Shell
STO/NRM/Maintenance Cost Eng.
Monaca · Posted 2h ago
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What’s the role
Shell is seeking an experienced STO (Shutdown, Turnaround, Outage), Non-Routine Maintenance (NRM), Maintenance (MTC) Cost Engineer to join its team in Monaca.
This role is accountable for delivering credible, timely, and consistent cost control, forecasting, and reporting in support of Maintenance, Turnarounds, and Construction (MTAC) activities. The role enables disciplined financial performance through standardized cost engineering practices, supporting safe, cost-effective, and reliable asset delivery aligned with Shell Chemicals' MTAC objectives.
This position is part of the MTAC Central Team and supports site-based Maintenance, Turnarounds, and Construction (MTAC) activities across U.S. Shell Chemicals sites. The Cost Engineer works closely with MTAC Execution, Planning & Scheduling, Contracting & Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure cost transparency, compliance with Shell Chemicals' financial controls, and informed decision-making. Primarily an individual contributor role, the position requires strong collaboration across execution teams and vendors while providing hands-on cost engineering support throughout the planning, execution, and closeout phases of MTAC projects.
Accountabilities:
Develop, maintain, and update phase-appropriate cost estimates for MTAC scopes
Perform cost tracking, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis throughout execution
Manage commitments, purchase orders, work orders, and invoice validation in alignment with SAP processes
Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards, highlighting trends, risks, and forecast changes
Support contingency planning, drawdown tracking, and cost risk analysis
Interface with contractors to review cost performance, progress, and forecast accuracy
Support closeout activities including final cost reconciliation, documentation, and performance capture
Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control work processes and reporting standards
Operate as a collaborative team member within the MTAC Cost & Controls community
Support mentoring of junior cost resources and temporary staff during execution periods
Demonstrate strong “One Team” behaviors across site and contractor organizations.
Actively support Goal Zero through disciplined cost controls that enable safe execution
Ensure cost activities comply with Shell HSSE, financial, and assurance requirements
Identify and escalate cost risks, trends, and control gaps early and transparently
Partner with MTAC Leads, Planners, and Schedulers to ensure aligned scope, schedule, and cost
Interface with Contracting & Procurement to support RFQs, bid evaluations, and invoice audits
Communicate cost performance clearly to site and MTAC stakeholders
Deliver accurate cost forecasts, accruals, and cash flow profiles
Track commitments, value of work done, and earned value metrics as required
Ensure compliance with SAP, cost management standards, and audit expectations
Support site business planning and budget assurance activities as required
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent experience
At least 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, maintenance, STO, or turnaround environments
Experience in oil refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing facilities preferred
Strong knowledge of cost estimating, forecasting, accruals, and change management
Proficiency in SAP, Ecosys, Prometheus STO, Primavera P6 (cost/schedule integration), and advanced Excel
Familiarity with cost tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Track, Power BI – beneficial)
Must be willing and ability to support extended or flexible work hours during STO/NRM execution windows
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
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
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization 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 programs
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deepwater platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.
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