Automation and Controls Engineering Tech

Automation Engineer
Shell is seeking an Automation Engineer to join its team at the Carson Terminal in Carson, California.
The Automation Engineer provides technical expertise in Process Automation, Control & Optimization (PACO), instrumentation, control systems, automation, and low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems across the Americas Distribution & Midstream business.
As a member of the Americas Automation, Controls, & Electrical (ACE) organization, the role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assets by providing local, on-site troubleshooting, engineering support, technical assurance, threat mitigation, and project support. The Automation Engineer serves as a key technical resource for all Instrumentation, Control, & Electrical (IC&E) related activities, with a specialization in process control systems and automation technologies while contributing to reliability improvements, causal investigations, assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
S. assets. However, it may also support opportunities, threats, or project-related work across the Americas region (U.The position requires working on-site at the Carson Terminal in Carson, California, at least four days per week and the ability to travel to other regional assets up to 40% of the time. Relocation assistance will be provided to successful candidates who are not currently based in the area.
Safe, reliable, and compliant operation of automation, control, and instrumentation systems
Effective troubleshooting and resolution of PACO and electrical system issues
Delivery of technical support for threat mitigation, operational improvement, and business opportunity projects
Consistent application of ACE standards, engineering practices, and process control principles
Support for automation, digitalization, and reliability improvement initiatives across the Americas region
Provide discipline support and subject matter expertise within the PACO and Electrical disciplines
Support process control systems, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, tank gauging, communications, instrumentation, and automation architectures
Identify process requirements and develop practical automation and control solutions to support operational and business objectives
Support optimization of control strategies and automation performance
Provide electrical support, including arc flash studies and maintenance of critical documentation (e.g. area classification and one-line diagrams)
Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting automation, instrumentation, controls, and electrical issues
VFD performance issues
PLC and control logic issues
Electrical distribution and motor control issues

Provide technical support during operational upsets and significant equipment failures
Provide automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical engineering support for capital and expense projects
Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, commissioning, startup, FAT, and SAT activities
Support implementation of automation improvements and business opportunity projects
Provide electrical engineering support for project work that does not involve high-voltage system engineering
Participate in assurance reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
Support causal investigations, incident reviews, and root cause analysis activities
Lead or support mitigation of high-risk technical threats involving automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems
Provide technical expertise to support risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Asset Engineering, AITS, and Project Delivery teams
Provide technical guidance and coaching to technicians and operations personnel
Support implementation of ACE standards, preferred practices, and lessons learned
Contribute to regional initiatives involving automation, remote operations, controls modernization, and digitalization
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
At least 10 years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, electrical engineering, or facility engineering roles
PLC systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix preferred)
Industrial communication networks
VFDs, motor controls, MCCs, and electrical distribution systems
Experience troubleshooting automation and control systems in operational environments
Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, process safety principles, and risk management practices
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 as 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; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
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.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
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