement opportunities and reliability risks, and work with Area team to determine and implement cost effective solutions.

  • Support the clean-up of Critical data, including P&IDs, C&E, Control Narratives, Instrument datasheets, Wiring Drawings, and SAP.

  • Review and improve existing strategies and procedures in timely manner as per latest technical and maintenance requirements.

  • Support instrumentation equipment obsolescence planning and upgrade strategies.

  • Perform engineering activities covering all key areas of instrumentation technology including; flow, level, temperature, pressure measurement, control valves, and analyzers

  • Own, lead and resolve Asset threats and opportunities with cost effective, root cause solutions.

  • Perform Instrumentation/PACO Engineer role and other technical functions, with scope covering technical data and documents of the operating units, manufacturing sites, chemical plants, supply chain and distribution locations.

  • This role is expected to provide remote support on the asset engineering activities.

  • Provision, as subject matter expert (SME), for Technical Support that enables the operating units, Sites to leverage the benefits of utilizing the Engineering Services, Reliability Study, maintenance strategy to the fullest extent.

What do we need from you

  • University Degree in Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics/Electrical or related full-time university degree.

  • Broad exposure in Operations and Maintenance, with at least 6-8 years relevant experience in the Control & Automation Engineering discipline and a good understanding of the Maintenance process/system in Oil & Gas or Petro-chemical industry.

  • Awareness of Safety Instrumented System (SIS) and ISA Standards including ISA84 (Process Safety Standard), IEC61508 & IEC61511.

  • Sound knowledge in Instrumentation and Controls with working experience in field instruments (including control valves) and control systems (DCS, PLC, Machine Monitoring)

  • Experienced in engineering solutions and driving plant changes in an operating environment.

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

  • Demonstrated professional competence and managerial skills, and proven ability to influence change across an organization and geographies.

  • Exposure to Preventive/ Corrective/breakdown maintenance and turnarounds.

  • Experienced in engineering solutions, driving plant changes, and managing projects in an operating environment. FAT/SAT participation experience is an advantage.

  • Ability to engage and effectively communicate at all levels inside and outside Shell and within different cultural settings.

  • Strong aptitude for Learner Mindset