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Maintenance Electrician

Shell
Congo Packaging Plant, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $64,240/yr

About the role

West Virginia, United States of America


Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream


Worker Type:

Regular


Posting Start Date:

July 14, 2026


Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables


Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals


Job Description:

What’s the role

Shell is seeking for dedicated Electrician & Instrumentation Technician to support our growing Congo Packaging Plant in West Virginia.

Maintenance craft roles are essential to the ongoing success of Shell Lubricants Operations. In a maintenance role, you will be part of a team that is tasked with the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our Congo Lubricant Oil Blending & Production facility. Working in operations, a career in maintenance is one right at the front line of the company’s activities. You can have a purpose-driven career with the work you will do every day and leave a positive impact on your life, your community, and the world

What you’ll be doing

  • You will repair, install, calibrate, test, and clean plant electrical equipment in accordance with the Standard Operating Plan, Daily Operating Instructions, Standing Instructions, and Site Health, Safety, Security, and Environment procedures

  • Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase plant reliability, and communicate verbally and in writing to operations employees, supervisors, and others regarding the identification of problems and completion of jobs in their area

  • Manage plant and electrical equipment upsets, abnormal conditions, and subsequent troubleshooting, including incidents/plant emergencies and subsequent follow-up

  • Assist in the coordination of daily maintenance planning and participate in shutdown and start-up of units

  • Contribute to keeping process materials records and maintaining good housekeeping practices

  • Participate in maintenance (electrical) activities

  • Other duties as assigned

What we need from you

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

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Minimum of High School diploma or GED

  • Minimum of 2 years of current experience as an electrician or controls technician in an industrial, military, or manufacturing environment, and have completed (documented) training or certification as a plant electrician in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment is required

  • Able to read, write, and speak English

  • Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation

  • Willing to support the company's drug-free work environment, harassment-free work environment policy, safety policies, and diversity and inclusion policies

  • Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States

  • Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, and practices, and actively participate in improving plant safety culture

  • Familiarity with automated systems

***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 $32.12 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 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; participatio

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