Veronica Brewer
Katy,TX
Summary
Over 28 years’ experience with Shell including 21 years in Manufacturing (17 at Geismar and 4 in global central support roles) and 7 and a half years in P&T. Demonstrated leader across the organization with strong stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organization both internal and external. Strong Process Engineering technical skills working across Downstream Manufacturing unit operations, technical support, and capital projects including economic evaluations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Performance Analysis Lead
Shell Chemicals & Products
07.2022 - Current
- Own the process for Business Performance Management for margin, reliability/availability, energy and GHG intensity for Chemicals and Products (C+P) and pursue actionable insights to manage and improve business performance.
- Accountable for sign off of operational availability and GHG intensity results for the group scorecard.
- Own the overall analysis (story line) for comparative performance (benchmarking) analysis of the C+P business and coordinate annual update of Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMPs).
HODer Mfg Technology Advisor
Shell Global Solutions
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Provide support to Manufacturing Sites and the Business/Strategy.
- Serve as the focal point for development of the Process Design Packages for Linear Alpha Olefin (LAO), Isomerization Disproportionation (ID), and Shell Hydroformylation (SHF). As this is the first time that HODer has licensed its technology to a third party, the development of a design package is a significant undertaking.
- Ensured closure of the Process Safety issues and drive the Continuous Improvement activities at the site to ensure we capture the Value Delivered.
EOG/Solvents Mfg Technology Advisor
Shell Global Solutions
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided support to Manufacturing Sites and the Business in the North America's region for the EOG and Solvents technologies (Geismar, Scotford, and Sarnia).
- Chartered and led team on EO Railcar Polymer issue.
- Led the Opportunity Framing and kick-off of the Geismar EO-3 CO2 System Improvement Capital Project.
Refining Primary Processes Team Leader
Shell Global Solutions
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Coordinated a strategic project proposal for a Joint Venture (JV) site and then upon successful award assembled and led a team to deliver against very constrained timing. This required changes to historic practices, work processes, and culture. The project met all commitments and received very positive feedback from the JV partner.
- Demonstrated strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills in delivering this project driving fit for purpose decisions and solutions.
- Supported multiple initiatives under my leadership as well as provided significant troubleshooting, Turnaround assistance, and project development.
Business Opportunity Manager
Shell Chemicals And Products
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Led and managed a large portfolio of capital projects (10+ projects with total headline size of USD 1 bln) in the Americas.
- Challenged the scope required for the DPK Fired Heater Model Bowtie Project and with performing LOPA's was able to reduce the cost of the project from $80-100 mln down to around $40-50mln.
- Developed my knowledge and expertise of capital projects work and assurance processes and held sites and projects teams accountable for completing project deliverables prior to proceeding through the stage gates.
Various Other Mgr and Process Eng Roles
Shell Chemical LP
05.1995 - 01.2012
- Process Engineering Manager - Accountable for the technical assurance and process engineering support for the Geismar Operating units
(EO/EG, Utilities, AO/ID, SHF, and Ethoxylation). - Change Manager - Led the Change Archetype Steering Team that governed the implementation of the Manufacturing-Archetype Organizational Structure while meeting the 2009/10 Business Plan staffing
premises. - Quality Systems and Processes Manager -Led the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of work processes and management systems within the site.
- Assistant Unit Manager ID Units - Accountable for the ID units meeting its annual targets in the areas of HSE, Reliability, Quality, Fixed Costs, Variable Costs, and Unit Optimization.
- Process Engineering Roles - Provided leadership and process engineering support for technical studies, capital projects, and run and maintain support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.1995
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Global Performance Analysis Lead
Shell Chemicals & Products
07.2022 - Current
HODer Mfg Technology Advisor
Shell Global Solutions
01.2019 - 06.2022
EOG/Solvents Mfg Technology Advisor
Shell Global Solutions
06.2017 - 12.2018
Refining Primary Processes Team Leader
Shell Global Solutions
07.2015 - 05.2017
Business Opportunity Manager
Shell Chemicals And Products
02.2012 - 06.2015
Various Other Mgr and Process Eng Roles
Shell Chemical LP
05.1995 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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