Louisiana, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Process Engineering
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
November 11, 2026
Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What’s the role
Shell is seeking an Operations Support Engineer to join its team at the Geismar Chemical Plant in Louisiana.
The Operations Support Engineer will provide process engineering support to the Production Unit and help deliver the 90-day production plan. This includes proactive monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting, and support for safe and reliable operations.
This role will be based in Geismar, Louisiana. Relocation assistance will be provided to successful candidates who are not currently based in the area.
What you’ll be doing
Provide technical oversight of the site’s process operations
Define and implement Safe Operating Limits
Perform technical assurance of changes (MOC’s)
Lead Process Safety improvement initiatives
Assure timely completion of assigned action items from HSSE-MS activities (PHA)
Conduct proactive technical monitoring to support Operations in meeting targets for Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality Assurance, Reliability, and Utilization. This includes proactively reading shift reports, participating in console review, and being prepared for the daily Production Unit meeting
Perform process unit optimization to improve energy usage, cost, and margin delivery
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Provide process engineering support for successful implementation of unit outages and catalyst changes
Provide technical support of operations activities with technical, maintenance, and HSE departments (first technical point of contact for run and maintain issues)
Respond to urgent and critical operational related items at the request of the Operations Staff
Assure complete documentation of key technical work
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Chemical Engineering is preferred
At least 3 years of relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, or a related industry
Knowledge and application of safety methodology and reviews (Process Hazards Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis), including safeguarding
Experience with plant changes and Management of Change process
Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, computer and/or simulation models (e.g. Pro/II or Aspen)
Ability to apply AI is a plus
Must be willing to provide on-call support outside regular business hours, including occasional after-hours callouts, via phone or other communication technologies
What we offer
The base 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,…