Staff Rotating Equipment Engineer
What’s the role
As a Staff Rotating Equipment Engineer, you will serve as the Engineering Technical Assurance single-point-of-contact for rotating equipment design, operation and maintenance within their assigned production area. The production area will be one of the following areas – Olefins or Refining.
Accountabilities:
Demonstrate a strong appreciation for referencing, interpreting, and applying DEPs, ASME, API, and other applicable standards
Stay abreast of new emerging technologies that positively impact the rotating equipment industry and strive to apply these technologies at the Norco Manufacturing Complex
Lead and/or participate in structured analysis processes such as root cause analysis (RCA), 5 causal reasoning questions (CRQ), Bad Actors Elimination, Risk Assessments, and Solution Development. Conduct failure analysis and problem solving of major rotating equipment problems. These issues are often initially identified as machinery problems but may involve complex systems evaluations. Recognize when it is necessary to branch out and seek assistance from other disciplines
Leverage Proactive Technical Monitoring (PTM) driven by “Find Small-Fix Small” mindset. Expand upon and apply existing PdM platforms such as vibration monitoring, compressor performance monitoring, lube oil condition monitoring, infrared thermography and Operator Task Management (OTM) to identify, analyze, predict and solve
Serve as a “champion” for strict adherence to the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) process by actively participating in RCM Studies, RCM Living Program Reviews and seeking other opportunities to build a more robust program
Develop and optimize detailed overhaul scope for rotating equipment.
Perform technical evaluation of repair crews and supervisors supplied by selected contractors
Review list of spare parts to be procured for overhauls, perform intake inspection of delivered spares
Inspection requires special tools. Determine layout of overhaul’s working space with the focus on safe and productive execution
Audit progress of overhaul and accept results of hold points
Lead team during pre-commissioning; commissioning and start-up
Determine scope of capital spares reconditioning after overhauls
Serve in the capacity of “contract holder” for assigned third party contracts. Be acquainted with contracts scopes of work, capabilities, prior performance history at Norco Manufacturing Complex and within Shell. Serve as a focal point when contract is exercised on site
Lead and/or participate in technical and reliability training for the Shell Maintenance Technicians, and operations, according to the assigned schedule. This may require training materials preparations and coordination of vendor onsite training
Maintain and continue to enhance skills in discipline expertise area and leadership attributes through seeking and completing training on an annual basis as per Global Rotating Equipment Job Competence Matrix (according to SPG), your IDP and approved 3-Year Learning Plan
Provide technical input for optimizing rotating equipment ESP limits. Report and mitigate operation of rotating equipment in cases of design windows operating exceedance
Identify opportunities for rotating equipment improvements that will require capital funding and incorporate into the Project process
Support project development for rotating equipment in assigned business team to ensure adherence to applicable standards as well as site standards and practices
Foster a “goal zero” Safety and Environmental performance “mindset” as it relates to rotating equipment systems. Focus and drive LOPC incident reduction and demonstrate a commitment to reduce rotating equipment operational and maintenance safety risks
Strictly follow Shell’s MOC processes/procedures to implement “change”. The Staff Rotating Equipment Engineer will be called upon to lead and implement “change” on consistent basis, as equipment improvements frequently necessitate some form of “change”. Serve as a MOC “steward” when carrying out these changes
Advance Rotating Equipment Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) performance improvements through focused efforts on “bad actors” with emphasis on pumps and mechanical seal systems
Develop maintenance/overhaul plans for large and complex rotating equipment trains, including detailed scopes of work, documentation packages and quality plans. Support execution of large rotating equipment trains during PM and T/A events. Inspect and ensure compliance with all parameters of established repair/installation
What we need from you
This is an individual contributor position/role.
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
You must have College Degree in Mechanical Engineering combined with a minimum of 5 years’ rotating equipment engineering/maintenance experience in the oil or petrochemical manufacturing facilities
Skilled in application of the various rotating equipment standards, DEPs, ASME, API, and other applicable standards
Knowledge in the application of rotating equipment performance and condition monitoring methods
Skilled in the application of rotating equipment troubleshooting and reliability improvement process
Hands on experience in the troubleshooting and repair of Reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, Steam turbine drivers, Electrical motor drivers, Single stage and multi-stage centrifugal pumps, Canned motor pumps, Positive displacement plunger and injection pumps, Process propeller mixers, Gearboxes, Air cooler exchanger fans, furnace and boiler blowers, and conveyors
Highly effective people skills with demonstrated ability to work on teams and with diverse work groups including craft-persons, vendors and various engineering disciplines
Exposure/Skill in these types of rotating equipment is a must:
Reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, including auxiliaries
Steam turbine drivers,
Electrical motor drivers,
Single stage and multi-stage centrifugal pumps,
Canned motor pumps,
Positive displacement plunger and injection pumps,
Process propeller mixers,
Gearboxes,
Air cooler exchanger fans,
furnace and boiler blowers, and
conveyors, and
Various types of Rotating Equipment typically found in Petrochemical Manufacturing Facility
You must possess “Knowledge” proficiency level in these Competency Areas:
Driver selection and novel equipment - Rotating Equipment [RE] and driver selection, specification, novel equipment identification including auxiliaries and layout, weight and footprint assessment.
BFD, Operation and Maintenance Philosophy - Basis for Design Package [BfD], Operation and Maintenance Philosophy, Concept select and feasibility report and SPEP's
Lay-out and equipment packaging
New equipment technologies and applications
Peer reviews - Peer (Design, Value Assurance) reviews and X [cross] discipline checks
BDP, BDEP - Basic Design Package [BDP], Basic Design & Engineering Package [BDEP]
Equipment Control and safeguarding specifications - Equipment Control, Condition Monitoring, Shut down and safeguarding specifications
Construction and Installation
Maintenance - RE Maintenance strategy, requirements, contracts
Operation procedures - Equipment operation procedures characteristics and constraints
Condition monitoring and trouble shooting
T/A support and Equipment repair
You must possess “Skill” proficiency level in these Competency Areas:
Engineering Design Standards
Detailed equipment design - Detailed equipment design (ancillaries, transmission and monitoring), including contracting work scope
FAT and SAT - RE Testing FAT [Factory Acceptance] and SAT [Site Acceptance]
Commissioning and start up
Safety Critical Elements/Equipment - Performance Standards for Safety Critical Elements/Equipment
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $122, 000 – $182, 000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
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
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
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
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Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
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