Process Control Engineer - Houston, TX

Job ID: U26860



Within Shell Projects & Technology, our Project & Engineering Services 

provide specialist engineering services such as structural engineering for 

offshore installations, reliability studies for the refineries, 

instrumentation control advice for process engineering and planning 

expertise for the project world. Our project teams deploy effective 

technology to reduce engineering design hours and achieve flawless start-

up and operation, as well as continually increase capability by developing 

people and driving global policy.

 

At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with 

economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions.  We seek 

a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change 

the world.  If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and 

innovative professionals then you should consider Shell.  We will provide 

you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide 

opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards 

that support your quality of life.  Join us and let’s make a real 

difference together.

 

Responsibilities: 

The Process Control Engineer assists a Senior Control Engineer and, 

depending on experience, works independently in:

•	Providing troubleshooting and technical support for process 

control systems 

•	Designing, specifying, deploying, and sustaining process control 

systems on major DCS platforms; includes complex control aspects such as 

speed/surge control, ignition/firing controls, overrides, and start-

up/shutdown sequencing 

•	Designing, specifying, deploying, and sustaining advanced control 

systems using SMOC (Shell Multivariable Optimizing Controller) and Shell's 

greater process control technology applications 

•	Designing, specifying, deploying, and sustaining specialized 

control systems (e.g. Blending, non-linear control, automated drilling, 

batch, etc.) 

•	Gatekeeping/monitoring process control technology developments 

•	Providing advice and guidance for Process Control R&D, engineering 

standards, and best practices 

•	Preparing commercial offers and develop business opportunities 

which may include participation in marketing and promotion activities





Requirements: 





  

•	3-5 years of professional experience delivering or supporting 

process control technology 

•	Oil and Gas industry experience preferred 

•	BS or higher degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering 

•	Solid background in engineering, as well as significant knowledge 

in the fields of process technology, process dynamics, mathematics, 

simulation, and technical computing 

•	Good leadership skills 

•	Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

•	Excellent collaboration and team working skills 

•	Resilience in the face of change





Application Deadline: Saturday 07 January 2012 



Number of Vacancies: 1 





Hyunjin Lee, Ph.D.

 

Process Control R&D Engineer

Process Automation, Control and Optimization (PACO)

Shell Project & Technology



Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc.