Tech Specialist - Reliability PACO

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering activities covering all key areas of instrumentation technology including flow, level, temperature, pressure measurement, control valves, and analyzers.
• Design Engineering activities such as Control Valve / Orifice / Transmitters Sizing and Selection
• Proactive Technical Monitoring -Exception based Surveillance for early detection of threats and opportunities through structured monitoring of process and equipment
• Bad actor analysis for nuisance trips based on SAP notifications
• Identify unit performance improvement opportunities and reliability risks, and work with Area team to determine and implement cost effective solutions.
• Conduct or support failure analysis of instrumentation failures or incidents.
• Own, lead and resolve MTO threats with cost effective, root cause solutions.
• Lead Proactive technical monitoring activities using site data and tools
• Seek best practices and new technology opportunities (ie. Wireless technology, Smart instruments)
• Support the clean-up of Critical data, including P&IDs, Instrument datasheets, Wiring Drawings (SPI) and SAP.
• Support instrumentation equipment obsolescence planning and upgrade strategies.
• Support the turnaround instrumentation plan and work list for assigned areas. Provide active support for the implementation of instrumentation scope during turnarounds.
• Author Plant Changes (MOC) within the instrumentation discipline and provide Technical Assurance of plant changes by other disciplines and departments.
• Update SAP equipment BOM to reflect actual installed base as found by the end device survey. Examine breadth and depth of device manufacturer and models and standardize on as few variations as possible. Use this data to update SAP BOM and sparing/warehouse strategies to minimize stock and standardize devices.
• Serve as a backfill for the asset focal point to cover holiday, vacation, leave, etc. This would temporarily set the FTE as the first point of contact for the asset and assist with some of the day-to-day responsibilities. Details and depth of coverage expected would be discussed with the individual focal points depending on the duration of the leave planned.
• Participate in standard cadence meetings such as console review, DPR, and MTO meetings as required.
• Network with other sites TAO personnel to maintain a high quality of work and proactively seek best practices and new technology opportunities (ie. Wireless technology, Smart instruments)

Dimensions

• Perform PACO engineer role and other technical functions, with scope covering technical data   and documents of the operating upstream assets.
• 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.

Skills & Requirements

• University Degree in Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics/Electrical or related full-time university degree.
•  Strong aptitude for Learner Mindset
•  Broad exposure in Operations and Maintenance, with at least 10-12 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.
• Knowledge level competency in PAS01, PAS02, PAS04, MI01, MI02 and MI03.
•  Prior engineering experience is required.
•  Sound knowledge in Instrumentation and Controls with working experience in field instruments (including control valves), control systems (DCS, PLC, Machine Monitoring), and analyzers.
•  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.