Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician

Shell; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician to provide technical support to construction, plant facilities and field operations. You will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on control systems and equipment.

Responsibilities include PLC/DCS maintenance, reading schematics and drawings, and mentoring less experienced technicians. You will work on 4-10 schedules and participate in safety programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• NFPA 70E certification required.
• Electrical and instrument NCCER certification or equivalent degree.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and SAP.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, and maintain instrument and electrical equipment components.
• Maintain PLCs or DCS systems and related controls.
• Read schematics, P&ID, and engineering standards.
• Provide mentoring and safety performance.

Skills

Able to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

NFPA 70E Certification

Electrical and Instrument NCCER certification

Electrical/ Instrument degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group: Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: September 23, 2026

Business Unit: Projects and Technology

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the Role?

This position provides instrument and electrical technical support to construction, plant facilities and field operations. The position will repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on control systems and other equipment. Additionally, this position will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain process control systems such as PLCs or DCS and other similar equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Install, diagnose, and maintain instrument and electrical equipment components with all job duties and responsibilities executed in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Install, diagnose, and maintain pneumatic and intelligent instruments, electrical distribution systems, motor control gear, and associated equipment software
• Install, diagnose, and maintain PLC's or DCS systems & process or safety controls
• Read and interpret manuals, policy, engineering standards, regulations, drawings, and schematics, including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID's
• Participate in call out/on call requirements
• Actively participate in partnership safety programs and initiatives
• Perform specialized technical skills (i.e. develops complex design projects, cost estimates, evaluates electrical systems, build and maintain ESD systems, maintain gas turbine or skid unit control systems)
• Provide work direction, oversight, and inspect other work provided by third party contractors
• Provide mentoring and oversight to less qualified employees
• Provide accurate written and electronic reporting
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• High school diploma or GED
• 5 Years' experience in Industrial Maintenance setting
• NFPA 70E Certification
• Electrical and Instrument NCCER certification or Electrical/ Instrument degree
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and SAP
• Able to communicate effectively

What types of working conditions and requirements can I expect?

This is an I&E Tech position working a 4-10 schedule. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
• Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs. with or without assistance
• Working conditions may include confined spaces
• Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Reliable attendance at work
• Attend daily meeting to receive and discuss priority and routine work orders. Orders include utilizing diagnostic apparatus to perform testing for the purpose of repairing, replacing or calibrating plant equipment
• Select, install, and operate measurement devices such as portable gas detectors, pH analyzer, chiller, valves, and transmitters for level, pressure, temperature, and flow
• Communicate with unit operations to ensure work site has been prepared and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Follows lockout, tag-out procedures, checks for documentation of entry permit and checks to make sure lines are closed and locked
• Inspect worksite to determine presence/root cause of obstruction or change in operational capabilities. May involve dismantling of equipment using hand and power tools to locate the failed equipment (motors, pumps, or valves)
• Communicate findings to supervisor and production supervisor as needed secondary to the nature of the problem, and the urgency of the repair to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with unit operations. Generally communicate problem is fixed or repair is completed
• Assess the failed equipment, order replacement parts, and assemble the equipment with the new parts
• Test/inspect/calibrate vent pressure, chiller, various analyzers, leak testing, etc. This includes safety harness, respirator, high voltage gloves, and goggles monthly inspecti