What is the role

The Technical Specialist - Refining provides technical support to Shell assets in the area of various technologies like Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating or Catalytic Reforming. In addition to technical support to sites, upkeep of Monitoring tools and knowledge upkeep form a significant part of the workload. The role involves being an integral part of the site team and monitor day to day, short term, medium term and long-term Threats and opportunity identification and resolution to improve margin.

Support include trouble shooting technical issues at sites, unit performance monitoring, support to regeneration and turnaround activities, cycle length projections, support to catalyst selection and testing, etc.

Incumbent shall be part of the TAO Process Engineering in Production Optimization GM-Ship within P&T. Incumbent shall report to Tech. Ops Manager - Process Engineering.

Dimensions

Hydrocracking/ Hydrotreating/ Platforming support to Shell operated refining assets globally.

What we need from you

1. Technical and operation support to Shell sites in Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating or CCR Naphtha Reforming

• Evaluation of regular detailed operating summaries to rigorously track and improve unit performance
  

• Troubleshooting and advice on mitigation and recovery from operational upsets
  
• Advice on, and comparative evaluation of, future operating strategies
  

• Providing training in process technology and modelling
  
• Support to refineries for complex refining process technology issues
  
• Conduct optimization studies, Catalyst deactivation rate studies, energy optimization, yield optimization initiatives.
  
• Knowledge on process safety evaluations and participation in critical safety reviews.
  

2. Management of Change

• Work on minor to medium scale MOCs to bring out technical changes to the unit
  

3. Catalysts & Adsorbent Evaluation

• Maintain knowledge of new catalyst developments
  
• Assess potential value of new industry developments for Shell-advised sites
  

4. Custodian of process engineering tools in Hydrocracking or Cat Reforming, responsible for developing and upkeep of process engineering tools

• Maintain process engineering tools in a reliable and accessible state
  
• Adapt tools to changing demands
  
• Evaluate and implement requests for changes
  

Key Experiences and Qualifications:

• Preferably with Chemical Engineering or advanced technical degree.
  
• Preferably with at least 8 years of manufacturing/technology experience in Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating or CCR Naphtha Reforming
  
• Background in developing, managing or maintaining process engineering tool would be an added advantage.
  
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders including various representatives from Shell Manufacturing, Projects and Technology, third part vendors, and other digital cross functions.
  
• Background in process engineering support and/or process engineering project experience preferred
  
• Strong attitude for Learner Mindset, Eager to make the things better without supervision
  
• Works effectively in a Team environment and build consensus.
  
• Flexibility to move quickly across changing priorities and manage multiple Projects/ Programs
  
• Ability to independently, resourcefully, and creatively research and implement new solutions
  
• Ability to engage and effectively communicate at all levels inside and outside Shell and within different cultural settings.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to challenge and ability to build internal and external relationships based on trust and to integrate across multiple functions.
  
• Continuous Improvement and Knowledge of Lean CI methodology is an added value.
  

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