Job Areas - Technical

We are in fact a global energy company. Shell companies have been finding and producing oil around the world for over a century. We also find, produce and transport gas. We're very active in renewable energy - from hydrogen, solar, geothermal to wind sources. In addition, we have growing businesses in power generation and a diverse portfolio of products in our chemicals businesses.

To develop fields and prospects on land and offshore, Exploration and Production (E&P) integrates the earth sciences with engineering and business skills. Our competitive edge lies in our technological ability and in our excellence in the management of complex energy projects, while meeting and balancing the needs of our stakeholders. To maintain this edge we invest heavily in people and technology.

Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in over 45 countries and employ around 30,000 staff. These ventures carry out a broad spectrum of activities: drawing up contractual agreements; exploring, surveying and drilling; assessing the results; developing and planning for production; running production operations and maintenance; and ultimately, decommissioning when the operation has run its course.

Against a background of fierce competition and fluctuating prices, we focus on innovation and the application of new technologies because we see these as keys to improving our performance in terms of output, costs, safety and environmental impact.

Remember getting your hands dirty?

Well this kind of in-depth practical involvement in your work is what daily life in our Exploration and Production business is all about.

As a graduate engineer you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering solutions to complex, real-life technical and business problems. Teamwork is vital as you may be interacting regularly with different colleagues, suppliers, customers and management.

Join us and you'll enjoy an extra-ordinary variety of challenges - every day really is different here. You'll be given a lot of responsibility that is sure to stretch and challenge you - but don't worry, you won't be completely in at the deep end. You'll receive a combination of formal and on-the-job training that will help you develop all the expertise you need to succeed.

Project Engineer : Oil refining, chemicals manufacturing, natural gas processing

Oil refining, chemicals manufacturing, natural gas processing. This is the very nerve centre of our business. With Shell, you could contribute to the design, construction, operation, economic & technical optimisation and maintenance of some of the world's most complex installations.

A crucial part of finding the balance between profits and principles is technical innovation and creative flair - and Shell's track record here is unsurpassed. Our position as a technology leader is supported by our culture of innovation, co-operation, expertise and knowledge sharing. New advances can be quickly deployed on site, driving results and keeping us ahead of the competition.

What type of areas could a Project Engineer be involved in?

• Oil refineries and petro-chemical manufacturing facilities
• Bulk storage and distribution facilities
• Pipelines
• Special process facilities - grease, bitumen, lube oil, and chemicals
• Retail service stations, convenience stores
• Contaminated site management
• Underground storage tank solutions
• Environment and safety management systems

Asset Maintenance Engineer: Keeping our operations running

You will provide oil and gas production facilities (onshore or offshore), refineries or chemical sites with engineering support for business-critical decisions. You will be part of a team responsible for the continued technical performance of installations, and proactively maintaining the safety and environmental integrity of operating assets. You will be working closely with operating teams and a range of engineering disciplines.

Your work may include:

• Technical support and troubleshooting
• Managing the reliability and integrity of plant hardware/equipment
• Managing and monitoring budgets
• Contributing to new plant designs, construction and improvements
• Co-ordinating projects, which may involve planning budgets and contracts and building relationships with external suppliers and government agencies
• Proactively managing and learning health and safety initiatives
• Developing overhaul plans and playing a key role in managing overhauls