What is the role
The Tech. Specialist – CCR Naphtha Reforming provides technical support to Shell assets in the area of Light Ends (Cat Reforming). In addition to technical support to sites, upkeep of Monitoring tools and knowledge upkeep form a significant part of the workload. The role involves being an integral part of the site team and monitor day to day, short term, medium term and long term Threats and opportunity identification and resolution to improve margin.
Support include trouble shooting technical issues at sites, unit performance monitoring, support to regeneration and turnaround activities, cycle length projections, support to catalyst selection and testing, etc.
Incumbent shall be part of the TAO Process Engineering in Production Optimization GM-Ship within P&T. Incumbent shall report to Tech. Ops Manager – Process Engineering.
Dimensions
CCR Platforming support to Shell operated refining assets globally.
What we need from you
1. Technical and operation support to Shell sites in CCR Naphtha Reforming
Evaluation of regular detailed operating summaries to rigorously track and improve unit performance
Troubleshooting and advice on mitigation and recovery from operational upsets
Advice on, and comparative evaluation of, future operating strategies
Providing training in process technology and modelling
Support to refineries for complex refining process technology issues
2. MOCs
Work on minor to medium scale MOCs to bring out technical changes to the unit
3. Catalysts & Adsorbent Evaluation
Maintain knowledge of new catalyst developments
Assess potential value of new industry developments for Shell-advised sites
4. Custodian of process engineering tools in Cat Reforming, responsible for developing and upkeep of process engineering tools
Maintain process engineering tools in a reliable and accessible state
Adapt tools to changing demands
Evaluate and implement requests for changes
Key Experiences and Qualifications:
Relevant Educational background (e.g., Chemical Engineering)
Preferably with minimum 8 years of manufacturing/technology experience (in CCR Naphtha Reforming) and minimum 4 years of experience in Cat Reforming.
Past experience in developing, managing or maintaining process engineering tool would be an added advantage.
Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders including various representatives from Shell Manufacturing, P&T, third-party customers, etc
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