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At Shell Technology Center Houston (STCH), we focus on innovation, research, and technology development to deliver differentiated technology solutions that create competitive advantage for Shell today and for the future.\nThe Electrical & Automation Specialist will serve as the subject matter expert for electrical power systems, instrumentation, and control systems at Shell Technology Center Houston. This role provides technical support, troubleshooting leadership, reliability improvements, and field quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for new and existing facilities while ensuring compliance with industry standards, Shell DEP's, and regulatory requirements.\nThe Electrical & Automation Specialist will work closely with maintenance, operations, I&E technicians, project engineering, contractors, and external vendors to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical and control system assets. The role will also provide technical oversight of engineering design packages, commissioning activities, SIS maintenance programs, and gas detection system lifecycle management.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nTechnical Expertise & Troubleshooting\nLead advanced troubleshooting of LV and MV electrical systems including motors, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, power transformers, and protective relays.\nProvide technical support for instrumentation and control systems including process instruments, analyzers, PLC-based systems, networked control devices, and associated field equipment.\nSupport troubleshooting and performance improvement of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and fixed gas detection systems.\nPerform root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical, instrumentation, and control system failures; develop corrective and preventive actions.\nProvide SME support for electrical safety issues, arc-flash studies, protection coordination, and control system reliability concerns.\nMentor technicians and contractors in troubleshooting methods, maintenance best practices, and safe work practices.\nReliability & Maintenance\nDevelop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for electrical, instrumentation, SIS, and gas detection assets.\nManage and track SIS proof testing, inspection schedules, corrective actions, and documentation to ensure lifecycle compliance.\nManage and track maintenance, calibration, testing, and reliability activities for fixed gas detection systems.\nSupport condition monitoring programs including infrared thermography, motor testing, insulation resistance testing, instrument diagnostics, and system health monitoring. \nReview maintenance, testing, proof-test, and inspection reports to identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities. \nSupport development of reliability improvement plans and maintenance strategies for critical electrical and control system assets. \nProjects, QA/QC & Engineering Support\nServe as the field QA/QC representative for electrical, instrumentation, and control system scope during project execution.\nReview engineering design packages, electrical drawings, control narratives, loop diagrams, SIS documentation, P&IDs, vendor documentation, and technical specifications for compliance with facility requirements and applicable standards.\nProvide electrical and instrumentation engineering input for capital and expense projects from design through commissioning and startup.\nParticipate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning activities, and system turnover processes.\nLead or support project commissioning, functional testing, acceptance testing, and energization procedures.\nVerify installed equipment and systems conform to approved designs, specifications, and quality requirements.\nEvaluate and approve electrical, instrumentation, and control system upgrades, modifications, and equipment replacements.\nCompliance & Standards\nEnsure facility electrical systems comply with NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, API, and NEC requirements.\nSupport compliance with ISA, IEC, API, and corporate standards governing instrumentation, SIS, and gas detection systems.\nParticipate in audits, safety reviews, PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, SAFOP studies, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.\nSupport Functional Safety Management (FSM) activities and ensure SIS documentation, testing, and maintenance records remain current and compliant.\nProvide technical guidance for hazardous area electrical and instrumentation installations.\nWhat you bring\nMust have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer\nMinimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls, maintenance, reliability, or project support within the petrochemical, refinery, laboratory, or other industrial sector.\nSkill Level knowledge of LV and MV power systems (480V to 15kV), protective relays, motor control equipment, and industrial power distribution networks.\nDemonstrated experience with instrumentation and control systems including field instrumentation, PLCs, process controls, SIS, and gas detection systems.\nProven experience leading RCAs, equipment failure analyses, reliability improvement efforts, and maintenance program development.\nKnowledge of SIS lifecycle requirements, proof testing practices, and functional safety concepts.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, loop drawings, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, P&IDs, and vendor specifications.\nExperience reviewing engineering design packages and supporting project execution, commissioning, and startup activities.\nStrong understanding of electrical safety practices and applicable industry standards.\nStrong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with operations, maintenance, project teams, contractors, and leadership.\nPreferred Qualifications\nLicensed Electrician\nDegree or other industry-recognized certifications in electrical, instrumentation, control systems, or equivalent discipline.\nExperience with SIS platforms, PLC systems, DCS systems, and industrial communication networks.\nExperience with electrical system modeling tools (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower).\nFamiliarity with functional safety standards such as IEC 61511 and ISA 84.\nExperience managing fixed gas detection systems and associated maintenance programs.\nCertifications related to electrical safety, functional safety, instrumentation, thermography, or reliability engineering.\nExperience working in/with hazardous area (Class I Div I/II) facilities.\nFamiliarity with reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA) and CMMS systems (SAP).\nExperience supporting multidisciplinary projects involving electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems.\nWhat we offer\nThe base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $186,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.\nFor 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nYou 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.\nProgress as a person as we work on the energy transition together\nContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead\nWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices\nCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise\nAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself\nBenefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working\nPerform 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.\nTake advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents\nJoin 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\nGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams\nGain access to a wide range of training and development programs\nWe'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.\nShell in The United States\nWith more than 11,000 employees, Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America.\nFrom producing a reliable supply of oil and gas in the US Gulf of America to biofuels, our retail sites and EV charging network, to marketing and trading electricity generated by gas plants, solar and wind power, we are one of the few countries where every Shell business is represented.\nWe are working with our customers to deliver the energy the world needs today and building the energy systems of tomorrow, all while creating value for society and shareholders.\n-\n DISCLAIMER:\nPlease note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell participates in E-Verify. 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