Utilities Technologist

Where you fit in

As a Utilities Technologist, you will be providing process technological support and assurance to her/his assigned units, support operational excellence from technology lens, and be the technological conscience for her/his unit(s), working with PUDT to ensure the unit is operated optimally within the operating window and works on systematic improvement.

What’s the role?

Your accountabilities as a Utilities Technologist also includes:

• Supports operational excellence:
  • Monitor unit performance and actively contribute in PU cadence touchpoints (eg Unit console meeting and Daily Morning Meetings)
  • Perform proactive technological (performance) monitoring timely.
  • Perform second-line, more complex troubleshooting RCA's and investigations and delivering simple fit-for-purpose solutions.
  • Monitor, review and update unit basic data performance
  • Monitor, review and improve unit energy efficiency and environmental performance
  • Monitor, review and report out unit performance including monthly energy and GHG  reporting where necessary as per the organisation or statutory reporting requirements for the unit under care
  • Support process control/APC strategies to sustain optimal operations.
  • Provide technology support for preparation of (e,g, right scope) and executing turnarounds.
  • Support AMS processes e.g. MTO, ESP
• Be technological conscience:
  • Initiate MOC when required.
  • Understand, monitor, and document the technological operating windows of units.
  • Provide technology assurance on operational procedures.
  • Support product quality assurance.
  • Provide technology assurance on crude acceptance as needed from utility impact
  • Continuous improvement mindset particularly in  the area  of energy efficiency improvement
• Work on systematic improvement:
  • Identify and realize opportunities for improvement of the process in HSSE, capacity, yields, margin, energy, costs and quality to have the Right Molecule in Right Place all the time
  • Define and support development of projects and plant changes.
  • Prepare, support and evaluate testruns.
  • Fit-for-purpose networking with P&T and sister M-sites to share and keep abreast of best practices
  • Demonstrate strong learner mindset and commits to be digitally literate to drive value creation through digitalisation

What we need from you

To be a successful Utilities Technologist, you will have the following:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.  Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background can be considered if you have relevant work experience in refinery/petrochemical utility systems.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience
• Relevant work experience in Refinery, Chemical plants, Pharma plants is an advantage
• Knowledge in utility systems and general process engineering skills
• Strong process safety orientation knowledge
• Good English communication skills

If you don’t see yourself reflected in the job requirements on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Shell is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to send in your applications.

Company Description

Shell is an international energy company that uses advanced technologies and takes an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. Here in Singapore, Shell has a long history and is one of the country’s largest foreign investors. It has businesses spanning trading and marketing of liquefied natural gas; refining, trading, marketing and shipping of oil products, lubricants and chemicals; low carbon solutions; and operating a network of service stations through retailers, as well as electric vehicles charging.

On 8 May 2024, Shell Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Shell plc, reached an agreement to sell its Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Singapore (“SECP Business”) to CAPGC Pte. Ltd. (“CAPGC”), a joint venture company between Chandra Asri Capital Pte. Ltd. and Glencore Asian Holdings Pte. Ltd (the “Transaction”). The Transaction will transfer all of Shell’s interest in the SECP Business to CAPGC. Subject to regulatory approval, the Transaction is expected to complete by the end of 2024.  For more information on the Transaction, please refer to this Press Release: Shell to sell interest in Singapore Energy and Chemicals Park to CAPGC | Shell Global

This position is part of the in-scope SECP Business and while the employing entity may initially be SGOP, a successful candidate’s employment contract will subsequently be transferred to Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd. (“ACE”) to facilitate the Transaction. From completion of the Transaction, ACE will cease to be a Shell group company and will be owned by CAPGC.

Specific details relating to the impact on relevant employees supporting the SECP Business and timeline relating to the change of employing entities, will be shared with the successful candidate.

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Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

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• 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.
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