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Shell

Project Controls Engineer

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Shell
Global energy giant exploring, producing, refining and marketing oil, gas, petrochemicals and low‑carbon solutions.
Implement project controls for cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Greater Chennai Area
Hybrid
Company Size
103,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Exploration
Production
Refining
Marketing
Trading
Chemicals
Biofuels
Lubricants
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Lubricants
Oil and Gas
Renewable Energy
Natural Gas
Liquefied Natural Gas
Gas to Liquids
Low-carbon Energy Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimating
schedule management
risk mitigation
change management
financial closeout
progress reporting
  • Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to minimize project disruptions.
  • Lead the cost and schedule estimates for various Gate reviews and participate in the preparation of Gate packages
  • Manage Project Cost and Schedule throughout the project life cycle
  • Assist in developing/reviewing cost corrective actions and recovery plans, and making sure needed actions/plans are implemented
  • Participate in gathering and recording lessons learned for the project
  • Mentor associate project controls engineers and ensure the technical quality and timeliness of work
  • Provide overall project cost, schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise.
  • Ensure that proper and effective project control measures are executed by the Contractor
  • Identify and assess project risks, including technical, financial, and operational risks.
  • Review and endorse progress and cost/schedule baselines and forecast prepared by contractors
  • Analyze trends, prepare forecasts, opportunities and vulnerabilities
  • Look after financial and technical closeouts of capex/portfolio projects which includes As-Builts, EDR, WBS closure & assurance check.
  • Develop cost and schedule estimates to support opportunity assessments, Project funding, Project reviews, and ad hoc requests.
  • Review cost bases of contractor's Change Proposals / Orders
  • Monitoring and appraising the performance of the Contractor(s) in the areas of cost control, progress measurement and control
  • Review and endorse the plans and procedures developed by the contractor. Ensure implementation of the same.
  • Analyze cost/schedule and progress reports and trends developed by contractor
  • Develop and maintain the Project Controls related plans and procedures
  • Ensure implementation of the stewardship process identify and champion process improvements
  • Coordinate the collecting, analyzing, and reporting of project cost and schedule control information to ensure overall project status is assessed, potential problem areas are identified
  • Fully understand the scope of the project, contractual requirements, identify the major milestones and set clear priorities for the project team
  • Participate in kick-offs and ongoing meetings with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor(s) to ensure common understanding of project controls requirements
  • Serve as a link to the Project Services Common Skill Center organization; gain alignment for support and approval of key deliverables (i.e. Estimates Development Plans, Estimates, etc.)
  • The role primarily involves remote support to the Project control of upstream, downstream, etc…operating units/sites.
  • Serve as the budget custodian, lead financial close-out of the project and participate in other project close-out activities
  • Administer the project change control process and communicate implication of changes. Steward the overall Change Management process
  • Stewards Project cost/schedule with ongoing project analysis, reporting, forecasting, budgeting and Change Management
What you bring
sap
ecosys
p6
powerbi
pmp
6-8 years
  • Skill in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SAP, Ecosys.
  • Working knowledge of a broad range of Project Controls systems, tools, and practices specifically in Oil & Gas industry.
  • Experience in Cost Engineering, estimation, planning, risk and scheduling knowledge in portfolio/capital projects
  • 6-8 years projects/EPC experience in refinery or petrochemical industry experience in project controls.
  • Preferred accreditation in PMP, CCP, etc…
  • Works effectively in a Team environment and build consensus & Customer focus.
  • Engineering/Technologist Degree and/or Certification as a Project controls Engineer or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred experience in following tools: P6, Ecosys, PowerBI, Aspen, Tableau & Easy Risk
  • Background in Oil and Gas maintenance and operations is an advantage.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally as per business needs
  • Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership, communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
Benefits
  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
  • We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
Training + Development
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
284 Billion USD
Annual Revenue (2024)
Generated through integrated operations spanning exploration to retail.
47k Stations
Mobility Retail Presence
Operates over 47,000 stations globally.
54k EV Chargers
EV Infrastructure Expansion
Provides more than 54,000 EV charging points worldwide.
  • Evolved from a merger of two companies, becoming a global energy leader.
  • Typically involves deep-water oil and gas projects, large-scale LNG, and EV infrastructure.
  • Organized into key business units, bridging traditional and emerging energy solutions.
  • Blends traditional fuels with renewable energy sources to diversify offerings.
  • Strategic pivots include doubling oil and gas production while scaling back some renewables.
  • Known for bold moves like sponsoring top sports teams and expanding into new markets.
Culture + Values
  • We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect
  • Core values of honesty, integrity and respect help create a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Approachable leaders: an informal, flat hierarchy where doors to senior management are open
  • Teamwork: achieving goals through teamwork across physical, remote and virtual teams
  • On‑boarding buddy assigned to each new joiner
  • Supportive network helping settle in and build friendships
  • Shared purpose and passion: working alongside colleagues who share a commitment to progress
  • Personal development: learner mindset, on‑the‑job learning, coaching, mentoring, formal training
  • Global‑scale participation: involvement in external engagements, learning and sharing expertise
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Net-Zero Target
Net-Zero Emission Goal
Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
50% Emission Reduction
Emissions Reduction Target
Aims to cut absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, measured against 2016 levels.
£19.8M Investment
Conservation Funding
Invested £19.8 million in U.S. conservation efforts between 2015 and 2017, with ongoing partnerships like NFWF.
1M tonnes/year
Plastic Waste Utilization
Aim to use 1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually in global chemical plants by 2025.
  • Aim to reduce the net carbon intensity of energy products sold by 100% by 2050 (vs 2016)
  • Emissions from own operations peaked in 2018; own operations represent <10% of total emissions
  • By 2025, aim to use 1 million tonnes/year of plastic waste in global chemical plants
  • By 2030, 30% recycled plastic in packaging; packaging to be reusable or recyclable
Inclusion & Diversity
35% women leadership target by 2025
Gender Representation
Aiming for 35% women in senior leadership roles by 2025 and 40% by 2030.
42% Board women representation
Board Composition
42% of board members and 43% of executive committee members are women as of 2023.
100% HRC CEI score
LGBT+ Inclusion
Recognized as an 'Advocate' by Workplace Pride and achieved a 100% score in the US HRC CEI since 2016.
88% employee engagement
Engagement Rate
employee engagement survey achieved an 88% response rate in 2023, up from 87% in 2022.
  • 40% of graduate hires were women in 2023; experienced hires 38% women
  • Board had three ethnic-minority members (end-2023); one ethnic-minority Executive Committee member
  • Target: 15% ethnic-minority representation in senior management by 2027
  • Disability inclusion: aim to make service stations inclusive by 2030; support and adjustments for disabled staff
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