Where you fit in
Shell has created several new career opportunities within our newest state of the art Shell Polymers facility in Monaca, Pennsylvania, and we are seeking your expertise to further build on our Polyethylene capabilities within our team.
One of the newly created opportunities is for a Senior Production Specialist, Polyethylene Gas Phase which will provide you with an opportunity to become one of our knowledge experts in the polyethylene production process.
The Sr. Production Polyethylene Gas (also known as Sr. Production Specialist, Polyethylene Gas Phase internally), will join the Shell Polymers Monaca Production Team. This role ensures that process and hardware performance is safe, compliant, reliable, optimized, and produces quality products in line with the Production Plan. Responsibilities include initiating and supporting facility improvements such as maintenance, turnarounds, projects, influencing the work practices of Production and support personnel, and developing these personnel through direct and indirect technical mentorship of other Production Specialists, Process Engineers, and shift team members. Additionally, this role serves as a key interface with engineering and technology disciplines, ensuring the necessary support for the polyethylene unit.
If you are looking for career growth and development at a top energy company and are keen to expand on and share your knowledge of Polyethylene processing, this is a great opportunity for you to consider! Relocation support will be offered to the successful candidate for this opportunity if they are moving from another city/state and as per our Shell relocation guidelines.
More about our Facility:
In 2022, Shell completed construction of its 386-acre petrochemical complex in Potter Township, Beaver County - approximately 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The feat was nearly a decade in the making, with more than four years of construction activity involving approximately 9,500 workers at peak construction.
The plant, Shell Polymers Monaca, will produce an estimated 1.6 million tons of polyethylene pellets used by Shell's customers to create products that we see and use every day including - common household goods; consumer and food packaging; as well as industrial and utility products. Three polyethylene units will have a combined annual production of approximately 1.6 million metric tons (3.5 billion pounds).
Learn more about state-of-the-art facility: Shell Polymers Plant | Shell United States
Accountabilities:
Align Production Plan with other Production department activities
Define process targets and support the Production shift teams to stay within limits
Participate/lead the daily Production Team Alignment Meetings, provide assurance on threat mitigations
Participate in console review meetings, mentor and train participants for operational excellence, and engage in proactive technical Monitoring performance and alarm reviews
Drive the process for threat elimination and margin opportunity realization
Act as lead in advanced unit troubleshooting
Coordinate complex threat management situations, support maintenance prioritization and execution of complex plans, and train and mentor Production personnel
Support the coordination and execution of turnarounds, prioritize and assist in project development and execution, and support and prioritize management of change (MOC)
Act as Contract Holder for identified contracts, supported by Production Unit Manager (PUM)
Provide technical assurance on unit procedures and back up other Production Specialist roles as required
Expect additional hours during abnormal situations, start-ups, unit upsets, and turnarounds
What we need from you:
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering; also open to candidates without an Engineering Degree/Diploma who have a strong depth of operations experience in Polyethylene that have been in lead operator or SME roles within in a plant environment
At least 10 years of experience in operational experience in gas-phase polyethylene production
Demonstrated experience in operational risk management combined with an ability to troubleshoot plant issues
The base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $218,000 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 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
Company description
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world's growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.
As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.
Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.
An innovative place to work
There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, while managing the risks of climate change.
Join us and you'll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future - whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.
An inclusive place to work
To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we're nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential...
We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we'll take it from there.
We're closing the gender gap - whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you in finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
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