Gas Turbine/Rotating Equipment Engineer

Shell•Houston, TX

About The Position

Shell is building a focused, competitive, and adaptive Power Business, with a track record of delivery for a future where electrons play a greater role. Shell Renewable Asset Management International (SRAMI) plays a key role – accountable for the asset management, including operations and technical support of a 2+ gigawatt global portfolio of onshore solar, wind, battery storage, and gas fired generation assets located in The Netherlands, Oman, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, and United States, with expectations to grow the managed flexible generation portfolio. This role reports to the Global Engineering Manager and sits within the central, multidisciplinary engineering team. It has been established in response to global investments and acquisitions in gas-fired generating (GFG) assets. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, and reliability of gas turbines and high-speed rotating equipment across the GFG asset portfolio. Additionally, the role will support onshore wind turbine assets, leveraging rotating equipment knowledge to enhance asset performance. Due to the industry's reliance on third-party Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractors, proven experience in contractor and contract management is essential. The role requires frequent travel with flexibility depending on the operational requirements. Collaboration will be key, with close working relationships across Asset Management, Operations, and Trading teams, as well as support from internal functions and external service providers.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
You must have a bachelor’s degree level, with Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering Degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in operation and maintenance of rotating equipment
Minimum of 5 years of contractor management experience in an operational environment. Experience as a Contract Holder is preferred
Experience in O&M of diverse OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) gas turbine fleet with associated plant auxiliary systems.
Project management and delivery skills
Skilled in Maintenance Program, Implementation and Execution
Strong communication skills with ability to articulate complex topics
Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills and take on challenges
Ability to work within a global multi-disciplinary team.
Be proactive in your own talent management and capability development
Skilled at HSSE Management, Implementation and Monitoring
Visibly demonstrate Safety Leadership and set clear expectations through the organization
Ensure Engineering and Maintenance support is provided to the organization to meet the mandatory Group HSSE Performance Framework and local laws and regulatory requirements
Skilled at influencing without managerial ties
Strong communication skills with ability to articulate complex topics
Skilled working with and influencing 3rd party contractors to continually improve Maintenance, Operations and Safety performance
Coaching, Training and Mentoring skills, to develop competencies and manage resilience/succession.
Stakeholder management skills
Application of Engineering design standards to modifications and asset managed changes when required
Responsible to oversee and assure records are established and maintained for gas turbine hot gas-pass component tracking
Knowledge in Root Cause Analysis and Causal Investigation Techniques
Develop performance standards to manage Safety Critical Elements (SCE) on Rotating Equipment
Knowledge in commissioning and startup of gas/steam turbine equipment and auxiliary systems
Skilled in equipment control, condition monitoring, shutdown and safeguarding specifications
Knowledge in selecting and specifying mechanical equipment, including QA/QC process
Responsible for completing assurance on Performance Standards and overall compliance
Ensure that the correct levels of discipline competencies are maintained by O&M provider
Support technical due diligence and provide lessons learned during acquisition or design/construction of new gas-fired generation assets.
Support onboarding and integration activities of future gas-fired generation assets
Lead high value contract negotiations with service providers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Act as Contract Holder for specific contracts
Provide technical SME input to relevant contracting strategies

Responsibilities

Perform site walkthroughs by showing visible felt HSSE Leadership and mentoring to site personnel
Participate in Safety Meetings, safety initiatives, and taking personal responsibility regarding the Life Saving Rules
Maintain thorough understanding of relevant rules, regulations and standards to keep field personnel safe and manage asset integrity
Establish and assure relevant Process Safety controls across fleet of gas fired generating assets
Develop, implement and refine through-life asset maintenance strategies for rotating equipment across the gas fired generating assets
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to the global & regional site operations & maintenance teams on issues related to the gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors and other balance of plant (BoP) rotating equipment
Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA’s) and working alongside the OEM’s implement effective corrective and preventative action plans.
Working with the site O&M providers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) ensure maintenance turnarounds are delivered to schedule, budget and quality, whilst achieving the expected levels of HSSE performance
Working with Asset Management, Operations Management, OEM’s and O&M providers lead the MTO Standard application across the gas fired generation portfolio, utilizing the MTO process to create cost-effective actions plans to achieve target availability and reliability
Proactively identify and resolve equipment reliability problems that impact overall asset performance
Provide technical support and assurance oversight, to ensure that the operational assets comply with all local regulatory requirements specific to the location/region. Establishing and monitoring Leading Indicators for performance and compliance
Lead the Management of Change (MoC) process and design changes according to Shell Group practices and procedures
Day-to-day technical support and guidance to site operations teams as dictated by maintenance, operational interruptions, and troubleshooting needs
Integrate across engineering disciplines, functional teams and stakeholders to achieve business objectives

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $124, 000 - $186, 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.
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.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs