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Job Description

What’s the role As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical equipment across Shell's energy assets. Working closely with operations and maintenance teams, you will provide technical expertise on rotating and static equipment, helping to ensure assets perform as intended and contribute to safe and reliable operations. This role offers the opportunity to combine engineering knowledge with practical field experience. Rather than being purely desk-based, you will spend significant time working alongside operational teams, troubleshooting equipment issues, monitoring performance, and supporting machinery reliability improvements. You will gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of mechanical systems, including compressors, pumps, turbines, and other critical equipment. We are looking for individuals who enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges, are eager to learn, and have a genuine passion for machinery and industrial operations. As part of Shell's graduate programme, you will have opportunities to develop your technical and professional capabilities while contributing to the energy systems of today and tomorrow. What you’ll be doing Support operations teams in resolving machinery and equipment-related issues across operational assets. Investigate equipment performance concerns, including vibration issues, reliability challenges, and mechanical failures. Assist in troubleshooting rotating and static equipment to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions. Monitor equipment performance and reliability indicators to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently. Support the installation, commissioning, and optimization of mechanical equipment and systems. Work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and operational reliability. Participate in field inspections, equipment assessments, and technical reviews. Contribute to reliability improvement initiatives by analyzing equipment trends and recommending corrective actions. Develop practical engineering solutions that balance technical requirements, operational needs, and business objectives. Build technical knowledge of compressors, pumps, turbines, pressure systems, and other critical mechanical equipment. Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions while maintaining strong safety and operational standards. Continuously develop engineering expertise through on-the-job learning, coaching, and structured development opportunities. What you bring A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Strong interest in rotating equipment, machinery, mechanical systems, and industrial operations. Demonstrated practical engineering mindset with a willingness to apply technical knowledge in real-world environments. Interest in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and improving equipment reliability and performance. Ability to balance technical understanding with awareness of operational and business priorities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineers and operations professionals. Good communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Comfort working both in office environments and on-site operational locations. Curiosity, resilience, and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges. Interest in developing expertise in compressors, pumps, turbines, vibration analysis, and other mechanical systems. A strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. 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. 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 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. Note: As part of your application, please submit a motivation letter along with your resume. The motivation letter should outline your reasons for applying to this position and how your skills and experiences align with the job requirements. This will help us better understand your interest in the role and your suitability for the position. 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 Netherlands The Netherlands is one of the two founding countries of the company. Here 9,380 employees (March 2024) of more than 100 nationalities jointly work to provide the country with energy for today, for tomorrow and for you. Energy for today The refinery at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam (Pernis) - Europe’s largest - is facing a cleaner future with less carbon emissions. Chemicals Park Moerdijk is transitioning to a circular future. Shell operates multiple wind and solar farms in the Netherlands. Both onshore and offshore, Shell is exploring for and producing oil and gas via the Nederlandsche Aardolie Maatschappij, NAM (50% Shell, 50% ExxonMobil). Shell is the market leader in transport fuels. Dutch motorists take 3 billion litres of fuel from 570 Shell retail stations (May 2024) annually, while thousands of Shell's own fast EV charge points and Shell Ubitricity normal charge points are being installed as we speak. Energy for tomorrow At the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA), research is conducted into low CO2 energy technologies and sustainable solutions for energy and chemicals. Near Rotterdam Shell builds Europe's biggest green hydrogen plant of the continent. From Amsterdam and The Hague, Shell Nederland leads the transition of the corporation to a more sustainable future, with 6.5 billion euros invested in solar panels, wind farms, green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, EV charging and other groundbreaking solutions for the future. Energy for you Even after the company HQ moved to London in January 2022, Shell's commitment to the Netherlands remains very strong. The Hague still housing the headquarters of three of Shell's business divisions, and Rotterdam stays a key trading, marketing and sales hub for Shell products. Combined Shell in the Netherlands works to bring its wide range of energy products as close as possible to you as an energy consumer. This includes a Shell Impact Fund to make the energy transition closer to people with financial challenges, this includes EV chargers on the corner of your street via our daughter company Ubitricity and this includes keeping the country warm in winter with Liquid Natural Gas.

Core Responsibilities

Support operations and maintenance teams by troubleshooting rotating and static equipment, investigating performance and reliability issues, and recommending practical solutions. Monitor equipment, participate in inspections and commissioning, and contribute to machinery reliability improvements while maintaining strong safety standards.

Requirements

A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is required, along with a strong interest in machinery, rotating equipment, and industrial operations. Candidates should bring analytical problem-solving skills, a practical and proactive approach, effective communication and collaboration abilities, and a commitment to safety and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Remote or Mobile Working
• Competitive Starting Salary
• Annual Performance-Related Salary Increases
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Development Programs
• Career Development Opportunities