Shawn Winter
About Shawn Winter
Shawn Winter is a Research / Process Engineer at Chevron in the Greater Salt Lake City Area, with extensive experience in process engineering and safety management.
Current Role at Chevron
Shawn Winter is currently serving as a Research / Process Engineer at Chevron in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. In this role, he provides daily process engineering support to field operators, offering operational guidance based on various research objectives such as test runs, process variable studies, equipment limitations, and product optimization. Additionally, Shawn leads projects for new equipment construction, adhering to Chevron's project management stewardship process.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Shawn Winter has an extensive history working with Chevron. He previously worked as a Research / Process Engineer from 2008 to 2009 in Richmond, California. Before that, from 2005 to 2008, he held the position of Process Engineer also in Richmond, California. Across these roles, he gained significant experience in process engineering, contributing to various project initiatives and operational improvements.
Education and Chemical Engineering Background
Shawn Winter holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, obtained between 2001 and 2005. This strong academic foundation has been crucial for his career in process engineering and research, providing him with the technical expertise needed for his demanding roles at Chevron.
Engineering Work and Collaborations
In his current role, Shawn Winter collaborates with multiple departments including Operations, Maintenance, Inspections, Reliability Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and corporate experts. His responsibilities involve developing and executing engineering work packages (EWO) for equipment changes, ensuring that modifications comply with applicable ASME and Industry codes and designs. His work spans a variety of cross-functional projects, showcasing his broad expertise and collaborative spirit.
Process Safety Management and Evaluations
Shawn Winter leads the Process Safety Management (PSM) efforts for the process unit and is the primary steward of the Management of Change (MOC) process at the plant. He conducts Health, Safety, and Environmental evaluations and Process Hazard Analysis for plant changes. Additionally, he manages updates for Process Safety Information, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Shawn is also involved in leading loss investigations and near-loss investigations related to the process unit.