Technology Manager
The Shell Lubricants Hub Hamburg is the largest lubricant plant in Europe, producing more than 400 million liters annually. The site is central to Shell’s global “Powering Progress” strategy and currently being transformed into a modern and competitive supply hub to sustainably grow the lubricants business. Around 200 employees and 200 contractors ensure the supply to over one million customers in more than 160 countries. As a global leader in the lubricants sector, Shell is sustainably and future-orientedly developing this long-standing business. The plant supplies close to 50% of Shell lubricants produced in Europe, being the backbone of the European lubricants supply.
What’s the role
The Technology Manager leads the newly established technology department of the Lubricants Hub Hamburg and is responsible for laboratory operations, engineering, innovation and strategic planning. The Technology Manager is a member of the Hub Leadership Team, leads a community of around 20 highly qualified technology & laboratory experts and directly reports into the plant manager.
What you’ll be doing
As the Technology Manager in our Lubricants Hub Hamburg, you will be responsible for driving technological & laboratory operations excellence, supporting asset integrity, and driving the transformation towards a more efficient, sustainable, and digitally enabled lubricant production. You will play a key role in aligning operations with innovation, safety, and environmental goals. You will also drive the innovation agenda to transform the Lubricants Hub Hamburg into Shell’s flagship for automation and digitalization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of technology strategies for lubricants production processes and identify/evaluate emerging technologies to improve process efficiency, product quality, and environmental performance.
Lead and manage the laboratory team, ensure efficient laboratory operations, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards (QHSSE).
Support/drive capital projects, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations from a technology perspective.
Develop, monitor and analyze process KPIs, initiate troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate closely with operations, regional/global process engineering and R&D teams, and external partners including start-ups.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and specialists and promote a culture of innovation and digital literacy across engineering and operations teams.
Drive digitalization initiatives, identify and deploy advanced analytics and automation solutions to optimize production, energy use, and maintenance.
What you bring
University degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
Extensive years of experience in chemical plant operations (asset) and technology management.
Proven track record in team leadership and people development.
Strong commercial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and change management.
Strong internal/external communication skills from shopfloor to senior management, and the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
Experience in digitalization, automation, and advanced process control is a plus.
Experience in Project Management Framework is a plus
What We Offer You
At Shell, you’ll find more than just a job. We offer a work environment where appreciation, diversity, personal growth, and responsibility truly matter. Our goal is to become the world’s most outstanding integrated energy company – and in doing so, we support and strengthen your unique talents.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
A permanent employment contract in a workplace that values each individual and their needs
A competitive starting salary with annual performance-based increases
Fixed holiday and Christmas bonuses, plus an annual fuel allowance
A bonus scheme tied to both your personal performance and Shell’s overall business success
Financial benefits that help you build long-term capital and access to an employee share programme
Flexible and mobile working options – including working from abroad – tailored to fit your life
Access to the EGYM Wellpass with thousands of fitness and wellness offers across Germany
Bicycle leasing through salary conversion
Mental health programmes and individual health consultations
Paid parental leave – whether for birth or adoption
A diverse team made up of people from many different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives
Exciting development opportunities through national and international projects
A broad range of training, coaching, and further education programmes
Note: Please apply with your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, tell us why you’re interested in this role and how your skills and experience make you a great fit for the position. This helps us better understand your motivation and suitability.
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Shell in Germany: Powering Change
Shell is much more than a familiar brand at the fuel station. For over 120 years, we’ve been helping to shape the energy landscape in Germany and take responsibility for a sustainable future. More than 4,800 colleagues are working to enable cleaner mobility, climate-friendly heating, and reliable energy for homes, cities, and industries.
As an integrated energy company, we are driving the transformation of the energy system with determination – through solutions involving hydrogen, renewable electricity, biofuels, EV charging infrastructure, and low-carbon products. Our ambition: to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050.
We’re investing in new technologies, upgrading our infrastructure, and developing tomorrow’s energy solutions at sites like the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland or the Shell Technology Centre Hamburg. Innovative companies such as sonnen, Next Kraftwerke, Shell Recharge Solutions, ubitricity, and SBRS are also part of Shell in Germany, bringing fresh momentum to the energy transition.
Shell is on the move. If you’re ready to make a difference with your ideas and expertise, come and help us shape the future of energy.
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