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Location: Louisiana, United States of America.
Job Family Group: Discipline Engineering.
Worker Type: Regular.
Posting Start Date: December 17, 2025.
Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables.
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals.
Senior Control System Engineer (CSE) What's the role? Senior Control System Engineer (CSE) serves as the focal point for process control system performance & technical assurance in the assigned production team. The CSE enables operations to efficiently and safely control operating units using the process control system tools and equipment, including field instrumentation, DCS hardware, base layer controls, complex controls, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
What you'll be doing Main responsibilities include:
Focal point for Instrumentation, Control Systems and SIS (safety instrumented systems) issues
Identification, design and implementation of new and improved base layer and complex controls for safety, reliability, profitability and environmental improvements
Proactive Technical Monitoring of the base layer and complex controls for continuous improvements to assure reliable and optimized operations
Familiar with unit process technologies and operations and understanding of unit operation constraints for the identification of process control improvement opportunities
Supports turnarounds to provide engineering and technical assurance, as well as execution of PACO related scopes
Lead or participate in of complex process and control issues, including the investigation of unit/equipment trips and other reliability events
Interface with capital projects to provide technical assurance in process control scope development and implementation
Supports advanced process control applications as required
Operator training of process control systems
Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team members and Instrument Technicians
Senior CSE is expected to have effective use of company tools including:
ESP (Ensure Safe Production) participant: Alarm configuration, alarm review, alarm metrics, revalidations and using ACM/UTL for PTM monitoring
MOC (Management of Change): Knowledgeable in the process and uses the process to enact changes. Acts as Responsible Party (RP) for PACO centric plant changes and is the primary evaluator for multi-discipline changes
RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) participant: Provides guidance for Preventative Maintenance tasks and participates in RCM studies. Advises Technicians while troubleshooting Instrument Asset Management System (IAMS)
PCD (Process Control Demain) Security: Aware and directs others of the dangers and risks associated with the process control domain
What we need from you
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
Minimum 3 years direct support experience in manufacturing operations
Bachelor of Chemical, Electrical or other engineering disciplines
Demonstrated knowledge of practical process control work experience
Hands-on experience with DCS systems, preferably Emerson DeltaV or Yokogawa Centum VP
What we offer The base salary range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
Shell participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
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Job Family Group: Discipline Engineering.
Worker Type: Regular.
Posting Start Date: December 17, 2025.
Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables.
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals.
Senior Control System Engineer (CSE) What's the role? Senior Control System Engineer (CSE) serves as the focal point for process control system performance & technical assurance in the assigned production team. The CSE enables operations to efficiently and safely control operating units using the process control system tools and equipment, including field instrumentation, DCS hardware, base layer controls, complex controls, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
What you'll be doing Main responsibilities include:
Focal point for Instrumentation, Control Systems and SIS (safety instrumented systems) issues
Identification, design and implementation of new and improved base layer and complex controls for safety, reliability, profitability and environmental improvements
Proactive Technical Monitoring of the base layer and complex controls for continuous improvements to assure reliable and optimized operations
Familiar with unit process technologies and operations and understanding of unit operation constraints for the identification of process control improvement opportunities
Supports turnarounds to provide engineering and technical assurance, as well as execution of PACO related scopes
Lead or participate in of complex process and control issues, including the investigation of unit/equipment trips and other reliability events
Interface with capital projects to provide technical assurance in process control scope development and implementation
Supports advanced process control applications as required
Operator training of process control systems
Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team members and Instrument Technicians
Senior CSE is expected to have effective use of company tools including:
ESP (Ensure Safe Production) participant: Alarm configuration, alarm review, alarm metrics, revalidations and using ACM/UTL for PTM monitoring
MOC (Management of Change): Knowledgeable in the process and uses the process to enact changes. Acts as Responsible Party (RP) for PACO centric plant changes and is the primary evaluator for multi-discipline changes
RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) participant: Provides guidance for Preventative Maintenance tasks and participates in RCM studies. Advises Technicians while troubleshooting Instrument Asset Management System (IAMS)
PCD (Process Control Demain) Security: Aware and directs others of the dangers and risks associated with the process control domain
What we need from you
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
Minimum 3 years direct support experience in manufacturing operations
Bachelor of Chemical, Electrical or other engineering disciplines
Demonstrated knowledge of practical process control work experience
Hands-on experience with DCS systems, preferably Emerson DeltaV or Yokogawa Centum VP
What we offer The base salary range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
Shell participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
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