Electrical Technician

California, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

December 3, 2025

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

The Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, electronic components, and plant production equipment across the site and mechanical work as needed.

This includes support machinery, building infrastructure, and other related systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The technician also contributes to system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and assigned maintenance or engineering projects as needed.

Provide mechanical and electrical support.

What you'll be doing

• Executes job assignments based on work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions, adhering to all relevant codes and regulations

• Responds promptly to emergency repair requests, including fire system malfunctions, which may occur during off-hours

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment, and components using appropriate test instruments and hand tools

• Identifies root causes of malfunctions and performs corrective actions to restore functionality

• Installs electrical conduits and wiring, connecting to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components as required

• Repairs or replaces faulty wiring, fixtures, and equipment using hand and power tools

• Conducts inspections of electrical systems and components to detect hazards, defects, or required adjustments, ensuring compliance with applicable codes

• Maintains and repairs a wide range of production machinery and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Installs, modifies, and relocates machinery and equipment. May also perform tasks involving fabrication, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and general mechanical maintenance

• Performs repairs and modifications to building and plant systems as needed

• Reads and interprets technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and other documentation to guide installation and repair work

• Conducts routine inspections and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and systems, including air compressors, chillers, gauges, filters, and fluid levels

• Procures and secures necessary tools, materials, and supplies for assigned tasks

• Utilizes a variety of measuring and diagnostic equipment to maintain and repair systems and machinery

• Operates a broad range of shop, hand, and power tools commonly used across multiple trades

• Maintains accurate records, logs, and system readings related to maintenance activities

• Demonstrates proficiency in reading mechanical blueprints and technical diagrams

• Adheres to all environmental, health, and safety regulations and procedures

• Complies with sanitation standards and good manufacturing practices, maintaining cleanliness and personal hygiene

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Manager, Supervisor, or their designee to support overall business objectives

What we need from you

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa

• Bachelor’s degree and/or certificate as a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) required

• Certified Electronics Technician certificate (CET) strongly preferred

• Combination of technical training equivalent to that generally obtained in a two-year college or apprenticeship program

• Understands, adheres to, and reinforces EHS policies and directives

• Ability to work independently and in concert with Electrical & Mechanical Technicians as well as production co-workers and contractors

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing work experience and/or 3 years as a Maintenance Technician, with experience & training to include:

  • Allen Bradley PLC (SLC-500 and/or PLC5)

  • Process Control & Instrumentation (temperature, flow, pressure, level, etc.)

  • NFPA 70

  • Power Distribution (480 VAC & below)

  • Machine Controls

  • Calibration of pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation

  • 4-20mA systems

  • Motor control circuits

  • Variable frequency drives

  • Conduit bending and installation wire pulls

• Ability to read and red-line P&ID’s

• Can perform all required PM checklists (Lamination, Printing, Slitting, Building Infrastructure)

• Skilled in troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits or systems

• Can perform all required ISO Calibration for plant production equipment

• Knowledge of general maintenance techniques, processes, and procedures for the repair, installation, and modification of a variety of company equipment, systems, and facilities

• Skilled in the use of basic hand, shop, and power tools and a wide range of test and measuring equipment

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics, and drawings

• Ability to conduct various tests on systems and must know and apply appropriate regulations and standards

• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain the same

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and make decisions on the most appropriate approach to solving problems

• Effective creative thinking and troubleshooting skills

• Good critical judgment and initiative

• Ability to cooperate well with others to follow safety procedures and prevent injuries

• Must be willing to accept overtime when required

• Must be available for call-ins on off-shifts and weekends

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand on feet and walk for prolonged periods, climb ladders & stairs, and work both inside and outside

***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 starting pay is $41.58 per hour. 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. .

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.

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