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| Melanie |
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| "The potential for overseas travel and broadening opportunities that this company provides, and the fact that I am working in an enjoyable job where I am always learning makes me glad I chose to work at Shell."
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Process Engineer |
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- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Studied: Chemical Engineering
- University: University of New South Wales
- Joined Shell: March 2003
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Why did you join Shell? |
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| I joined Shell for a few reasons. Firstly, as a Chemical Engineer I wanted to start work in an environment where I could do real engineering, be challenged and learn a lot about my field. As the classical application of chemical engineering, working in a refinery seemed perfect for this. However, I also wanted the opportunity to be able to change paths through my career, explore other areas of business and work overseas to experience the way other countries operate. As a multinational company, which encourages overseas travel, ongoing training and broadening experiences for its employees, Shell seemed the company that would be able to provide me with these opportunities.
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How would you describe your role at Shell? |
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| I am a Process Engineer for Area West at Clyde Refinery. My role involves two aspects; the first is related to the day-to-day operation of the plant, such as daily plant monitoring, troubleshooting and optimisation. The second aspect involves longer-term plant monitoring, as well as the design and management of small projects to improve plant reliability and profitability.
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What do you like most about the job? |
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I have found that working at Clyde Refinery is a constantly challenging job, and being constantly challenged means that I am always learning. I like the fact that I have been given ‘real’ work to do that is genuinely of benefit to the company. Seeing a project I have worked on installed, or a good result after solving a problem is a very satisfying feeling.
One of the things I like best about being a Process Engineer is that there is variety in every day. Each day presents a new problem and a new way of solving it has to be found. I also enjoy the fact that my job does not involve being chained to a desk, but rather exploring the plant during plant shutdowns, and climbing through columns, vessels and reactors!
The variety of people here is another important factor. I regularly work with Process Engineers, operators, plant controllers, maintenance and instrument/electrical trades and refinery management.
In addition to the on-the-job learning and guidance from more experienced engineers, there are also formal Shell training courses, three of which I shall be attending this year.
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