Senior Control Systems Engineer

Shell•New Sarpy, LA

30d•$122,000 - $182,000

About The Position

What’s the role? Senior Control System Engineer (CSE) serves as the focal point for process control system performance & technical assurance in the assigned production team. The CSE enables operations to efficiently and safely control operating units using the process control system tools and equipment, including field instrumentation, DCS hardware, base layer controls, complex controls, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). What you’ll be doing The primary role of the Senior CSE is to support the Production Team for day-to-day assurance of Process Automation, Control and Optimization (PACO) equipment, systems and applications. Main responsibilities include: Focal point for Instrumentation, Control Systems and SIS (safety instrumented systems) issues Identification, design and implementation of new and improved base layer and complex controls for safety, reliability, profitability and environmental improvements Proactive Technical Monitoring of the base layer and complex controls for continuous improvements to assure reliable and optimized operations Familiar with unit process technologies and operations and understanding of unit operation constraints for the identification of process control improvement opportunities Supports turnarounds to provide engineering and technical assurance, as well as execution of PACO related scopes Lead or participate in troubleshooting of complex process and control issues, including the investigation of unit/equipment trips and other reliability events Interface with capital projects to provide technical assurance in process control scope development and implementation Supports advanced process control applications as required Operator training of process control systems Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team members and Instrument Technicians The Senior CSE is expected to have effective use of company tools including: ESP (Ensure Safe Production) participant: Alarm configuration, alarm review, alarm metrics, revalidations and using ACM/UTL for PTM monitoring MOC (Management of Change): Knowledgeable in the process and uses the process to enact changes. Acts as Responsible Party (RP) for PACO centric plant changes and is the primary evaluator for multi-discipline changes RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) participant: Provides guidance for Preventative Maintenance tasks and participates in RCM studies. Advises Technicians while troubleshooting Instrument Asset Management System (IAMS) PCD (Process Control Demain) Security: Aware and directs others of the dangers and risks associated with the process control domain

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
Minimum 3 years direct support experience in manufacturing operations
Bachelor of Chemical, Electrical or other engineering disciplines
Demonstrated knowledge of practical process control work experience
Hands-on experience with DCS systems, preferably Emerson DeltaV or Yokogawa Centum VP

Responsibilities

Focal point for Instrumentation, Control Systems and SIS (safety instrumented systems) issues
Identification, design and implementation of new and improved base layer and complex controls for safety, reliability, profitability and environmental improvements
Proactive Technical Monitoring of the base layer and complex controls for continuous improvements to assure reliable and optimized operations
Familiar with unit process technologies and operations and understanding of unit operation constraints for the identification of process control improvement opportunities
Supports turnarounds to provide engineering and technical assurance, as well as execution of PACO related scopes
Lead or participate in troubleshooting of complex process and control issues, including the investigation of unit/equipment trips and other reliability events
Interface with capital projects to provide technical assurance in process control scope development and implementation
Supports advanced process control applications as required
Operator training of process control systems
Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team members and Instrument Technicians

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
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 for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance.
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.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.
You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs