Machinery Rotating Engineer
Position Purpose
About the Opportunity:
Shell Canada is seeking for a Machinery Rotating Engineer, also referred to internally as a Machinery Engineer, to become part of their Shell Sarnia Manufacturing team.
As a Machinery Engineer, you will train and develop junior Rotating Engineers. This role involves proactively and independently providing the engineering and technical assurance support needed by Shell Manufacturing Centre (SMC). This support will assist the Projects, Maintenance, Turnaround, and Production teams in ensuring the safe operation, diagnosis, repair, and improvement of rotating equipment
Accountabilities:
Identify and pursue reliability improvement initiatives related to machinery. Develop strategies and Projects to address reliability threats such as “Bad Actor” equipment within the Process units. The Unit Machinery Specialists engineers focus on the day-to-day operations, and this role would address significant equipment challenges that cannot be completed by the Machinery Specialists
Provide input and technical support for Capital Projects to ensure SMC receives the quality of work needed to ensure long term reliability of the rotating equipment.
Take part in project development design reviews, technical specifications, and equipment selection phases. Additionally, participate in the commissioning and startup of new equipment
Conduct failure analyses and causal investigation of machinery failures utilizing Shell and industry specialists
Provide general mechanical engineering support to the SMC organization
Provide engineering support to Machinery Specialists as needed. Includes acting a sounding board for various discussions around Rotating equipment and support the development of repair procedures for critical equipment, capital spares, unique equipment
Maintain contacts with original equipment manufacturers, vendors and service providers for major and critical equipment and drive continuous improvement in their performance
Contribute to and review new operating procedures and procedural changes specific to machinery
Champion continuous improvement in reliability performance, cost management and maintenance execution as it relates to rotating equipment
Develop and maintain relationships with off-site Projects and Technologies expertise relating to machinery
Expect occasional overtime to support Turnarounds or as required by operational needs
Anticipate minimal travel for training, meetings, machinery shop performance testing, and repairs
Skills & Requirements
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required
Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation is required
Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Machinery Engineer/Rotating Engineer/Turbomachinery Engineer in maintenance, projects, and/or engineering within refinery and gas plant settings
Extensive understanding and experience in rotating equipment engineering principles such as pumps, compressors and turbines
Extensive understanding of compressor and pump performance tools such as Pi vision (PI), Bentley Nevada, and oil analysis
Familiarity with Design and Engineering Practices is a plus
Basic understanding of refinery processes and economics
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Company description
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.
As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.
Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.
Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.
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We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.