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Instrument/Electrical Technician - MTAC

Volta Charging

Volta Charging

Other Engineering
Geismar, LA, USA
USD 39.37-39.37 / hour
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
Reference ID R181132 Updated 06/02/2025
Production and Manufacturing Downstream
Louisiana
Geismar
N/A

What’s the role

As an Instrument/Electrical Technician – Maintenance Turnaround and Construction organization, you will be responsible for the following duties below.

Accountabilities:

  • Troubleshoot of both Instrument and Electrical Systems

  • Perform routine installation and calibration of both Instrument and Electrical Systems

  • Ability to Perform Preventive Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance

  • Access Instrument and Electrical equipment at both ground level and at elevated locations by walking up stairs. This could range from one flight of stairs to several flights on a fixed structure within an Operating Unit. (40 to 75 feet)

  • Access Instrument and Electrical equipment at both ground level and at elevated locations by climbing vertical ladders. This could range from small portable stepladders to multiple series of caged ladders that could be 150 to 250 feet high

  • Pull and push on wrenches to install and remove nuts and bolts. Wrench sizes vary from ¼ inch to 1 ½ inch

What we need from you

  • Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis

  • You must have at least 5 years maintenance experience in the Petro-Chem (Refining & Chemical) industry and have completed a 2-year instrument and electrical curriculum

  • Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent

  • Demonstrate high technical competence in DCS (Yokogawa PRM/Fisher Honeywell), Relay Logic

  • Working knowledge of pneumatic/electronic flow/pressure/temperature transmitters

  • Instrumentation commissioning and check out for projects

  • Work at heights and confined spaces

  • Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and be on-call to respond to emergencies when required

  • Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather

  • Must reside within the area or be willing to relocate

  • Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level

  • Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

  • Willing to comply with Shell's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures

  • Willing to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment

  • A condition of employment for this position is successful completion of a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, background check, driving record check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs

  • Experience with HV transmission, Distribution systems including substation maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Experience with MV VFD's

  • Experience demonstrating safe work practices and compliance in a hazardous work environment

  • Experience performing Electrical maintenance and/or operations of Petro-Chem facilities

  • Experience in failure analysis and equipment reliability

  • Experience in conducting Job Hazard Analysis

  • Experience in obtaining and reviewing Work Permits

  • Experience in applying Lockout/Tag Out

  • Must have a valid driver license to operate a motor vehicle

  • Ability to lift and/or carry tools, transmitters, tubing ¼” thru ½”, conduit, small motors etc. Weights are normally less than 50 pounds

  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled area, such as column platforms, pipe racks, Operating Units, etc. because 30% to 60% of an I/E Tech’s time is spent outside

  • Ability to work alone 30% to 60% of the time

  • Ability to operate motorized lifting equipment such as man-lifts, trucks, forklifts, etc.

  • Work 9/80 schedule, required callout and holdover response

  • Work with a safety 1st mindset

  • Weekend duty and scheduled O.T.

  • SOU training up to date

  • Abide by all procedures and policies

***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. To be considered, you must complete the assessment and receive a passing score, even if you have taken previous assessments. Please review your Workday tasks, directions and instructions to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***

The rate for this position is $39.37. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

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 organization 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 programs

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 United States

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.