Assistant Engineer-Tech Reporting and Digital
Posted on: January 06, 2026 | Job ID: R192572
Company Name: Shell India Markets Private Ltd
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis Until Filled
Team: Tech Reporting & Digital SEAM Support (Shell Energy)
Reports To: Technical Reporting Manager
Division: Project & Technology | Business Unit: Technology
Location: Chennai Shell Centre, India
Employment Type: Full-Time | Experience Level: Early Careers
Schedule: Standard With Flexibility for Global Calibration
About This Transformative Opportunity
Shell is seeking a talented Associate Engineer - Tech Reporting and Digital to join our cutting-edge Projects and Technology team in Chennai. This role represents an exceptional opportunity for engineering professionals passionate about digital transformation, data analytics, and business intelligence to make a significant impact on Shell Energy Americas' (SEAM) operations.
As part of Shell's global capability center in Chennai—recognized as a technology and innovation powerhouse—you'll be at the intersection of engineering excellence and digital innovation. This position offers the unique opportunity to work with upstream oil and gas operations while leveraging advanced analytics tools, driving process excellence, and supporting critical business decisions through data-driven insights.
If you're an engineer who's excited about transforming raw production data into actionable intelligence, automating complex reporting processes, and working with global stakeholders on energy transition challenges, this role is your gateway to an impactful career at one of the world's leading energy companies.
Understanding Your Role - Where You Fit In
The SEAM Connection - Your Primary Stakeholder
Shell Energy Americas (SEAM) represents Shell's integrated energy operations across North and South America, encompassing upstream production, midstream logistics, downstream refining, and energy trading activities. As the Associate Engineer for Tech Reporting and Digital supporting SEAM from Chennai, you'll serve as a vital link in the global operations chain.
Your work will directly support SEAM leadership in making informed decisions about:
- Production optimization and operational efficiency
- Asset performance and maintenance planning
- Investment allocation and capital project prioritization
- Safety performance and risk management
- Forecasting accuracy and business planning
The Digital Transformation Mission
Shell is pioneering digital innovation across the energy sector, and you'll be at the forefront of this transformation. Your role bridges traditional engineering expertise with modern data science capabilities, helping Shell transition from reactive reporting to predictive analytics, from manual processes to automated workflows, and from static reports to dynamic, interactive visualizations.
What You'll Be Doing - Core Responsibilities
1. Delivery Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Chennai Team Leadership: Lead delivery from the Chennai technical team to SEAM operations, serving as the primary point of contact for production reporting, technical analysis, and digital solutions. You'll coordinate with team members, prioritize work streams, and ensure deliverables meet SEAM's quality standards and timelines.
Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes for all outputs, ensuring data accuracy, report consistency, and analytical reliability. Your attention to detail will be crucial as SEAM leadership relies on your insights for critical operational decisions.
Stakeholder Communication: Build and maintain effective relationships with SEAM leadership, production engineers, asset managers, and business analysts across different time zones. You'll need to understand their information needs, anticipate questions, and proactively provide insights that drive value.
Power BI Excellence: Prepare and present compelling business insights through sophisticated Power BI visualizations and dashboards. You'll transform complex production data, maintenance records, and performance metrics into intuitive, interactive reports that tell clear stories and support decision-making. Your visualizations will range from executive-level summaries to detailed operational analytics.
2. Performance Analysis & Business Intelligence
SEAM Leadership Support: Provide comprehensive analytical support to SEAM leadership across multiple dimensions:
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Production Performance Analysis: Track daily, weekly, and monthly production against targets, identifying trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities. Analyze production efficiency, well performance, and facility utilization.
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Benchmarking Excellence: Conduct comparative analysis across assets, facilities, and time periods, identifying best practices and performance gaps. Benchmark SEAM operations against industry standards and internal targets.
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KPI Tracking & Management: Monitor and report on critical Key Performance Indicators across multiple domains:
- Production KPIs: Production volumes, uptime, throughput, well productivity
- WRFM (Work, Resources, Facility Management): Maintenance compliance, work order completion, resource utilization
- AIPSM (Asset Integrity & Process Safety Management): Safety performance, incident rates, integrity testing compliance
- Asset Management: Equipment reliability, failure rates, maintenance costs, asset lifecycle metrics
Accurate Data Stewardship: Ensure meticulous data handling for high-stakes activities:
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Performance Appraisals: Provide accurate performance data supporting employee evaluations, incentive calculations, and organizational assessments.
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Management Reports: Prepare executive summaries, board presentations, and stakeholder reports with verified data and clear narratives.
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Deferment Allocation: Track and allocate production losses due to planned maintenance, unplanned outages, market constraints, or operational issues. Your analysis helps quantify revenue impacts and prioritize improvement initiatives.
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Quality Assurance: Implement robust validation checks, reconciliation processes, and error-detection mechanisms ensuring data integrity throughout reporting workflows.
3. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Standardization Leadership: Drive consistency across reporting processes by developing and implementing standardized methodologies, templates, and workflows. You'll create reusable frameworks that improve efficiency while maintaining flexibility for unique business needs.
Automation Champion: Identify opportunities to automate manual, repetitive tasks through:
- Power BI automation and scheduled refreshes
- Excel VBA macros and scripts
- Python-based data processing pipelines
- SQL-based data extraction and transformation
- Integration of multiple data sources into unified reporting platforms
Documentation Excellence: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including:
- SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures): Step-by-step guides for recurring processes
- Work Instructions: Detailed technical procedures for specific tasks
- Process Maps: Visual representations of workflows and data flows
- Best Practice Libraries: Repositories of lessons learned and optimal approaches
Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead CI (Continuous Improvement) projects applying methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile to enhance:
- Report generation cycle times
- Data accuracy and completeness
- User satisfaction with analytics products
- Cost efficiency of reporting operations
- Scalability of technical solutions
Process Benchmarking: Compare Chennai team processes against Shell's global best practices and external industry standards, identifying improvement opportunities and facilitating knowledge transfer.
Learning Culture Promotion: Share insights, techniques, and innovations with team members through training sessions, knowledge-sharing forums, and collaborative problem-solving. Foster an environment where continuous learning and experimentation are valued.
4. Project Management & Independent Delivery
Independent Project Leadership: Manage technical reporting and digital analytics projects from inception to completion, demonstrating ability to:
- Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria
- Develop detailed project plans with milestones and dependencies
- Allocate resources and coordinate cross-functional contributors
- Monitor progress and proactively address risks or roadblocks
- Deliver results on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Tight Timeline Management: Excel in fast-paced environments where business needs require rapid turnaround. You'll prioritize effectively, manage competing demands, and deliver under pressure without compromising quality.
Cross-Timezone Collaboration: Work seamlessly with SEAM colleagues across American time zones, demonstrating flexibility to attend meetings during early mornings, late evenings, or occasionally odd hours when critical business needs arise. Your global mindset and communication skills will bridge geographic and cultural differences.
Team Collaboration: While managing projects independently, you'll also contribute effectively to team initiatives, supporting colleagues during peak periods, sharing workload, and fostering collaborative problem-solving.
5. Business Communication & Compliance
Clear Business Writing: Produce concise, professional business communications including:
- Executive summaries highlighting key insights and recommendations
- Technical reports explaining complex analyses in accessible language
- Email updates keeping stakeholders informed of progress and issues
- Presentation decks supporting management decision-making
Meeting Management: Actively participate in business meetings, capturing outcomes through:
- Minutes of Meeting (MoMs): Accurate records of discussions, decisions, and action items
- Action Point Tracking: Systematic follow-up ensuring commitments are fulfilled
- Decision Documentation: Clear recording of business decisions and rationale
Confidentiality Awareness: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive production data, financial information, strategic plans, and personnel matters. Understand data classification policies and handle information according to Shell's security protocols.
Compliance Requirements: Ensure all activities comply with:
- Shell's Code of Conduct and business principles
- Data protection and privacy regulations (GDPR, local laws)
- Financial reporting requirements (SOX controls where applicable)
- Industry regulations governing upstream operations
- Internal audit and control frameworks
What You Bring - Required Qualifications
Educational Background
Engineering Degree: University degree in Engineering, preferably Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines. Your engineering foundation provides the technical understanding essential for interpreting production data and operational challenges.
Technical Experience & Knowledge
Technical Data Management: Proven experience managing technical data in industrial or energy sector environments. You've worked with production databases, asset management systems, or operational data platforms, understanding data structures, quality issues, and integration challenges.
Business Reporting Expertise: Demonstrated capability in business reporting and analytics, having created reports, dashboards, or analysis products that informed management decisions. You understand how to translate data into business insights.
Oil & Gas Production Reporting: Awareness of upstream oil and gas production reporting including:
- Daily production reporting formats and requirements
- Production accounting methodologies
- Reservoir performance monitoring
- Well testing and analysis procedures
- Production optimization techniques
Upstream Operations Understanding: Familiarity with oil and gas upstream operations encompassing:
- Exploration and appraisal activities
- Drilling and completion operations
- Production facilities and processing
- Enhanced oil recovery techniques
- Subsurface and surface operations integration
Domain Knowledge - Production & Asset Management
Production Planning & Forecasting: Understanding of how production forecasts are developed, including:
- Decline curve analysis and well performance modeling
- Field development planning and investment economics
- Production optimization and debottlenecking strategies
- Short-term operational planning vs. long-term strategic forecasting
Deferment Reporting: Knowledge of production deferment tracking and allocation:
- Categorizing production losses (planned maintenance, unplanned downtime, regulatory constraints, market limitations)
- Calculating revenue impacts of deferrments
- Identifying patterns and root causes
- Supporting production reliability improvement initiatives
Asset Management KPIs: Understanding key metrics across asset management domains:
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Maintenance KPIs: Preventive maintenance compliance, mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), maintenance cost per unit production, backlog management
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Safety KPIs: Total recordable incident rate (TRIR), days away from work cases (DAWF), process safety events, near-miss reporting rates, leading vs. lagging indicators
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Reliability KPIs: Equipment availability, utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), failure frequency, defect elimination metrics
Asset Hierarchy Understanding: Awareness of how assets are structured and classified:
- Site/facility level organization
- Process units and equipment breakdown
- Component and sub-component hierarchies
- Functional location structures
- Equipment tagging and identification systems
Business Performance Processes: Familiarity with performance management cycles including:
- Target setting and budget development
- Variance analysis (actual vs. plan, actual vs. forecast)
- Performance reviews and scorecards
- Incentive calculation and performance appraisals
Technical Systems & Tools
Production Information Systems: Basic understanding of Production Information Systems (PIS) and how data flows across:
- WRFM Systems: Work management, maintenance scheduling, resource planning
- Finance Systems: Cost allocation, production accounting, revenue recognition
- SCADA/Historian: Real-time operational data acquisition and storage
- Reservoir Management: Subsurface data and simulation tools
Power BI Proficiency: Awareness and ideally hands-on experience with Power BI including:
- Data Modeling: Creating star schema, managing relationships, optimizing data models for performance
- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions): Writing measures and calculated columns for complex business logic
- Visualizations: Selecting appropriate chart types, designing intuitive layouts, implementing drill-through functionality
- Report Publishing: Managing workspaces, implementing row-level security, scheduling refreshes
Data Management Techniques: Understanding of:
- Data Cleansing: Identifying and correcting errors, handling missing values, standardizing formats
- Data Migration: Moving data between systems, ensuring data integrity during transitions
- ETL Processes: Extract, Transform, Load workflows for integrating multiple sources
Microsoft Office Suite: Familiarity with:
- Excel: Advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, VBA macros
- Access: Database design, queries, forms, reports
- PowerPoint: Creating compelling presentations with clear narratives
Data Visualization Tools: Awareness of visualization and reporting tools beyond Power BI such as Tableau, Qlik, Spotfire, or similar platforms.
Preferred Technical Skills - The Competitive Edge
SQL (Structured Query Language): Knowledge of SQL for querying databases, joining tables, aggregating data, and creating views. Ability to write efficient queries extracting relevant data from large production databases.
Python Programming: Familiarity with Python for data analysis and automation:
- Pandas library for data manipulation
- NumPy for numerical computations
- Matplotlib/Seaborn for visualization
- Automation scripts for repetitive tasks
AI/ML Certifications: Certifications or training in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning demonstrating forward-thinking technical capabilities. Understanding of how predictive analytics, anomaly detection, or optimization algorithms could enhance production operations.
Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You can adjust your communication style based on audience—from detailed technical discussions with engineers to high-level summaries for executives.
Presentation Skills: Ability to present business insights compellingly, telling stories with data that resonate with stakeholders and drive action. Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and responding to challenging questions.
Stakeholder Understanding: Demonstrated ability to understand and prioritize stakeholder needs, balancing competing demands, and managing expectations effectively.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of breaking complex issues into manageable components, identifying patterns, and developing logical solutions.
Organizational Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. You can manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain documentation standards, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Curiosity & Learning Agility: Genuine intellectual curiosity about how oil and gas operations work, enthusiasm for learning new technologies and methodologies, and ability to quickly absorb domain knowledge.
Initiative & Ownership: Self-starter who takes initiative, identifies opportunities for improvement without being asked, and takes ownership of outcomes rather than just completing tasks.
Added Advantages - What Makes You Stand Out
Oil & Gas Plant Operations Exposure: Direct experience working in or closely with oil and gas production facilities, refineries, or processing plants provides invaluable operational context. Understanding the physical realities behind the data—knowing what a compressor station looks like, understanding why wells get shut in, recognizing seasonal production patterns—makes your analysis more insightful and relevant.
SAP or Oracle ERP Experience: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems commonly used in oil and gas for maintenance management (SAP PM), materials management (SAP MM), or asset management.
Agile or Scrum Certification: Training in Agile methodologies demonstrating ability to work in iterative, adaptive project environments.
Six Sigma Certification: Green Belt or Black Belt certification showing structured problem-solving expertise and process improvement capabilities.
Why Join Shell's Tech Reporting and Digital Team?
Be at the Forefront of Energy Transition
Shell is transforming from a traditional oil and gas company into an integrated energy company working toward net-zero emissions by 2050. Your data analytics and reporting capabilities will support critical decisions about:
- Optimizing existing production to fund energy transition investments
- Measuring progress toward sustainability goals
- Identifying opportunities for emissions reduction
- Supporting investment decisions in renewable energy
Digital Innovation Leadership
Work in Shell's Chennai capability center—recognized globally as a technology and innovation powerhouse:
- Access cutting-edge analytics platforms and tools
- Collaborate with digital transformation experts
- Participate in innovation challenges and hackathons
- Experiment with emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics
Career Development & Growth
Skill Development: Continuously grow transferable skills that position you for diverse career opportunities:
- Advanced data analytics and business intelligence
- Project management and leadership
- Stakeholder management and communication
- Domain expertise in energy sector operations
Career Pathways: Progress through multiple career trajectories:
- Technical Track: Become a senior technical specialist, data scientist, or digital solutions architect
- Business Track: Transition into production engineering, asset management, or commercial roles
- Leadership Track: Develop into team lead, manager, or functional head positions
- Global Opportunities: Explore assignments in Shell's international locations across projects, operations, or technology centers
Mentorship & Training: Access comprehensive development programs:
- Formal training in technical skills, leadership, and business acumen
- Mentorship from experienced professionals across Shell's global network
- Sponsorship programs supporting career progression
- Educational assistance for advanced degrees or professional certifications
Global Collaboration & Impact
International Exposure: Work daily with colleagues across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, building a truly global professional network and cultural intelligence.
Meaningful Impact: See how your insights directly influence decisions affecting:
- Production worth hundreds of millions of dollars
- Safety of thousands of Shell employees and contractors
- Environmental performance and community relationships
- Strategic investments shaping the energy future
Work-Life Balance & Culture
Flexible Work Environment: Shell supports finding the right balance between professional responsibilities and personal wellbeing:
- Hybrid work arrangements combining office collaboration and remote productivity
- Core hours with flexibility for global meetings
- Focus on outcomes rather than presenteeism
- Support for personal development and family commitments
Values-Led Culture: Work in an environment guided by honesty, integrity, and respect:
- Psychological safety to express ideas and challenge assumptions
- Recognition and rewards for contributions
- Emphasis on teamwork and collective success
- Zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment
Inclusive & Diverse Workplace
Shell is pioneering inclusive practices across dimensions of diversity:
Disability Inclusion: Transparent recruitment, workplace adjustments, and ongoing support ensuring people with disabilities can excel.
Gender Equality: Active efforts to close gender gaps through equal pay, advancement opportunities in technology and engineering, and supportive policies for working parents.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Promoting equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, with employee resource groups providing community and advocacy.
Diverse Perspectives: Encouraging applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences, recognizing that diversity drives innovation.
About Shell in India - Your Future Employer
Shell India represents one of Shell's most significant operations globally with 13,000 employees across integrated business segments:
Business Footprint
Integrated Gas: Operating a 5 MTPA LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with truck-loading facilities supporting India's growing gas demand across sectors.
Downstream Operations: Network of 350+ retail stations offering integrated mobility experiences including fuels, cafes, convenience stores, and EV recharging facilities.
Lubricants: End-to-end value chain from conceptualization and development to production at world-class blending plant in Taloja, serving 50,000+ consumers through 200+ distributors.
Renewable Energy: Following the $1.55 billion acquisition of Sprng Energy in 2022, Shell is building an integrated energy transition business managing solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities.
Upstream & Power: Strategic presence in oil and gas production while expanding renewable power generation capabilities.
Capability Centers Excellence
Shell's three capability centers in Bangalore and Chennai serve as global technology and innovation powerhouses:
Digital Innovation: Pioneering digital solutions, data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence applications across Shell's worldwide operations.
Technical Services: Providing engineering, projects, and technology support for Shell's global assets.
Finance Operations: Delivering world-class finance, accounting, and risk management services.
Research & Development: Strong partnerships with leading universities and technology institutes accelerating decarbonization and energy innovation.
Commitment to India's Energy Future
As India targets net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role:
- Securing vital energy for today's needs
- Investing in future energy systems
- Supporting startups through Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon programs
- Strategic investments in companies like Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar
Community Impact
Positively contributing through programs focused on:
- STEM Education for youth
- Skilling and livelihood development
- Community development in operational areas
- Nurturing energy innovation ecosystem
Compensation & Benefits
While specific compensation details are discussed during the hiring process, Shell offers competitive packages including:
Financial Rewards: Market-competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, long-term incentive programs, and comprehensive benefits.
Healthcare: Medical insurance for self and family, wellness programs, mental health support.
Retirement: Provident fund, pension schemes, and retirement planning support.
Work-Life Support: Paid time off, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, employee assistance programs.
Development Investment: Training budgets, certification support, educational assistance, career development programs.
How to Apply
Ready to launch your career at the intersection of engineering excellence and digital innovation? Here's how to apply:
Application Process
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Submit Online Application: Apply through Shell's career portal with:
- Updated resume highlighting engineering background and technical skills
- Cover letter explaining your passion for data analytics and energy sector
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Any relevant certifications (Power BI, SQL, Python, Six Sigma, etc.)
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Initial Screening: Recruiter review of qualifications and experience alignment
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Assessment: Technical assessment evaluating analytical skills, Power BI proficiency, and problem-solving abilities
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Interviews: Multiple rounds including:
- Technical interview assessing domain knowledge and tools expertise
- Behavioral interview exploring leadership competencies and cultural fit
- Business case discussion demonstrating analytical thinking
- Meet-the-team session with potential colleagues
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Offer & Onboarding: Successful candidates receive offer letters followed by comprehensive onboarding
Application Tips
Tailor Your Resume: Highlight relevant experience with:
- Data analysis and business intelligence projects
- Power BI or similar visualization tools
- Engineering analysis or technical reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Showcase Projects: Describe specific examples where you:
- Transformed data into actionable insights
- Automated manual processes
- Supported business decisions through analysis
- Led or contributed to improvement initiatives
Demonstrate Passion: Express genuine interest in:
- Energy sector and oil & gas operations
- Digital transformation and analytics
- Continuous learning and skill development
- Contributing to energy transition
Important Application Notes
Timeline: Applications reviewed on rolling basis until position is filled. Early application recommended.
No Fees: Shell and approved recruitment consultants never charge fees for application processing. Anyone demanding fees is not authorized—refuse such demands.
Data Privacy: Review Shell's data protection policy. Your personal data may be transferred to Shell Group companies worldwide as part of recruitment process.
Flexibility: Shell reserves right to amend or withdraw job postings anytime, including before advertised closing date.
Equal Opportunity: Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, culture, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or life experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is petroleum engineering degree mandatory? A: While preferred, other engineering disciplines (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) are also considered if combined with relevant experience and strong analytical skills.
Q: What if I don't have oil & gas experience? A: Direct O&G experience is valuable but not mandatory. Strong data analytics skills, business intelligence expertise, and willingness to learn domain knowledge are equally important.
Q: How much Power BI experience is required? A: We seek candidates with awareness and ideally hands-on Power BI experience. Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to learn quickly are key. Training and support available.
Q: Will I need to work night shifts? A: While standard working hours apply, flexibility for occasional early morning or evening meetings with SEAM (American time zones) is expected. This isn't a full night shift role.
Q: What career progression opportunities exist? A: Multiple pathways including technical specialist, business analyst, production engineer, asset manager, or leadership roles. Shell strongly supports internal mobility and development.
Q: Can I apply if I'm currently working for a competitor? A: Yes, applications from industry competitors are welcome. Shell respects confidentiality obligations to current employers and expects the same regarding Shell information if you join us.
Ready to Power Progress Together?
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. At Shell, you'll work on one of humanity's most important challenges: providing cleaner energy solutions while supporting global energy needs.
As an Associate Engineer in Tech Reporting and Digital, you'll combine engineering excellence with cutting-edge analytics, supporting critical operations while building skills for the energy future.
Apply now and start your journey with Shell—where innovation meets impact, and your career meets purpose.
Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and welcome discussions about accommodations or support needs during the application process.
Join 13,000 Shell India colleagues who are already powering progress. Your next chapter starts here.
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