Lead Equipment Engineer

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


What’s The Role

Shell is seeking a Lead Equipment Engineer to join their team in Houston.


Accountabilities:

Equipment engineer scope will be biased for our GOM Completions and Well Intervention tool pool (Intervention systems, intervention tooling, completion THRA’s and associated tooling, IWOCS reels, sour intervention riser, and CCTLF) but will also support international regions where required such as Brazil upcoming Q7000 scope, riser based, and riserless based interventions
Provide technical recommendations on upgrades and/or repairs for our Shell owned equipment
Accountable for oversight of all the Shell owned intervention systems (15K OWIRS and MDIS) and tooling. Ensure appropriate level of readiness. Work with SURF where required to prioritized activities at vendor shops. Ensures that intervention systems and tooling are properly demob and ready for both planned and unplanned activity
First point of contact for completion and well intervention project teams to ensure Shell tooling required has been prioritized for appropriate mobilization in the shop thru and validating that all equipment goes out with required COC and COS for entry into eWCAT
Accountable to ensure all project learnings on Shell owned equipment is correctly actioned by OEM and corrective actions have been implemented
Support where needed on work unit interface planning. Perform vessel surveys, deck layout interfaces, assist with GRAs, as well as creates story boards for various operational rig ups
Provide recommendations on how all Shell equipment can be tracked as part of an asset management plan (status of maintenance, COC, COS, dispositions, NCR’s)
Technical resource for OEM contract holder. Support CH in appropriate equipment KPI’s, BPR’s, and contracting strategies
Track and ensure billing per our JOA’s for all systems and tooling used on Shell operated projects. Review and set appropriate rental prices with Shell finance on a yearly basis
Actively manage entire Shell tool pool. Provide visibility to intervention team on what tools we are maintaining and provide input on what equipment should be kept and what can be scrapped. Develop sourcing strategy to optimize OPEX spend in GOM
Provide technical support on vendor well access systems including both rental IRS or riserless WAS systems
Develop financial structure similar to existing PATEM structure that allows for Completion and Well Intervention tooling funding at the portfolio level. Work with vendors to ensure we have an acceptable level of portfolio readiness to intervene on any well in the portfolio based on the agreed sourcing strategy. Incorporate funding needs into yearly business plan activities. Assist with regional model to allow tooling to be utilized in Brazil and T&T where required
This position will report directly to the GM Well Operations WIPA with dotted lines to the completion organization


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
At least 15+ years of relevant experience
Experience in Asset Management, Subsea Pressure Control Systems (top tension IRS, hydraulic stim packages, and riserless light well intervention systems)


What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $195,000 - $293,000 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, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.


Shell in The United States

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

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