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Jesse Grifka, P.E.

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Engineering Manager – Major Projects, Americas (Downstream & Energy Transition) at Shell
📍 Deer Park, Texas, United States

Jesse is an Engineering Manager at Shell with over 20 years of owner-side experience leading major capital projects in the downstream, petrochemical, and energy transition sectors. He is accountable for engineering delivery on large-scale projects, leveraging his expertise in technical assurance and risk management. He holds a B. S. from Michigan State University.

Outside of work, Jesse is passionate about fostering the next generation of innovators. He coaches a FIRST Lego League robotics team, Blue Star Robotics, guiding them to compete at the World Championship Festival and achieve recognition as a top global finalist for their inventions.

Unique fact: The youth robotics team he coaches was chosen as one of the top 20 finalists globally for an innovation award out of tens of thousands of teams.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Engineering Manager – Major Projects, Americas (Downstream & Energy Transition)
Job Level
Middle
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Jesse shows up

Fast Adopter
Confident & Optimistic
Generous

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Jesse cares about

Capital Project Delivery
His entire career is focused on owner-side engineering leadership for major capital projects, managing delivery on programs valued up to $2B.
Youth STEM Mentoring
He dedicates his personal time to coaching a competitive youth robotics team (FIRST Lego League), leading them to international competitions and awards.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Engineering Manager – Major Projects, Americas (Downstream & Energy Transition)
Shell
3-2018 - 1-2022
Civil Engineering Manager – Asset Integrity & Site Engineering
Shell
11-2016 - 2-2018
Major Maintenance Project Manager – Project Services
Shell
12-2011 - 10-2016
Project Manager – Site Capital Portfolio
Shell
1-2008 - 11-2011
Civil / Structural Engineer & Project Engineer
Keystone Engineering Inc
In the press

Media appearances

How I work with refineries on the US west coast towards their energy transition goals. Featured in Shell Global
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Michigan State University
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DISC profile (public)

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