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 Mechanical Technician installs, tests, repairs, and maintains electrical plant production machinery, support equipment, building, mechanical, and other systems throughout the site to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity. The Mechanical Technician also assists with related upgrades, improvements, electrical needs and assigned projects as required.

What you'll be doing

• Receives and performs job assignments through work orders, sketches, PM schedules, blueprints, or verbal instructions; follows applicable codes and regulations on work performed

• Responds to emergency requests for repairs/replacements, including fire system malfunctions which may be reported during off hours

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools

• Locates and remedies the breakdown or malfunction

• Installs conduits and wire connections to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components

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

• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair; ensures compliance with code

• Repairs and maintains a variety of production machinery and equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and parts

• Installs, modifies, and relocates machinery and equipment; in addition to electrical-related work, may perform fabrication, welding, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, or other maintenance tasks

• Repairs and modifies building and plant systems as required

• Reads and interprets manuals, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other written installation and repair instructions

• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned plant equipment, machinery, and systems including gauges, filters, fluid levels, system readings, air compressors, chillers, etc.

• Requisitions and secures materials, tools, and supplies needed for assignments

• Uses a variety of measuring and testing equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and systems

• Uses a wide range of shop, hand, and power tools common to the various trades applied

• Maintains specified records, logs, and system readings

• Possesses knowledge of mechanical blueprint reading

• Follows prescribed environmental, safety, and health rules

• Complies with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness, and personal hygiene

• The listed responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive; you’ll be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your Manager, Supervisor, or their Designee to achieve overall business objectives for the organization

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) is 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 preferred

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

• Ability to work independently and in concert with 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. 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.

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