ShellSnr R&I Engineer
Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2024Johannesburg Area, South AfricaTerminal/Facilities/Plant Maintenance and Reliability: Conduct regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment, including compressors, pumps, tanks, pipelines, and various rotating machinery. Ensure that all mechanical assets are functioning efficiently and reliably to meet operational demands. Identify risks and opportunities for improvement. Asset Integrity Management: Implement and adhere to the terminal's asset integrity management system, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (API, EN, ASME, ASTM, NACE, ANSI, API, NPFA, PER and etc). Analyse operational data, identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement, and propose solutions to enhance equipment performance, energy efficiency, and overall productivity. Project Management: Participate in various engineering projects, including upgrades, modifications, and expansions of mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, other engineers, and contractors, to ensure successful project execution within designated timelines and budgets. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Promote a strong safety culture within the organization by following all HSE guidelines, conducting safety inspections, and actively participating in safety meetings. Identify and address potential safety hazards related to mechanical systems and equipment. Training and Development: Mentor and guide engineering trainees and technicians, providing technical expertise and knowledge transfer to enhance the team's capabilities and skills. Stakeholder Management and Contract Management: Managing the expectations and requirements of all the internal and external stakeholders that are involved with a project or initiative. Maintaining good relationships by communicating effectively and obtaining critical feedback when needed. Use the plan-do- adjust method to deliver the desired outcome. Defining the scope, setting, and tracking KPIs.