Associate Engineer

, India

Job Family Group:

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 8, 2026

Business Unit:

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

What’s the role

You will be part of Technical Asset Support organization in Shell Chennai. As an Engineer - CMMS, you'll deliver the CMMS system accurately, analyze technical data, collaborate with teams, and provide insights to improve efficiency. Set up data structures, extract information from drawings, and develop maintenance plans. Be aware of safety standards, support planning in SAP, and understand equipment life cycles. Familiarity with SAP ERP systems is beneficial. Support continuous improvement, ensure data quality, assist with audits, and work closely with senior engineers and departments.

What you’ll be doing
 

• Deliver S4 Migration projects across Upstream, Downstream and IG - first time right 
• Support and provide guidance on function configuration in the SAP S/4HANA system as per the requirements of PM data objects. 
• Develop business rules and validation of values for each field and data object. 
• Manage the Project KPIs and Quality of the deliverables with regular stakeholder engagements. 
• Extracting data from existing legacy systems via customized T-codes or programs built in legacy system. 
• Transformation of the extracted data is altered into the format expected by SAP S/4HANA 
• Re-build Asset Hierarchy from legacy system (Blueprint, GSAP, Chemical, Crystal) as per ISO 14224 
• Develop automated mapping rules to adapt the extracted data to the SAP S/4HANA format 
• Develop and perform data quality checks as part of data transformation 
• Data cleansing by identifying the irrelevant data which not to be captured from transaction history available in legacy system. 
• PM Master data & planning data loading via automated programs in SAP S/4HANA 
• Provide support in planning and scheduling the PM Plans in SAP. 
• Understand how technical information and data are used at each site, ensuring alignment with operational needs while supporting managers and project specialists in standardizing processes, tools, methods, and procedures for effective project delivery.
• Support strategy and planning activities by helping develop project management approaches and providing ongoing tracking of progress, costs, and KPIs to ensure timely and controlled execution.
• Drive knowledge capture and capability building by documenting lessons learned, updating the learnings database, and supporting team members to enhance their technical understanding and project execution skills.
• Exceptional communicator, quick learner, and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills; able to engage effectively across functions, cultures, and organizational levels. Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to manage shifting priorities while driving clear, timely delivery.
• Applies engineering best practices, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify issues, recommend enhancements, and implement effective solutions. Independently resourceful, proactive, and skilled in problem‑solving, research, and translating complex information into clear, actionable outcomes.

What you bring

• University Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/instrumentation or other Engineering. 
• At least 5 years of experience in Plant Maintenance area within a Manufacturing or Upstream environment as an engineering user of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)with tools experience in Web Integrity Management System (WIMS), SPI -IN tools and Engineering Document Management Systems (EDMS.) 
• Experience in Technical Data and Documents management including processes and tools. 
• Skill level in SAP PM Master data objects like Functional Location, Equipment, BoM, Class & Characteristics, Measuring Point, Work Center and Task List 
• Skill level in SAP PM Planning and Transactional Data Objects like Maintenance Plan, Maintenance Item, Notification, Work Order  
• Understanding of PM Data standards and industry standards such as ISO14224 
• Skill level in data conversion phases: extraction, transformation, and load. 
• Skill level in reading engineering drawings like PFS, PEFS, SLD’s  
• PowerBI visualization, Data Modelling and SQL competencies is preferred 
• Mass Data Tool proficiencies will be added advantage 
• Good Communication Skills and Excellent Stakeholder Management 
• Project Management Skills (Project reporting) 
• Plant maintenance Experience preferably in Oil & Gas/ Heavy Engineering/Power Plant 
• MS Office inc. MS Access/excel/power point/outlook/MS Project 
• Working across multiple time zones and Continuous Improvement Implementation.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

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An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work 

• To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
• 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.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations.

Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programmes on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.

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