Analyzer Specialist

What’s The Role

Shell is seeking a Quality Instruments/Analyzer Specialist to join the Process Automation Control & Optimization (PACO) Team within the Asset's Technology Department.

The Analyzer Specialist will work closely with and share responsibility with the Instrument and Analyzer team lead and other analyzer specialists for the overall technical assurance of the plant process analyzers. In the run and maintain phase, this individual’s main focus will be day-to-day 2nd level maintenance technical support for complex situational and reliability problems. This individual will work closely with the Analyzer Maintenance Team Lead (AMTL) to support effective and cost-efficient analyzer maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assurance in Analyzer / QMI (Quality Measuring Instruments) areas during Commissioning/Start-up and run-&-maintain phases
• Act as a direct liaison between the technical and maintenance organizations and is expected to take a lead role in troubleshooting, determining root cause of complex process analyzer problems and developing technically sound solutions
• Develop and execute of the Management of Change work process for reliability related improvements/changes (e.g., sample conditioning system improvements) with approval of the Analyzer/Instrument Team lead
• Support and assist in maintaining the Preventative Maintenance library and detailed PM text (procedures) for analyzers/QMIs
• Will bring forward and implement programs/procedures to maintain exceptional analyzer equipment reliability
• Assures compliance to approved Analytical Equipment list, company standards, and other technical requirements
• Supports the consistent implementation of the site’s analyzer strategy
• Participates in incident investigations related to analyzers
• Contributes directly to finding root cause and resolution of analyzer bad actors
• Acts as mentor and 2nd level support to analyzer maintenance technician
• Active in developing training material in Analyzers/QMI areas
• Drives the process of sharing analyzer knowledge not only at the local level but across Shell
• Continues to meet existing as well as changing requirements from Regulatory and recognized Governing Industry Standards Association/Bodies
• Assists the Analyzer Maintenance Team Lead to develop, maintain and coordinate a training plan for analyzer technicians. Assist with coordination of on-site or off-site training by others
• Recommends equipment upgrades and replacements when situations warrant it, such as high cost of maintainability, obsolescence, loss of vendor support, more effective technological breakthroughs
• Participates in Factory Acceptance Tests & Site Acceptance Tests
• Supports in the development and implementation of the Analyzer Turnaround Procedures
• Assists with maintaining the central repository for analyzers with technical manuals, system drawings, software, datasheets
• Shares in the collective responsibility of ensuring quality data (history, SQC charts) in the site’s AMADAS program
• Might be required to assist analyzer maintenance technicians during emergency situations, even outside of regular working hours.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or Technology Diploma
• BS or equivalent degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated knowledge and practical work experience. Candidates with associate degree can apply but will need to have consistent demonstrated skills, expertise and leadership in this area.
• At least 8 years of experience in commissioning, operating and maintenance of sample conditioning systems and associated process analyzers including but not limited to GCs, pH, conductivity, Tunable Diode Laser, TOC, turbidity, etc. Additionally, experience in Analyzer Maintenance & Data Acquisition Systems (AMADAS) from Krohne or other suppliers is a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing or technical support environment. Experience in olefins plants and/or in the polymer plants (PE, PPE) is a plus
  
  

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $101,000 - $151,000 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 organisation 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
  
  

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