Process Engineering Job Competence Profile Guide 2021
Process Engineering Job Competence Profile Guide 2021
Process Engineering
Job Competence Profile Guide
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD
1 INTRODUCTION
3 COMMON COMPETENCES
5 COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT
6 COMPETENCE ASSURANCE
7 USEFUL RESOURCES
APPENDICES
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s an example, when developing the JCP for an Upstream Pre-DG3 Process Engineer, there would be a
requirement that two of the starred competences (Technology-Specific) would be filled with the Field Development
Planning and Surface Production System Development Key Uncertainties Competences.
The JCPs have a common requirement of knowledge for the generic competences
at JG4 level, thereafter the competence requirements are role specific.
It is important to realise that, while the JCPs are defined in terms of job group
(JG), they are not linked to (changes in) JG or SG. This means that closing gaps
to match the requirements of a higher JG while in role does not automatically
result in a promotion. Likewise, it is possible to apply for positions with a higher
competence requirement than your current assessment and be appointed to that
role. This would then trigger a review of the JCP/self-assessment and a (likely)
revision of IDP.
Capture/refresh Take
Development Development
Plan – Actions
GPA & IDP
Identify Supervisor
Review current
Competence discussions Identify/agree
personal
Framework & and Development
competencies
Job Competence agreement areas
Matrix
Annual
Performance Coaching and
Appraisal Mentoring
Individual GPA
Supervisor
5.4 INTEGRATION OF FLOW ASSURANCE The requirements for SGP and SATP candidates that follow a specific CUW
program can be found in the table below. Examples of typical CEM,
As of 1st March 2018, Flow Assurance has become a part of Process Engineering Utilities and water job profiles can be found in Section 8 of this guide.
and the Flow Assurance competences are now included as technology specific
competences in the Process Engineering framework, under the Exploration
and Production technology pool. This allows for both the development of Flow
Assurance specialists as well as of more integration-oriented engineers and will
replace the previous combined Process Engineering / PFAS profile.
Technology-Specific Competences
Specific Competence 1 ELIGIBILITY
Additional Additional
Specific Competence 2 Those eligible are graduate engineers within the PE, ICE, PD and TSE disciplines.
competences competences
Specific Competence 3
Individuals are nominated by their supervisor or discipline representative and
approved by the Global Discipline Head (GDH) for both skill pools. Eligibility is
Common Competences
based on business need and candidate exposure and strength in both skill sets.
Common Competence Develop 4 Develop 6
The population for the combined framework is expected to be limited.
The Discipline Representatives from the graduate’s skill pool will assess the
progress. When needed, the assessment will involve the Learning Advisor from the
other discipline. Round table assessments will include Discipline Representatives
from both disciplines.
Refer to the table below for the requirements. Refer to the table below for the requirements.
Common Competences
Common Competence Develop 4 Develop 6
Details of the TA Assurance process for Process Engineering are available at “TA
Assessment Process Engineering” Enterprise Encyclopedia page.
One part of the Process Engineering Technical Authority (TA) assessment process
includes a technical assessment. TA3 candidates must complete their own
Competence Self-Assessment, and agree with the line manager (or Process
Engineering TA1 in case the line manager is from another discipline) to ensure that
sufficient competence for a TA3 role is demonstrated.
■ Process Safety
■ Process Unit Design or Process Unit Operations support (selection is made
dependent on job role)
■ Process Design Integrator
■ Technology-Specific Competence most appropriate to the role
Proficiency Requirement
Competence Focus Area JG4 JG3 JG2
Process Safety K S S
Concept Development Flow Assurance Concepts K K K
Energy, Utilities and Water K K K
Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K K K
Process Design Integrator Flow Assurance Integration K K K
Process Modelling and Analysis Steady State & Dyn. Multiphase Flow Tools K K K
Process Unit Design Flow Assurance System Design K S M
Process Unit Operations Support Flow Assurance Support K S M
Multiphase Flow K K S
Flow Assurance Solids K S M
Flow Assurance Technology K K
AGRU Acid Gas Recovery Unit GHG PFD Process Flow Diagram
Green House Gas
ALARP As low As Reasonably Practicable GPA Goals and Performance Appraisal PFS Process Flow Scheme
BDEP Basic Design Engineering Package HAC Hazardous Area Classification PHA Process Hazard Analysis
BDP Basic Design Package HAZID Hazard Identification PSBR8 Process Safety Basic Requirement 8
BFD Basis for Design HAZOP Hazard and Operability Study PSSR Pre Startup Safety Review
C&E Cause & Effect diagrams HEMP Hazards and Effects Management Process PTD Projects & Technology – Upstream Development
CAT Catalyst HPHT High Pressure and High Temperature PTE Principal Technical Expert
HSE Health Safety and Environment QRA Quantitative Risk Assessment
CEM Carbon and Energy Management
CEP Current Estimated Potential HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environment RCA Root Cause Analysis
CSA Catalyst Safety Assessment HSSE & SP Health, Safety, Security and Environment and Social RHA Reactive Hazards Assessment
Performance
CUW CEM, Utilities and Water RV Relief Valve
ICE Instrumentation, Control and Electrical
DCAF Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework SATP Shell Advanced Technical Program
IDP Individual Development Plan
DEM Design and Engineering Manual SGM Safeguarding Memorandum
IFC Issued for Construction
Decision Gate 3, refers to a stage gate in the SGP Shell Graduate Program
DG3
Opportunity Realisation Process Individual Performance Factor SHA Safety Hazard Analysis
IPF
DME Direct Marketing Expenses Instrumented Protective Function SIS Safety Instrumented System
DR Discipline Representative IPMS Integrated Project Management System
SMART Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-based
DRB Decision Review Board ISOS Isometric drawings
SME Subject Matter Expert
DSP Decision Support Package JCP Job Competence Profile TA Technical Authority
DSR Desktop Safety Review LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
TSE Technical Safety Engineering
Energy Efficiency LOPA Layer of Protection Analysis
EE UHT Utilities and Heat Transfer
Enterprise Encyclopedia MOC Management of Change
GAP A software application, part of IPM (Smart Fields) PEFS Process Engineering Flow Schemes
GDH Global Discipline Head PFAS Pipelines, Flow Assurance and Subsea
Categories: Elements:
■ Facility Integration within Battery limit of complex ■B asic Utility Systems
■ Integration of facility Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) and with full supply chain ■E nergy and Utility Practices
■ Project Integration ■H eating Systems
■ Project Leading ■W ater Systems
■C ooling Systems
Process Modeling and Analysis ■ Industrialgasses
Has full capability in determining when to apply modelling and is able to choose ■ CO2 and Energy Management
the most appropriate modelling environment, for degree of accuracy required, fully
aware of previous work and utilises this in developments for specific modelling
applications. Can interrogate and analyse simulation results with sound
engineering judgment.
Elements:
■ Modelling of steady state for process plant, pipelines and gathering systems
■ Modeling and analysis of dynamics for process plant and pipelines.
■ Integrated Production System Modelling (EP Specific)
The template to use for your Competence Self-Assessment Report Job Competence Profile
can be found here.
Competence JG JG Proficiency
Details of Current Role Proficiency Proficiency Level
Requirement Requirement Achieved
Name A N Engineer (JG3)* (JG2)*
Reference Indicator GSNL-PTD/XX
Process Safety S S S
Job Title/Role Senior Process / Concept Engineer
Concept Development S M S
Selected JCP Pre-DG3
Energy, Utilities and Water K S S
Job Group JG3
Process Control & Real-Time
Start Date in Role 01 January 2012 K K K
Optimisation
Line Manager Process Design Integrator K S K
Process Modelling and Analysis S S S
Process Unit Design K S S
Process Unit Operations Support K S K
Field Development Planning S M S
Surface Production System
S M S
Development Key Uncertainties
Technology-Specific
Not used
Competence 3*
* as defined in JCP Guide.
PROPOSED PROFICIENCY
COMPETENCE EVIDENCE PROFICIENCY LEVEL AGREED
LEVEL WITH LINE MGR
Specify Design Basis For Process Systems Safeguarding & Protection
Pre-Shell FEED experience – LNG Project, preparation of Safeguarding Memoranda (SGM); LNG de-bottlenecking Project, preparation
of process input to Cause & Effect diagrams including control actions required as the result of process trips plus specification of these
functions on P&IDs.
Brownfield Mods Project – review and update of SGM and C&E diagrams for bypass modifications; input into determination of suitable
safeguarding methods for low-temperature protection on start-up including C&E diagrams.
Specify Protective Systems and Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
Process Safety Pre-Shell FEED experience – reviewed and provided input to HAC plot plans and classifications on elevation drawings as Lead Process Skill Skill
Engineer for AGRU.
Brownfield Mods Project – provided contractor with basis for review of RV and flare system calculations due to incorrect fire case
specification; reviewed calculations and output from project.
Process Unit Safeguarding
HAZOP – attended HAZOP for Brownfield Mods Project as Lead Process Engineer and closed out appropriate actions.
Provided input into HSE Case for Brownfield Mods Project modifications.
Plus application of PSBR8 for Brownfield Mods Project.
Develop and Select Technology/Concepts including Integration into an Existing Facility
Concept Select Phase Project – Surface Lead (including process engineering) of the development of two high CO2 gas fields in the
Concept Western Desert, Egypt. Responsible for the co-ordination and completion of the Concept Select surface activities, including integration
Skill Skill
Development with the NOV subsurface team located in Cairo.
Feasibility Study – Surface lead on a study considering the feasible options for the removal and disposal of CO2 from gas supplying a
Nigerian Domgas plant. Responsible for work planning and the production of all deliverables on a project.
Pre-Shell FEED experience (Upstream Oil and Gas Project) – Lead process engineer for a number of utility systems including steam,
nitrogen and instrument air. Responsible for FEED-level design including production of PFSs, equipment specs, etc.
Produced technical specification for demineralised water system (Fine Chemicals Project) and met with vendors to discuss.
Energy, Utilities Worked on firewater system with specialist (Shell SME/PTE equivalent) to produce drawings and specifications.
Skill Skill
and Water Energy and CO2 Management
Pre-DG3 Project – as Surface Lead reviewed and provided input into the GHG and EE plan; presented project as a case study at the
pilot Greenhouse Gas masterclass.
Decision Support Packages – as Project Lead, developed bases for a number of GHG related DSPs and supported delivery to Group CO2.
Project Integration
Brownfield Mods Project – participated in various safety reviews (HAZOP, IPF)
Concept Select Phase Project – input to preparation of PCAP using DCAF tool.
Process Design
In general am able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of various project phases in project life cycle and their importance. Knowledge Knowledge
Integrator
Project Leading
As Surface Lead on Concept Select Phase Project and Feasibility Study took an active part in the ORP, implementation of Project Guides,
attendance at DRBs, etc.
Modelling of Steady State for Process Plant, Pipelines and Gathering Systems
Pre-Shell FEED experience (LNG Debottlenecking Project) – modelled LNG rundown system (using as-built ISOs to define input date) in
Hysys to allow backpressures to be calculated (subsequently used for dynamic modelling of system)
Concept Select Phase Project – use of Unisim model for existing facilities to assess impact of new fluids on product quality and equipment
capability
Assess Phase Project – carried out C7+ characterisation of reservoir fluids for different layers; prepared process model for offshore
facilities concept (feasibility level of definition) using characterised fluids (using standard PR EOS)
Process
Modelling & Modelling and Analysis of Dynamics for Process Plant And Pipelines Skill Skill
Analysis Brownfield Mods Project – extensive use of Unisim depressurising utility to carry out a first-pass assessment of the applicability of the
results generated by the EPC contractor primarily to evaluate the materials selected for both plant piping and static equipment
PRE3, Advanced Process Integration – attendance at course covering the basics of dynamic simulation leading to the simulated start-up
of an upstream offshore asset
Integrated Production System Modelling
Assess Phase Project – worked with the reservoir engineer to develop GAP model to be used to carry out IPSM for the integrated
subsurface and surface system, defined compressor block in the model (Knowledge)
Process Unit Pre-DG3 Projects – incorporated input from OR&A specialist and site Operations into development of the selected concept.
Operations Brownfield Mods Project – analysed PI data from Commissioning/Operations with respect to the low temperature operations during Knowledge Knowledge
Support pressurisation and depressurisation and compared with the theoretical results predicted from the Unisim modelling work.
All proof points listed in Competence Description under Skill level covered while working as Surface Lead for the Concept Select Phase
Project. Throughout the project worked closely with the NOV’s subsurface team to develop the optimum concept for the development.
Field
Development Nigeria gas supply planning – worked with portfolio tool to produce development plans for T7 supply options including sensitivity cases Skill Skill
Planning e.g. low/high volume realisations
Assess Phase Project – working with reservoir engineer to carry out IPSM modelling for a number of development options
Majority of proof points listed in Competence Description covered while working as Surface Lead for the Concept Select Phase Project,
Surface some at Knowledge level and. Throughout the project worked closely with the NOV subsurface team to develop the optimum concept for
Production the development.
System “Identify key market/downstream uncertainties which impact on the surface production system development” – consideration of impact Skill
Skill
Development of DME on downstream facilities for DME pilot for Chemical EOR by both process modelling and framing workshop /Knowledge?
Key
“Determine impact of uncertainties on...” – of particular relevance when working on the Assess Phase Project opportunity when
Uncertainties
determining a technically feasible concept for the development of an HPHT field with a waxy condensate.
Date
Role
Reference Indicator
Name
Date
Role
Reference Indicator
Signed
Date
POSITION/ORGANISATION SG DATES
Current Position Senior Process / Concept Engineer 03 To – From
Position History ■■ 5 years working outside Shell as a Process Design Engineer for an
(full history plus pre-Shell EPC Contractor
if applicable) ■■ 5 years working as a Process / Concept Engineering on Upstream
Development Opportunities
Primary Skill Pool Process Engineering – Exploration and Production
Current Salary Group 03 With effect from 1 Jan 2009
CEP CEP Date last assessed 15 Nov 2011
EE Base Country NL (The Netherlands)
Key Experiences
■■ Over 10 years of experience in Process Engineering design and project support and delivery
■■ Strong experience of Process Engineering design during Define and Execute phases obtained during first five years post graduation while working for EPC contractor, including topside process facilities
and refinery facilities
■■ Worked as part of multidisciplinary engineering teams during this period to produce FEED deliverables etc, plus spent some time on site in a Commissioning role
■■ Strong experience on field/facility development Concept Development and selection. Worked in PTD Upstream Development group (for five years) including gas portfolio planning for Nigerian projects
and more recently as Surface Lead for project in the Concept Select phase. The project was delivered to plan with DG3 passed in January 2011 and is currently in the Execute phase
■■ Worked in numerous locations overseas including several months in Singapore, Malaysia and Oman plus frequent business trips to locations as diverse as Syria, Nigeria and Norway
■■ Strong experience working in a diversified team and working environment — Worked in numerous locations overseas including several months in Singapore, Malaysia and Oman plus frequent business
trips to locations as diverse as Syria, Nigeria and Norway
Languages
■■ English native speaker. Basic verbal skills in French and Dutch
Professional/Technical Competences:
■■ To gain experience in Process Unit Operations Support by working alongside or within an operations organisation (such as XXX platform or XXX refinery, etc.) in a role that involves troubleshooting and
analysis of operational data, or alternatively within a Commissioning and Start-up team, in order to supplement Process Engineering knowledge gained through design
Mobility
(Employee expands on standard options of fully mobile, mobile with constraints, and not mobile)
■ Mobile with constraints related to timing. Prefer to relocate in summer months to coincide with children’s school year. No location constrains.
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