Maintenance Mechanic

Shell; Galena Park (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Texas to safely maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment across the facility. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment while following HSSE standards.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in industrial mechanics or millwright work, with experience in high-speed packaging, reading drawings, using CMMS, LOTO, and working with OEMs and vendors to ensure parts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of current and continuous industrial mechanic/millwright experience.
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and rotating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes.
• Operate maintenance tools, including welding and alignment tools, safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and plant layouts (P&IDs).
• Use CMMS for work orders, documentation, and data entry.
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, and vendors for maintenance activities.

Skills

Hand tools

Read drawings

Field measurements

Install and remove equipment

Forklift operation

Welding/torch use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in mechanical field

Union/Company Apprenticeship

Military Maintenance A School

Trade School Certificate

Tools

CMMS

LOTO

P&IDs

HMI

PLCs

Job description

What’s The Role

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment throughout the facility. This role performs preventive, corrective, routine, and non-routine maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, and procedures while actively contributing to a strong safety culture.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping systems, filters, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
• Operate maintenance tools and equipment, including welding and alignment tools, to complete assigned work safely and effectively.
• Use precision maintenance tools such as laser alignment systems, sheave alignment tools, and belt tensioning equipment.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work orders, maintenance documentation, and data entry.
• Request, receive, and manage Permits to Work as required.
• Perform and manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities, including ICC management when necessary.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, including plant layouts, P&IDs, and equipment drawings.
• Understand plant piping systems and ensure compliance with site piping standards.
• Identify and implement equipment improvements that enhance plant reliability and operational performance.
• Communicate effectively with operations personnel, supervisors, contractors, and suppliers regarding maintenance activities and equipment issues.
• Work closely with OEMs, contractors, and vendors to support maintenance planning, equipment repairs, and parts availability.
• Participate in post-maintenance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely work in a lubricants manufacturing environment while adhering to all site safety and operational requirements.

What You Bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of current and continuous industrial mechanic, or millwright experience, preferably in the high-speed packaging industry
• Must possess one of the following in a mechanical craft discipline:
• Union/Company Apprenticeship
• An associate’s degree in a mechanical field
• Military Maintenance A School
• Trade School Certificate
• Experience with high-speed packaging and rotating equipment including but not limited to:
• Fillers, (volumetric and weight)
• Cappers
• De-palletizers
• Stretch Wrappers
• Conveyors (overhead)
• Drum Filling equipment
• Bottle checking equipment.
• Chains, Sprockets, shafts, bearings, gear boxes etc.
• Drop Packers
• case erectors
• Bottle squeezers
• Photo eyes
• Proximity switches
• HMIs
• PLCs
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Pumps, Motors and Gearboxes
• Hydraulic equipment
• Ability to:
• Use Hand Tools
• Read Drawings
• Take Field measurements
• Install and remove equipment
• Work off JLG, and Scissor lifts
• Operate a forklift
• Welding and using torch are a plus
• Prioritize tasks

The starting hourly rate for this role is $37.16. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, 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 10 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 10 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.

• 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

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