Process Engineer - Projects - LAR

Location: Los Angeles Refinery, California, United States


Shell Oil Products US (SOPUS) is a leader in the marketing of fuels, lubricants, coolants, services and solutions to consumer and business-to-business customers in automotive commercial and industrial sectors. SOPUS also operates refineries and a pipeline and terminal system as well as more than 13,000 Shell-branded gas stations. With a presence in 49 states and a 10.1 percent brand share according to NPD as of December 2005, Shell continues to be the number one selling brand in America, while Shell V-Power remains America's best selling premium grade gasoline. Shell Oil Products US is currently seeking a Process Engineer – Projects for its Los Angeles, California location.

Responsibilities:
In this position, you will be responsible for providing process engineering expertise in the justification, development, and implementation of projects to improve safety and environmental performance, reliability, and profitability within the Los Angeles Refinery (LAR). In addition, you may conduct special studies and provide supplemental production support to the refinery. Key Accountabilities Include: - Assisting in developing and refining project business cases - Developing process design basis for projects - Developing conceptual process designs and alternatives with recommendations or leading contractors in this effort - Developing detailed process design utilizing company / industry standards or provide overview and technical assurance of contractors work product - Performing economic evaluation of projects and updating as developments warrant - Coordinating process engineering interface with Shell Global Solutions for relevant projects/studies - Coordinating process engineering activities / support during construction and startup - Supporting project engineering in developing project scope, cost, schedule, and execution strategy - Ensuring appropriate input and consultation obtained from customers/stakeholders, technical, and business organizations to ensure projects are fit for purpose - Supporting preparation of investment proposals and project reviews for Downstream One investment committees - Leading Management of Change activities for project including PSSRs, Safeguarding, ESP reviews, and PHAs - Ensuring appropriate environmental review and permitting of projects - Conducting special studies or evaluations within the refinery as identified - Providing supplemental production support as necessary

Requirements:
To be considered for this position, you must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and have approximately 5 or more years experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Previous project and/or production support experience is preferred. Additional Requirements: - Knowledge of project work processes desirable - Knowledge of refinery technologies and integration preferred - Effective communication skills - Effective team participant and team facilitation skills - Self-starter with ability to work independently - Strong process engineering skills In addition to the tasks outlined in this job description, you may be assigned other responsibilities as needed. The Shell Group of companies offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Shell Companies in the U.S. are equal opportunity employers.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 01, 2006