Process Control Engineer - Shell Graduate Program 2024 - United States

Process Control Engineer - Shell Graduate Program 2024 

The Process Control Domain Expert also works directly with Shell APC implementers in a consultancy role to help them successfully implement PACE, to understand the customers. concerns and opportunities for improvement in PACE.

The responsibility of the Process Control Engineer will be:

• Conduct research into new areas, such as model diagnosis, robust control, and non-linear control, to be incorporated into PACE.
• Prototyping and testing these next generation features.
• Embedding these features into the PACE product.
• Submit plans and report progress to the various sponsors.
• Inputting into the development of the yearly R&D plan including gathering input from the Shell users, Yokogawa (development partner), other R&D staff and academic world
• Consulting with personnel implementing PACE to resolve any issues.
• Investigating reliability concerns and implementing bug fixes as required
• Obtaining customer feedback on what features would be valuable in future releases. of PACE
• Strategic implementations of PACE at sites

Productization of the software will be ensured by the Technology IT organization and is not part of the scope of the position, but the Domain Expert is expected to work closely with IT staff to ensure production of high-quality APC software.

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you -

• PhD degree in Mathematics, Control or Systems Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with an emphasis on Process Control
• Experience with Research and Development of Advanced Process Control software
• Sound background in the fields of process technology, process dynamics, mathematics, simulation, and technical computing.
• Demonstrated passion and interest for the subject matter.
• Recognized professional characteristics of being self-driven, proactive, flexible, disciplined, detail oriented and customer focused.
• Strong collaboration and team working skills.

Join us as a Shell graduate and you can be a part of the future of energy.

Together we are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today.
Working with experienced colleagues on these important challenges, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills– in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.
Whichever part of our business you join, you will have the chance to work with experienced colleagues and share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges. That’s why we’re looking for graduates who share our purpose and passion for progress.

Our inclusive and collaborative culture will equip you with the support you need to forge your own path and grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.

At Shell you can power your progress as we tackle the energy challenge together.

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy. We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US. We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas. We are excited to play a key role in the move to net-zero carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

Develop the energy solutions of tomorrow and today
How can the world transition to net zero emissions while providing the secure, affordable energy that powers lives? You’ll get the opportunity for hands-on experience of projects that are helping to meet this challenge. By working with experienced colleagues who bring expertise from a range of areas, you will have the chance to help drive change in the energy system.

Grow your skills: learn today, lead tomorrow
When you join, you'll be assigned to a role with exciting challenges and opportunities. You’ll be supported in crafting a development journey tailored to your strengths and needs with the opportunity to work on a variety of projects at the forefront of technologies, trends and practices.
Shell's 'learner mindset' environment helps unlock the potential in each of us, creating a supportive, high-performance environment based on openness, curiosity and growth, where you can learn from experiences and build the skills that let you grow today and lead in future.

Collaborate with experienced colleagues
With access to a global network of expertise you can make meaningful connections and continue your growth and learning at Shell. We invite people to think differently and learn from the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, ideas and knowledge at Shell

Achieve balance in a values-led culture
We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect, so you can work in an environment that encourages you to be the best version of yourself and respects the individual journeys that each of us will take.

Learn more about Shell careers on our website: https://www.shell.com/graduates 

Power Your Progress
You should enjoy being challenged and welcome the opportunity to be innovative. You also need to be good at absorbing information, analyzing problems, making objective decisions, and coming up with original ideas. You should have the drive, and resilience to get things done, the flexibility to work well as part of a team and the credibility to influence others.
You are required to have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.   
To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Program, you should be in your final year of study or have less than three years of relevant work experience.
You must have a minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.20
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee, temporary resident, or an individual who possesses valid work authorization. Individuals with temporary visas (H-1, H-2, J-1, F-1, etc.) or who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
In some instances, we are able to provide work authorization sponsorship for PhD and Master’s candidates in certain disciplines.

The salary range for positions included in this posting is $63,000 - $138,000.

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 to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. 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.

We believe in creating an inclusive culture and work environment where you can thrive, innovate, and develop.

We’ll help you discover your potential with outstanding career opportunities. You’ll be able to continuously seek out new ideas and experiences, collaborating with a global network of people, working on some of the most commercially-driven and innovative projects in the world.