Position – Associate Engineer

Company – Shell
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Job description – Associate Engineer

The Role

Provide support to Shell’s OUs by drafting/detailing the drawings through tools such as Auto-Cad and PDMS/E3D.

The new SEAM organization integrates Safety, Environment & Asset Management activities, with a broad geographical footprint, that will support Shell’s business & assets around the world.

The vision of SEAM is to provide capability across the spectrum of Safety, Environment, and Asset Management with:

Shaping the future ways of working through introducing to the business new technology and a new way of working, including e.g. digital, SBO, and real-time, data-driven, end-to-end optimization and risk management, but also global programs like Human Performance Based Safety Philosophy.
Providing performance feedback driving disciplined execution to deliver reliable, predictable results
Helping the businesses build their improvement plans and provide support to execute them
Sustaining performance through strong core capabilities (internal, including SBO & contingent) through building expertise and a company-wide consistent approach

The incumbent will be expected to play a key role in driving change to optimize the reporting systems and processes and providing the performance data and insights required to support the Goal Zero journey

Associate Engineer – Digital & Drw Mgmt will be part of the VP TAO organization

The VP TAO will be accountable for maximizing integrated business value across the organization. Technical Asset Operations (TAO) is a key enabler for the accelerated delivery of Shell’s Asset Management System and will help us to reach our ultimate potential in Downstream Manufacturing, Integrated Gas, and Upstream. TAO provides high-quality and cost-competitive technical resources who are not physically present at a site yet are an integral part of asset teams delivering value through end-to-end AMS work processes.

Business Dimensions:

The role is expected to be the expert in Mechanical piping detail engineering, with basic knowledge in other disciplines of technical drawings and closely engage with OU in updations & suggest improvement solutions on enhancing the overall quality of work.

Also, provide support to other drafters while replicating best practices from stakeholders and partner organizations.

Principal Accountabilities of Associate Engineer

Relevant drafting and detailing experience in onshore/offshore Oil and Gas industries in Mechanical piping engineering in FEED, Detail Engineering, and As-built process.
Proficiency in drafting/detailing of technical drawings like piping general arrangement, piping isometrics, plot plans, layouts, equipment general arrangement, pipe supports, and other related drawings.
Read & comprehend general drawings of the process & facilities like PEFS (Process Engineering Flow Scheme) / P&ID, PFD (Process flow diagram), and EFD (Engineering flow diagram).
Understand and update the corrections & redline markups and the ability to revise the other related drawings referring to the input received.
Understand the completeness and consistency across the entire project for improving quality and reducing rework.
Hands-on experience in 3D modeling and handling 3D modeling software like Aveva PEMS/E3D tools will be a value-added scope.
Hands-on experience in 3D model review tools using Navisworks freedom/ manager, and smart plant review.
Experience in laser scan projects can be an added advantage.
Ability to execute and maintain quality and on-time deliverables, drawing management, process supporting document archiving.
Contribution towards continuous improvement.
Virtual working with key stakeholders for day-to-day operations
Flexible working hours required to cover multiple time zones
Effective initiative to identify and help resolve business and technical issues within areas of responsibility.
A self-starter and reliable deliverer, with good verbal and written skills in English.
Exposes the individual to all cultural backgrounds and organizational levels across the globe, across diverse time zones.
The role primarily involves remote support to the Shell operating units/sites in the drawing management & updates.

Education/Experience required for Associate Engineer

Mechanical / Piping Engineering Degree with 3-5 or diploma with 5 -7 years of work experience in the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical Industry – operating assets and/or a varied range of greenfield/brownfield projects.
Familiarity with international codes, standards, recommended practices, and knowledge level in Shell Dep will be added advantageous.
Mechanical Piping detail engineering & selection of piping components, comprehending, creating & updating the drawings / 3D models of technical disciplinary drawings viz plot plan, piping GA & isometrics, P&ID/PEFS, PFD. respectively in design, drafting & engineering firms/ consultancy firms/ plant environments/industry past the professional degree/diploma.
Reviewing and understanding all the technical documents.
Document management.
Bill of materials

Highly Preferred skills are:

Strong knowledge of 2D & 3D tools such as Auto-cad, and PDMS/E3D.
Acting as an interface with other disciplines to overcome design/drafting issues

Behavioral Competences:

Excellent communication skills and a quick learner. Be a good team player. Ability to prioritize and ensure delivery of priorities for the area of responsibility. Flexible and adaptable to change, with a track record of demonstrating initiative, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving.
Ability to apply engineering best practices, codes, and standards to identify issues, recommend improvements, and implement solutions.
Excellent stakeholder management with business interface exposure
Strong interpersonal leadership skills are critical due to the requirement for effective
communication of complex issues across multiple offices and teams.

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