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CONTENTS

FOREWORD

1 INTRODUCTION

2 PROCESS ENGINEERING COMPETENCES

3 COMMON COMPETENCES

4 JOB COMPETENCE PROFILES (JCP)

5 COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT

6 COMPETENCE ASSURANCE

7 USEFUL RESOURCES

8 JOB COMPETENCE PROFILE MATRICES

APPENDICES

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 FOREWORD
I feel fortunate to work for a company that invests heavily in its people.
Professional development provides career prospects and satisfaction to us.
At the same time, it is a crucial business requirement as we need capable
people to meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.
Competence of people is the key foundation to Shell’s success. Engineering
features high in the list of disciplines that is of crucial importance to the success
of the technical company that Shell is. Process Engineers work in all phases of
asset development and operations and are natural integrators across the various
disciplines.
The Process Engineering Job Competence Framework is set up around
eight generic process engineering competencies that are relevant for all in
process engineering. As different businesses have different needs, these are
supplemented by a range of technology-specific competencies, which can
be added to the profile of the individual engineer as needed. The technical
competencies are complemented with business and personal competencies –
a structure that has served us well for many years.
You will find the introduction of the Engineering Common Competences in
this new issue. In a changing world, effective engineers are those who look
beyond their own field of expertise, because only when we collaborate across
disciplines, we can achieve world class technical delivery. I know that many of
you are already doing this in your day-to-day work. The Engineering Common
Competences, introduced in Process, Discipline and Project Engineering,
recognise the importance of your development in areas like Management
of Change, Quality, Systems Engineering and Supplier and Contractor
Management.
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Another new feature of the updated JCP is the introduction of two more combined
profiles: Process Engineering/Technical Safety and Process Engineering/R&D
Process Development; in addition to the Process Engineering/Process Control
profile. These combined profiles provide more flexibility for individual graduates
with an interest to develop their career in these disciplines.
The Process Engineering Job Competence Profile Guide can support you to identify
your competence development needs in all phases of your career. Engineers early
in their career will benefit from the approaches documented in the SGP and SATP
sections, whereas more senior engineers may take an interest in the competence
requirements for TAs. Continuous development is key to professional mastery!
I encourage you to take full benefit from this guide and take the time to define your
competence development plan as a Process Engineer. Please also consider what is
required in other competence areas, for instance those related to leadership. Let’s
foster our ‘Work Out Loud’ culture, reaching out to your peers locally or globally
can help to accelerate your own development and allow others to learn from your
experience. Be an active player in the exciting world of Process Engineering!
Frank van Breukelen
Global Discipline Head Process Engineering
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 1. INTRODUCTION
Competence forms the essential link between describing your role and assessing 1.1. COMPETENCE MANAGEMENT
your knowledge, behavior and skill to identify your development needs. This Industry events such as the BP Texas City Refinery explosion in 2005 and
forms the basis for establishing and accessing learning solutions to close your the Macondo blowout and explosion in 2010 have meant that Shell must
capability gaps. In Shell and the Process Engineering Function, Competence demonstrably ensure that a robust Competence Management system is in place
Management is managed globally, consistently and simply to maximise the which above all includes clear deliverables for “License to Operate” areas of
business benefits in terms of building capability and ensuring compliance. Competence Assurance. This must be achieved while maintaining and improving
our focus on individual staff development.
This document provides information on the competence process and guidance
on how to apply it to an individual’s Competence Development. The information
in this document also forms the basis for the Competence Assurance of Technical
Authorities (TAs). If you have any concerns/queries about anything covered in this
document, feel free to contact the Learning Advisor for Process Engineering.

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The Shell-wide Competence
Competence Development and Assurance Diagram
Management makes a clear
Focused only on highest-risk positions, tasks or roles:
distinction between ‘Competence
People in HSSE-Critical positions*
Development’ and ‘Competence
Technical Authorities 1/2
Assurance’, see the Competence
Compliance Competence**
Development and Assurance Diagram
(at right). Competence Development Using a consistent approach across RDS:
applies to all staff, while Competence Competence Using qualified assessors
Assurance will only apply to a smaller Assurance
Using structured evidence reviews, interviews, tests,
sub-set of staff. The aim is to provide on-the-job observation or external certification to reach “skill”
a clear and yet simple Competence Ensuring there is a defined and stated “lifecycle” for assurance
Development approach for all staff in requirements utilising existing; assessments wherever possible
Tracked in one system (SOU) with RDS-wide reporting
support of a strong ‘Employee Value
Proposition’, and to ensure a robust,
risk-based Competence Assurance Focused only on development for all staff using a simplified
Competence Development and streamlined approach:
approach for critical License to
Focusing on individual development conversations and plans
Operate tasks and activities.
Emphasising in-role development
Utilising simple competence frameworks
For more detailed information on
Continuing the use of structured capability building tools and
Competence Management, please targeted Learning Interventions***
refer to HR Online: HR Online Ensuring there is a systematic”recording” of external professional
> Learning & Development > certifications (where there is a business need/value)
Competence Management
*Positions that design, implement or maintain barriers established for managing hazards with RAM red & yellow 5a/b risks or line leaders
in an organisation with these risks.
** C ompliance competences consist of ethics and regulatory compliance competences (e.g. Financial, SOX, Trading). They exclude
Operations and Technical competences (as defined by the HSSE&CP Control Framework) and competences needed to manage HSSE.
*** Example tools: 70:20:10 Learning Approach

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 2. PROCESS ENGINEERING COMPETENCES
A competence is the ability to apply a combination of knowledge, skills and The technology-specific competences cover specialist areas which are not
behaviours required to perform effectively in various roles and locations in a completely addressed by the eight core Process Engineering Competences. Process
specific area of expertise. Engineers and Technologists working in these technology areas will need to address
these specific competences during their career development in addition to the core
2.1. GENERIC PROCESS ENGINEERING COMPETENCES competences. It is also possible to add any competence from a complementary
A core of eight generic process engineering competences, applicable to all discipline to the JCP.
members of the Process Engineering community, have been identified by the
Global Discipline Leadership Team. These generic or core competences apply
to all four primary skill pools within the discipline (Chemicals, Exploration and 2.2.1. CHEMICALS COMPETENCES
Production, Refining and Gas), and form the basis of the job competence profiles. C4C5 Processing
Aromatics Recovery (Sulfolane/NFM)
Base Chemicals Technology
■ Process Safety Polyethylene

■ Process Unit Design Steam Cracker

EBSM Process Technology
■ Process Unit Operations Support
EO/Glycols Processes Technology
■ Concept Development
cEOR
■ Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation
Higher Olefins and Derivatives Ethoxylation
■ Process Design Integrator
(HODer) Technology SHF (Hydroformylation)
■ Process Modelling and Analysis
SHOP (AO/ID)
■ Energy, Utilities & Water
Phenol Process Technology
PODER Process Technology
See Appendix 2 for short descriptions.
SMPO Process Technology
C6/C9
2.2. TECHNOLOGY-SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
HCS
In addition to the eight generic competences, the technology groups within the Solvents Processes Technology
IPA VEBA
four skill pools have developed a number of technology-specific or “skillpool” SBA/MEK
competences.

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2.2.2. EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPETENCES 2.2.3. REFINING COMPETENCES
Field Development Planning Feed Stocks
Exploration and Base Oil Solvent
Surface Production System Development Key Uncertainties Assessment Extraction Processes Furfural Extraction
Production
Well, Reservoir and Facilities Management Technology High Vacuum Distillation
Multiphase Flow Propane De-Asphalting
Flow Assurance Solids Solvent De-Waxing (and De-Oiling)
Flow Assurance
Flow Assurance Technologies (FA Experiments, Computational Fluid
Base Oil Hydroprocesses Hydrocracking and Catalytic De-Waxing
Dynamics, Technology Development & Deployment)
Technology
Cat Cracking Technology
Distillation and
Separations Technology
Hydroprocessing Hydrocracking
Technology Hydrotreating
Alkylation
Light Ends Technology Isomerisation
Reforming
Thermal Conversion Delayed Coking (DCU)
Process Technology Excluding Delayed Coking (DCU)

Fuel, Steam and Power

Industrial Gasses
Heating and Cooling
Water Preparation
Carbon & Energy,
Utilities Water Treatment
and Water
Produced Water Treatment
CEM Performance Monitoring
CEM Integration
CEM Technologies

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2.2.4. GAS COMPETENCES 2.3. PROFICIENCY LEVELS
Gas Processing Competences are assessed using a three point proficiency scale of Knowledge,
Critical Equipment Shell Coal Gasification Process (SCGP) Skill and Mastery as defined by the Shell Competence Management Framework,
Reactor, Heat Recovery Systems, and Wet Scrubbing and Stripping
on page 5. The Awareness proficiency level will still be used by those in the SGP
Sections
or SATP as part of their competence profiles and assessments. Awareness means:
Solids Handling Systems (Coal Drying, Milling and Feeding, and
Slag/Ash Handling Systems)
the ability to identify and explain the principles of a specific area of expertise.
Gasification
Critical Equipment in Shell Gasification Processes (SGP)
It should be noted that it is possible to achieve an overall competence level
Feeding, Reactor, Syngas Heat Recovery and Stripping Sections In
Shell Gasification Processes (SGP) at, e.g. Knowledge, while having some (limited) development gaps in specific
sub-competences. However there is no single unequivocal answer as to how
Slurry Handling Systems, Water Treating and Soot Disposal in Shell
Gasification Processes (SGP) many sub-competences are required, since they are not all of equal weight in
determining the competence level. It is important to realise that to be at Knowledge
Integrated Hydrogen Network in Refineries and Chemical Complexes
or Skill level in any generic competencies you must have all the sub-competency
Steam Reforming, CO Shift and Hydrogen Purification Processes
areas that are relevant to you in your day to day work at Knowledge or Skill level,
Cryogenic Storage & Loading, Regasification
and to have a good IDP to close relevant gaps for your current role and for the
Floating LNG (FLNG)
future.
Gas Plant Processing
LNG
Logistics
NGL Extraction and Fractionation
Technology
Heavy Paraffin Synthesis (HPS) Technology
XTL Products, Markets and Applications
Research, Development and Intellectual Property

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 COMPETENCY DESCRIPTION
Able to interpret and evaluate information and advice from experts in an
area of expertise
Able to use correctly the terminology (vocabulary) of the area of expertise
KNOWLEDGE
Able to hold an informed debate with experts in the area of expertise
(K)
Able to ask questions that test the viability of proposals in an area of
expertise
Able to carry out some of the activities with help
Can do
Able to perform consistently and satisfactorily majority of activities of an
area of expertise
SKILLS Able to translate guidelines and standards for the area expertise
(S)
Able to solve imaginatively, common technical/operational problems in the
area of expertise
Able to guide and advise others in technical/operational aspects of the
areas of expertise
Troubleshoot/adapt
Being able to diagnose and resolve significant, complex, non-routine
problems in the area of expertise
Able to creatively solve significant, non-routine problems in the area of
MASTERY
expertise
(M)
Able to adapt practices from other markets or countries for use in the area
of expertise
Able to generate substantial improvements to local practices and
procedures for the areas of expertise

Table 1: Competence proficiency levels and descriptions.

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 3. COMMON COMPETENCES
The 10 Engineering Common Competences represent generic competences A more detailed description of the competences, expected proficiency in SGP/
necessary for the application of effective (process) engineering. Although not SATP and example job tasks can be found in the Common Competence Guide
necessarily technical in nature, when developed, these Common Competences and Enterprise Encyclopedia.
enable integration and delivery of technical capability that provides business results.
Further, they are advocated by professional bodies and often form part of their
accreditation requirements. All Process, Discipline and Project Engineering graduates
will develop several of these Common Competences, which are part of the
foundation of engineering talent in Shell. SGP and SATP candidates should develop
a broad appreciation for these competences at a level of awareness. Having
this exposure to these 10 Common Competences will accelerate the participant’s
autonomy and support them in their applications for external accreditation. It is
anticipated that participants can leverage their Common Competences foundation to
develop more depth in a few of these competences later in their careers.

The Common Competences apply to anyone in the Discipline, Production,

Process, or Projects Engineering skill pools. The competences were developed
in 2018 as part of the SGP refresh to support broadening of SGP and SATP
participant competence.
■ Process Safety
■ Technical Safety Fundamentals
■ Systems Engineering
■ Project Management – Manage Strategic and Front-end Processes
■ Project Management – Manage Project Execution
■ Contracting & Procurement – Supplier & Contractor Management
■ Integrated Quality Management
■ Production: Maintain Asset Integrity
■ Management of Change
■ Cost & Schedule Estimation

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 4. JOB COMPETENCE PROFILES (JCP)
The Process Engineering JCPs focus on the Process Engineering related technical underlined in the Leadership Attribute of Growth and Performance. Leadership
skills and competences a Process Engineer needs to carry out their role. To be Attributes and HSSE competences (Lead, Prepare and Apply) are excluded from
credible professionals, we need to work on our leadership behaviors as defined JCPs as these are role, not job group (JG) specific and will be covered by staff
through the Leadership Attributes (Authenticity, Growth, Collaboration and and supervisors as part of the annual individual Performance Review (GPA and
Performance). The requirements for all staff to develop Business Understanding IDP) discussions in the case of the Leadership Attributes and via SOU for the
(where we sit in the ‘value chain’) and Commercial Acumen are respectively HSSE competences. This distinction made between JCP requirements and role
requirements recognises the diversity in roles across job groups
COMPETENCES SOURCE and is visualised in the table.
Leadership – Authenticity
Leadership – Collaboration
Covered by IDP Discussions 4.1. JCP MATRICES
Leadership – Growth
ROLE Leadership – Performance
REQUIREMENTS Looking at the work processes that Process Engineers are involved
HSSE – Lead
HSSE – Prepare Role-specific requirements in, the required competences have been evaluated and groups
HSSE – Apply of JCPs have been developed that are applicable across business
Process Safety lines. The JCPs were developed only for JG4 to JG1, as JG5
Concept Development
Energy, Utilities & Water role competence requirements are primarily covered by the SGP
Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation Process Engineering and JCPs for more senior roles will be governed by Leadership
Process Design Integrator Generic Competences
JCP Process Modelling and Analysis Attribute competences as opposed to core technical competences.
REQUIREMENTS Process Unit Design
Process Unit Operations Support
Six JCP matrices, covering JG4 through JG1, each comprising
Technology-Specific Competence 1* the eight generic Process Engineering competences and up to
Technology-Specific Competences
Technology-Specific Competence 2*
defined by Line Manager/Job Owner five Technology-Specific competences are applied in the Process
Technology-Specific Competence 3*
Engineering function.
JCP Common Competences defined by
Common Competences
REQUIREMENTS Line Manager / Job Owner

Table 2: JCP example including role specific competence options.

*A
 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.

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The JCPs are grouped as: candidate applies to and is selected for an open JG4 opportunity. Completion
■ Pre-Decision Gate 3 (JG4 to JG2) of the Process Engineering SATP is a prerequisite for progressing a Process
■ Basis for Design/Front-End Engineering Design (JG4 to JG2) Engineering graduate to SG4.
■ Project Execution (JG4 to JG2)
■ Operations Support (JG4 to JG2)
■ Process Integrator (JG4 to JG1)
L1 L2 L3 L4
■ Process Technologist (JG4 to JG1)
Pre-Decision Gate 3

Basis for Design/FEED

These JCP matrices, included in Section 8 of this document, list proficiency
Project Execution
requirements for each of the eight generic competences, along with proficiency
Operations Support
requirements for up to three technology-specific competences, to be allocated to
Process Integrator
the role profile by the job owner or line manager.
Process Technologist

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.

This equally applies to candidates finalising their SATP. Successful completion of

the SATP means that the candidate is considered competitive for JG4 positions
in Process Engineering. Actual progression to SG4 will only take place when the

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 5. COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT
Competence Development is important for you to realise your full potential and
effectively contribute in your role.
It enables you to:
■ Easily identify which competencies are relevant to you, in your day-to-day job
■ Identify specific development needs that need to be addressed now and
for the future
■ Provide focus and priority for your longer-term career plans
The following steps are provided to give guidance on the implementation of the
Competence Development process for Process Engineering, including the selection
of the relevant JCP for the role.
■ Identify and discuss a new JCP with your Line Manager from Section 8
of this document.
■ Carry out a competence self-assessment using the Competence Self-Assessment
Report and the competence descriptions provided via the links in Section 2.
An example of a completed form is given in Appendix 3.
■ Discuss evidence with your line manager/supervisor as part of mid/end year
review or IDP discussion and obtain agreement of the proficiency levels obtained
for each of the competences identified in the JCP. If your current line manager/
supervisor is not a member of the Process Engineering function, e.g. if you are
currently working on a major project or if you are part of an integrated surface
/ subsurface team within EP, then it will be necessary to involve a representative
from the discipline to ensure that the proficiency levels are adequately assessed.
Feel free to contact the Learning Advisor for Process Engineering to provide names.
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■ Record JCP title and key assessed proficiency level results in the IDP, noting
competences with need for development. For an example of a completed IDP
see Appendix 4. This IDP is intended only to demonstrate how to include those
elements relevant to the Process Engineering competences described in this
document, guidance on the Leadership Attributes is covered on the Leadership
Development Website owned by HR. Note that it is not necessary to record all
competences within the IDP, only those which are of particular relevance to your
current role or where you have particular strengths or areas for development.
■ Use your GPA and IDP to identify short and long term actions respectively to
close gaps against the JCP.
■ Start keeping your own records against the JCP as part of your GPA
■ The self-assessment is a life-long process that needs to be revisited with your
supervisor when starting a new role or during mid-year/end of year discussions.
An employee’s job competence profile (JCP) will capture the process engineering
generic competences and selected technology-specific competences applicable
for the role. The proficiency levels required are specified in the JCP matrices. The
competence profile will not capture historical competences or experiences. These
should be recorded in a curriculum vitae and where applicable the IDP.
The GPA and IDP should be stored in HR Online as per current practice; this is the
official record of your goals and development plan. All self-assessment material
generated by and given to the individual are personal records and should be kept
on the individual’s personal records. This material is not considered part of the
official records, but it is good practice to retain them for your own reference.
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The Competence Development Process is visualised in the “Three-step user guide” below.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

Review Competencies Agree Competencies Develop your Competencies

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

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5.1 GUIDANCE FOR LINE MANAGERS/DISCIPLINE REPS ON REVIEW
OF SELF-ASSESSMENT
A Candidate’s competences are reviewed/assessed by the line manager and/
or discipline representative. During the review, the Assessor(s) will be expected to
establish the following.
■ That the Competence Self-Assessment Report is authentic and an adequate
reflection of the Candidate’s work experience.
■ That overall the Candidate has the skills and experiences to be awarded the
competence proficiency level being assessed.
The contents of the Candidate’s Competence Self-Assessment Report should form
the basis for the questions being asked during the competence review/assessment.
It is necessary to question the Candidate about specific aspects of the report in
order to confirm that it is a true account of the training and experience of the
Candidate and to assess the proficiency level. The Competence Self-Assessment
Report should provide sufficient information to assess the Candidate on all areas of
the competences being put forward. If this is not the case, more information can
be requested.
If guidance is required on forming questions for the review/assessment, please
contact the Learning Advisor for Process Engineering.
When questioning the Candidate, be realistic about the level of responsibility at
the Candidate’s Job Group. The competency descriptions contain multiple areas
where the Candidate has to demonstrate proficiency. It is left to the assessor’s
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judgment how deeply they probe to demonstrate, to their satisfaction, that a
proficiency level has been reached. Also note that it is possible to award an
overall proficiency level, e.g. Knowledge, with some limited development gaps in
specific sub-competences, as long as all sub-competences linked to the Candidates
day to day work are at the awarded competency level.
5.2 PROCESS ENGINEERING SHELL GRADUATE PROGRAM (SGP)
The Graduate, Discipline Representative and Supervisor will select at least seven
of the eight generic Process Engineering competences to be included in the
development agreement. The selected competences and proficiency levels will be
relevant to the Graduate’s role and the development agreement approved by the
Discipline Representative. When selecting competences, the following should be
noted:
■ Process Safety is a mandatory competence for all Graduates
■ At least two competences are to be developed to knowledge proficiency
■ Technology-Specific Competences can be added as appropriate for the SGP
Professional’s role and will be in addition to, rather than in place of, the generic
competences
■ A technology-specific competence may be one of the knowledge
proficiency competences
■ At least 5 competences (i.e. the remainder) will be developed to
awareness proficiency
SGP: Shell Graduate Programme Portal
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In addition to the generic and technology specific competences, the Graduate 5.3 PROCESS ENGINEERING SHELL ADVANCED TECHNICAL
together with the Discipline Representative and Supervisor will select six of the PROGRAM (SATP)
Engineering Common Competences, and identify opportunities for exposure to
The SATP Professional and Supervisor will agree on which 6 of the 8 generic
these common competences. The common competences model is about breadth
competences will be developed to at least Knowledge level, with the balance
and exposure, supported coaching and networking, and not so much about
at Awareness. The targeted proficiency levels will be relevant to the SATP
reaching a specific proficiency level. When selecting Common Competences, the
Professional’s role and the development agreement approved by the Discipline
following should be noted:
Representative (DR). When selecting the proficiency levels to target,
the following should be noted:
■ Process Safety and Technical Safety Fundamentals are covered by the
mandatory PE Generic Process Safety competence, hence four of the remaining
■ Process Safety, Process Unit Design, and Process Unit Operations Support must
Common Competences are to be selected
be developed to at least Knowledge level by all Process Engineering SATP
■ A competence from another skill pool may be selected as one of the six and
Professionals
agreed by the Discipline Representative
■ Technology-Specific Competences can be added as appropriate for the SATP
■ Although all Common Competences should be progressed during SGP,
Professional’s role and will be in addition to, rather than in place of, the generic
development will depend on opportunities. Hence there is flexibility to roll-over
competences.
completion into the SATP
■ It is recommended that Professionals limit themselves to a maximum of 10 total
■ The Common Competence SGP SATP guide provides more steer on expected
competences, i.e. no more than two Technology-Specific Competences
proficiency and job tasks
SATP: Shell Advanced Technical Programme Portal

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THE EIGHT GENERIC PROCESS ENGINEERING COMPETENCES
Competency
Process Safety
Process Unit Design
Process Unit Operations Support
Concept Development
Process Control & Real-Time
Optimisation
Process Design Integrator
Process Modelling and Analysis
Energy, Utilities & Water
Technology Specific Competences
Specific Competence 1
Specific Competence 2
Specific Competence 2
Common Competences
Common Competence
The requirements for SGP and SATP candidates working in Flow Assurance
SGP Requirement SATP Requirement
follow the generic requirements as explained in the previous paragraph. Job
Choose 5 A, 2 K Choose 2 A, 6 K tasks for the PE generic competencies should be selected and described with
Awareness or Knowledge Knowledge
a Flow Assurance Focus. Relevant job tasks for Flow Assurance are included in
Knowledge
the Process Engineering Job Tasks list. Examples of typical Flow Assurance job
Knowledge
profiles can be found in Section 8 of this guide.
Select 6 of these 7 Develop 3 Competences to
generic competences Knowledge; 5.5 INTEGRATION OF CEM, UTILITIES AND WATER
Develop 2 Competences to
Awareness
Similar to Flow Assurance, Carbon & Energy Management (CEM), Utilities and
Water have been integrated into the Process Engineering discipline. These
competences reside in the Refining technology pool. This change replaces the
Additional Additional combined competence framework for Process Engineering/UHT.
competences competences
The existing CEM, Utilities and Water (CUW) competences have been re-mapped
to 9 technology specific competences, 3 for Carbon & Energy Management,
Develop 4 Develop 6
3 for Utilities and 3 for Water. CUW engineers should review their competence
profile against the new structure.

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.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A CUW PROFILE WITHIN PROCESS ENGINEERING
Competences
Process Safety
Process Unit Design
Process Unit Support
Concept Development
Process Control & Real-Time
Optimisation
Process Design Integrator
Process Modelling and Analysis
Energy, Utilities and Water
SGP requirement SATP requirement
Choose 5 A, 2 K Choose 2 A, 6 K
Awareness or Knowledge Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Select 5 of these 6
competences Develop 2 to Knowledge
Develop 2 to Awareness
Awareness or Knowledge Knowledge
5.6 COMBINED COMPENTENCY PROFILES
PURPOSE
The combined competence frameworks with Process Engineering (PE),
Instrumentation, Control and Electrical (ICE), Process Development (PD) and
Technical Safety (TSE) are designed to create a flexible graduate program (SGP
and SATP) to develop integrated engineers who can be effective and competitive
at the interface of both disciplines at the end of the SATP program. The benefits
anticipated by the combined framework are increased job opportunities, program
flexibility and multidisciplinary engineers.

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.

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5.6.1 PE + ICE 5.6.2 PE + PD

Refer to the table below for the requirements. Refer to the table below for the requirements.

Combined Role: Combined Role: Combined Role: Combined Role:

Process Engineering Competences
Process Safety (required)
Process Design Integrator
Process Modelling and Analysis
Process Unit Design
Process Unit Operations Support
ICE Competences
Process Engineering Competences
PE SGP requirement PE SATP requirement PE SGP requirement PE SATP requirement
Choose 3 A, 2 K Choose 5 K
Knowledge Knowledge Process Safety (required) Awareness Knowledge
Awareness or Knowledge Knowledge Process Unit Design Knowledge
Develop 2 of 3
Awareness or Knowledge Knowledge Process Unit Operations Support Knowledge
Competence to Awareness
Awareness or Knowledge Knowledge Energy, Utilities and Water Awareness
Awareness or Knowledge Knowledge
Combined Role: Combined Role:
Process Development Competences
Combined Role: Combined Role: PD SGP requirement PD SATP requirement
ICE SGP requirement ICE SATP requirement

Choose 1 A, 2 K Choose 3 K Process Development Specific 1 area to K 1 area to S

PAS02 Safety Instrumented Experimentation Develop 1 of 2
Awareness or Knowledge
Systems (SIS) & Safeguarding Scale Up Competences to Knowledge
MO02 Modelling & Real-Time Develop 2 of 5
Awareness or Knowledge Concept Development Knowledge
Optimisation Competences to Knowledge
Develop 3 Competences to Economic Evaluations Knowledge
Knowledge
MI01 Field Instrumentation Awareness or Knowledge Process Modelling and Analytics Knowledge
Commerciality Knowledge Knowledge
PC01 Base Layer Control Awareness or Knowledge
Collaborative Innovation Knowledge Knowledge
PC02 Advanced Process Controls Awareness or Knowledge End to End PM in Tech Mat’n Knowledge Knowledge
Communication and KM Knowledge Knowledge
Common Competences
Common Competence Develop 4 Develop 6 Common Competences
Common Competence Develop 4 Develop 6

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 Combined Role: Combined Role:
GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL USE Process Engineering Competences
PE SGP requirement PE SATP requirement
For those candidates that start in PE and later add PD, it is important to recognize Process Unit Design Knowledge
that the 3 Process Engineering competencies (Concept Development, Process Process Unit Ops Support Follow Process Engineering, Knowledge
Design Integrator, and Process Modeling and Analysis) are equivalent to the Process Modeling and Analysis no combined framework for SGP Knowledge
3 Process Development competencies (Concept Development, Economic Energy, Utilities and Water Awareness
Evaluations, and Modelling and Data Analytics).
Technical Safety Engineering Combined Role: Combined Role:
Competences TSE SGP requirement TSE SATP requirement
5.6.3 PE + TSE
Technical Safety Fundamentals Knowledge
Risk Management Knowledge
Refer to the table at right for the requirements. Follow HSSE SGP,
Safeguarding no combined framework for SGP Knowledge
Implementation, Monitoring,
Knowledge
Reviews and Assurance
Consequence Modelling Knowledge
Technology-Specific Competence 2
Technology-Specific Competence 3

Common Competences
Common Competence Develop 4 Develop 6

GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL USE

The SGP program for TSE graduates is designed to broaden exposure to HSSE in
the first two years and develop TSE competencies in the third year. Likewise, the
SGP program for Process Engineering is designed to develop graduates across
the generic PE competencies and offer an opportunity to build experience in a
technology area depending on the candidate’s assignment. Hence the combined
framework for PE + TSE begins at transition to SATP.

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 6. COMPETENCE ASSURANCE
6.1 PROCESS ENGINEERING TECHNICAL AUTHORITY (TA)

The Shell-wide Competence Management has determined that Technical

Authorities (TAs) who design barriers for Major Accident Risks will be subject
to Competence Assurance. Assurance is conducted via the relevant skill pool/
discipline.

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.

In addition to the agreed Competence Self-Assessment Report, TA1 and TA2

candidates will undergo a structured interview. The following Process Engineering
competences will be included in the Technical Competence Assessment:

■ 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

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 7. USEFUL RESOURCES
Below are links to key resources to help you with JCPs and
Competence Management.

■ Process Engineering Competences

■ Competence Management Website
■ Leadership Development
■ Competence Self-Assessment Report
■ Process Engineering SGP
■ Process Engineering SATP
■ Process Engineering TA Assurance
■ Process Engineering SPOA (Single Point Of Access)
■ Job Tasks
■ Common Competences SGP SATP Guide
■ Common Competence Website

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 8. JOB COMPETENCE PROFILE MATRICES
8.1 PROCESS ENGINEERING – PRE-DG3 8.2 PROCESS ENGINEERING – BFD/FEED

Proficiency Requirement Proficiency Requirement

Competence JG4 JG3 JG2 Competence JG4 JG3 JG2
Process Safety K S S Process Safety K S M
Concept Development K S M Concept Development K S S
Energy, Utilities and Water K K S Energy, Utilities and Water K S S
Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K K K Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S
Process Design Integrator K K S Process Design Integrator K S S
Process Modelling and Analysis K S S Process Modelling and Analysis K S S
Process Unit Design K K S Process Unit Design K S M
Process Unit Operations Support K K S Process Unit Operations Support K K S
Technology-Specific Competence 1 K S M Technology-Specific Competence 1 K S M
Technology-Specific Competence 2 K S M Technology-Specific Competence 2 K S M
Technology-Specific Competence 3 K S M Technology-Specific Competence 3 K S M

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8.3 PROCESS ENGINEERING – PROJECT EXECUTION 8.4 PROCESS ENGINEERING – OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Proficiency Requirement Proficiency Requirement

Competence JG4 JG3 JG2 Competence JG4 JG3 JG2
Process Safety K S M Process Safety K S S
Concept Development K K K Concept Development K K K
Energy, Utilities and Water K S S Energy, Utilities and Water K S S
Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S
Process Design Integrator K S S Process Design Integrator K K K
Process Modelling and Analysis K S S Process Modelling and Analysis K S S
Process Unit Design K S M Process Unit Design K S S
Process Unit Operations Support K K S Process Unit Operations Support S S M
Technology-Specific Competence 1 K S M Technology-Specific Competence 1 K S M
Technology-Specific Competence 2 K S M Technology-Specific Competence 2 K S M
Technology-Specific Competence 3 K S M Technology-Specific Competence 3 K S M

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8.5 PROCESS ENGINEERING – PROCESS INTEGRATOR 8.6 PROCESS ENGINEERING – PROCESS TECHNOLOGIST

Proficiency Requirement Proficiency Requirement

Competence JG4 JG3 JG2 JG1 Competence JG4 JG3 JG2 JG1
Process Safety K S S S Process Safety K S S M
Concept Development K K S S Concept Development K K S S
Energy, Utilities and Water S S S M Energy, Utilities and Water K S S S
Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S S Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S S
Process Design Integrator K S M M Process Design Integrator K S S S
Process Modelling and Analysis K K S S Process Modelling and Analysis K S S S
Process Unit Design K K S S Process Unit Design K S M M
Process Unit Operations Support K S S S Process Unit Operations Support K S M M
Technology-Specific Competence 1 K S M S Technology-Specific Competence 1 K S M M
Technology-Specific Competence 2 K S M S Technology-Specific Competence 2 K S M M
Technology-Specific Competence 3 K S M S Technology-Specific Competence 3 K S M M

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8.7 EXAMPLE 1: UPSTREAM PRE-DG3 8.8 EXAMPLE 2: CAT CRACKING PROCESS TECHNOLOGIST

Proficiency Requirement Proficiency Requirement

Competence JG4 JG3 JG2 Competence JG4 JG3 JG2 JG1
Process Safety K S S Process Safety K S S M
Concept Development K S M Concept Development K K S S
Energy, Utilities and Water K K S Energy, Utilities and Water K S S S
Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K K K Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S S
Process Design Integrator K K S Process Design Integrator K S S S
Process Modelling and Analysis K S S Process Modelling and Analysis K S S S
Process Unit Design K K S Process Unit Design K S M M
Process Unit Operations Support K K S Process Unit Operations Support K S M M
Field Development Planning K S M Cat Cracking Technology K S M M
Surface Production System Development
K S M
Key Uncertainties

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8.9 EXAMPLE 3: PROCESS ENGINEERING – FLOW ASSURANCE OPERATIONS SUPPORT

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

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8.10 EXAMPLE 4: PROCESS ENGINEERING – 8.11 EXAMPLE 5: PROCESS ENGINEERING –
UTILITIES TECHNOLOGIST CARBON AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT – BFD/FEED

Proficiency Requirement Proficiency Requirement

Competence JG4 JG3 JG2 JG1 Competence JG4 JG3 JG2

Process Safety K S M M Process Safety K S M
Concept Development K K S S Concept Development K S S
Energy, Utilities and Water K S S S Energy, Utilities and Water K S S
Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S S Process Control & Real-Time Optimisation K S S
Process Design Integrator K S S S Process Design Integrator K S S
Process Modelling and Analysis K S S S Process Modelling and Analysis K S S
Process Unit Design K S M M Process Unit Design K S M
Process Unit Operations Support K S M M Process Unit Operations Support K K S
Fuel, Stream & Power K S M M CEM Performance Monitoring K S M
Industrial Gasses K S M M CEM Technologies K S M
Cooling & Heating K S M M CEM Integration K S M

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 APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: ABBREVIATIONS

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

EOR NOV Non-Operated Venture

Enhanced Oil Recovery
Engineering, Procurement, Construction OR&A Operations Readiness & Assurance
EPC
FEED Front-End Engineering Design ORS Opportunity Realisation Standard

FID Final Investment Decision P&ID Piping and Instrument diagrams

GAP A software application, part of IPM (Smart Fields) PEFS Process Engineering Flow Schemes
GDH Global Discipline Head PFAS Pipelines, Flow Assurance and Subsea

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APPENDIX 2: GENERIC COMPETENCES DESCRIPTIONS

Process Safety Process Unit Operations Support

Provide process engineering input to the specification of safeguarding
requirements taking into account operability, health, safety, efficiency and
environmental impact objectives.
Elements:
■ Specify design basis for process systems safeguarding and protection
■ Specify protective systems and Hazardous Area Classification
■ Process Unit Safeguarding
Process Unit Support for (Petro) Chemical, Refinery, E&P and Gas plants. Maintain
and develop expertise and knowledge in the process engineering application of
general unit support techniques, which are distinct from the specific technology
application. Support process operations in the reliable running of the unit(s) to
meet production (quantity and quality) requirements, safely, economically and
with due regard for the environment by the application of process technology
knowledge and fundamental Chemical Engineering skills, e.g. Fluid Dynamics,
Heat Transfer, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer, etc.

Process Unit Design Elements:

Design and develop process systems. Assumption for process unit design ■ Basic Utility Systems
competence involves the capability to execute a project from Define Phase through ■ Energy and Utility Practices
Execute Phase to end of construction and possibly start-up (Operate Phase). ■ Heating Systems
■ Water Systems
Elements: ■ Cooling Systems
■ Define Process System Operating Envelope which feeds into the selected scope ■ Industrial gasses
■ Use Simulation Tools to Model Steady State Modes of Operation for the Heat ■ CO2 and Energy Management
and Mass Balance
■ Develop Selected Scope into Pre-FEED design (PFS/PFD, BDP)
■ Support Development Process Design Scope – FEED DEFINE PHASE (PEFS/
P&ID, PHA/Desk Top Safety Reviews, BDEP)
■ Support execution of Detailed Design in the EXECUTE Phase

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Concept Development
Process Design & Concept Development for (Petro) Chemical, E&P and Gas plants
and Refineries. Develop process design to meet the required throughput and
quality specifications. Optimise process flow schemes, which maximise the product
yield and economic performance of facilities while achieving HSE objectives, e.g.
based on the ALARP concept Specify the initial sizing of systems and equipment
in the process flow scheme to meet the required throughput and product
specifications for cost estimating purposes.
Elements:
■ Develop and Select Technology /Concepts
■ Develop the overview for integrating business opportunity into a new or existing
manufacturing facility
Process Control and Real-Time Optimisation
Design and implement automatic plant controls to reject, without human
interference, processes disturbances in order to keep process variables in the
desired operating window and (optionally) to exploit degrees of freedom to
improve unit margin while respecting unit constraints. Design and implement
real-time optimiser to maximise in real time the economic contribution of a unit
within all relevant unit constraints.
Elements:
■ Specify design basis for process systems control and measurement
■ Design detailed control scheme
■ Assess Controllability
■ Design Advanced Process Control scheme
■ Design Real Time Optimisation scheme
■ Implement, tune, troubleshoot and assess performance controls/optimisation

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Process Design Integrator
Process integration is the activity that is required on capital projects to integrate
the different contributions of all specialists, predominantly in process engineering
but can also include hard-side engineering as well. The Process Design Integrator
leads the multi-disciplinary activities required for the opportunity, ultimately
delivering project deliverables which meet the quality management system. The
Process Integrator’s responsibility is to deliver a design that meets the project
premises, operates safely, and is environmentally compliant.
Energy, Utilities and Water
Energy, Utilities and Water skills are maintained to achieve competitive
advantage by lowering capex of new installations, as well as lowering
operating costs. Maintain and develop expertise and knowledge in application
of energy and utilities process technology. To use this expertise and knowledge
to provide technical advice and design support for operations and other
functions across our hydrocarbon manufacturing facilities, gas plants,
chemical facilities and upstream facilities.

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)

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APPENDIX 3: EXAMPLE COMPETENCE SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT

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.

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Self Assessment of Competences

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.

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 PROPOSED PROFICIENCY
COMPETENCE EVIDENCE PROFICIENCY LEVEL AGREED
LEVEL WITH LINE MGR
Specify Design Basis for Process Systems Control and Measurement / Design Detailed Control Scheme
Process Control Knowledge
Pre-Shell FEED experience (LNG Projects) – as unit Lead Process Engineer specified main control loops on PFSs and detailed control
& Real-Time (Skill for elements Knowledge
systems (including valve failure actions) on P&IDs for Acid Gas Removal Unit, reviewed and provided input to control narratives;
Optimisation covered)
preliminary sizing of control valves and provision of process engineering design data to instrument engineers for further specification.

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)

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 PROPOSED PROFICIENCY
COMPETENCE EVIDENCE PROFICIENCY LEVEL AGREED
LEVEL WITH LINE MGR
Pre-Shell FEED experience – responsible for the production of the full range of process deliverables during the Define and Execute phase
to industry and client standards, including PFDs, P&IDs, process specification of equipment (static and rotating, HEx etc); relief valves,
instruments and control valves, plus provided process engineering input to other discipline deliverables, e.g. electrical load lists, plot
plans etc.
Process Unit Pre-DG3 Projects – feasibility assessment and specification of facilities for all three opportunities, including selection of concept for Assil Skill Skill
Design and Karam development. Design development of CO2 removal facilities for both Utorogu and Assil and Karam in conjunction with the
Gas Treating group.
Brownfield Mods Project – reviewed contractor deliverables including PEFS, RV calculations and equipment specifications for the bypass
modifications, relief value and new separator design studies. Participated in HAZOP, design and IPF reviews as Lead Process Engineer.

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.

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Statement of Accuracy (to be used if required)
This report presents a true account of my competences and experiences. (If the experience described covers more than one Supervisor, then each section should
be initialled by the relevant Supervisor, and all should sign at the end.) Previous Line
Details of Current Role Manager/Supervisor’s Confirmation of Report (to be used if required)
This is a true account of the work experience for (insert name here).
Name
Previous Supervisor Details
Signed
Name

Date
Role

Reference Indicator

Line Manager/Supervisor’s Confirmation of Report Accuracy Dates Supervising

(to be used if required) Individual
This is a true account of the work experience for (insert name here). Individual’s Role

Supervisor Details Signed

Name
Date

Role

Reference Indicator

Signed

Date

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APPENDIX 4: EXAMPLE IDP

To be completed in Shell People (unless Shell People is not available to you)

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)

Performance Record (IPF)

2012: IPF 2011: IPF 2010: IPF
STRENGTHS

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

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Professional/Technical Competences (assessed against JCP Process Engineering – Pre-DG3)
■■ Strong HSSE focus in project design and delivery demonstrated by Skill level in Process Safety competence: experience of developing key Process Safety deliverables and participation at HAZOPs and
other process safety reviews through FEED work at EPC Contractor and more recently on a Brownfield Mods Project. Involved in implementation of PSBR8 on the Brownfield Mods Project
■■ Skill level obtained in Concept Development and Field Development Planning / Surface Production System Development Key Uncertainties: demonstrated as Surface Lead of a Concept Select Phase
Project. In this role was responsible for the co-ordination and completion of the Concept Select surface activities, including integration with the NOV subsurface team to develop the optimum concept for
the development
■■ Extensive experience in Process Unit Design (Skill level achieved): extensive design experience both post- and pre-DG3 (including process flow modeling, P&ID development, equipment sizing and
selection, etc.) for projects ABC and abc

Languages
■■ English native speaker. Basic verbal skills in French and Dutch

Areas for Development

■■ To gain Operations Support experience (currently assessed as Knowledge proficiency level) by working on production platform or facility: to date has had no experience working in an Operations or
Operations Support role

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

Actions to Address Development Needs

(SMART actions that employee will work on in current role to address strengths and areas for development. Actions should be focused primarily on development experiences that will occur through
day-to-day work)

Process Engineering (Operations Support)

■■ Visit producing assets within current role (combined with planned business trips wherever possible)
■■ Seek opportunity in upstream assets to as on-sited/ad hoc/in-field support start-up/turnaround activities
■■ Seek field assignment in Operation or operational support for next role

Leadership Attributes (Strengths)

See Guidance given on Leadership Development Website

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Leadership Attributes (Areas for Development)
See Guidance given on Leadership Development Website

Leadership Attributes (Actions to Address Development Needs)

See Guidance given on Leadership Development Website

Next Job/Position Options

(Line Manager’s view of what employee should do next and why)
■ Operation/Operations Support role to fill highlighted Competence Development gap

Longer-term Career Options

(Role in which the company thinks employee may achieve their potential – may be the destination role relevant to an Experience Navigator, where one exists)
■ Engineering Management, either in an operating unit environment or on a major development project

Own Views and Wishes

(Individual to share their own views, aspirations and wishes which they would like to have considered in future career planning)
■ Management/Leadership role with technical content

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.

Availability (Accurate date that an individual will no longer be in role)

■ March 2015

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