Maintenance Mechanic

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

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Houston, TX. The role focuses on safe maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment across the facility to keep operations reliable and efficient.

You will perform preventive, corrective, and non-routine maintenance, read drawings and P&IDs, and coordinate with operations, vendors, and OEMs. A minimum 4 years in industrial mechanics and related credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of industrial mechanic/millwright experience.
• Mechanical craft apprenticeship or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical systems including pumps and conveyors.
• Read technical drawings and interpret plant layouts and P&IDs.
• Use CMMS for work orders, documentation, and data entry.
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, and OEMs on maintenance planning.

Skills

Industrial mechanic

Millwright

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Education

Associates degree in mechanical field

High school diploma

Union/Company Apprenticeship

Military Maintenance A School

Trade School Certificate

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Pumps

Hydraulic Equipment

Welding

Job description

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 3, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

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.

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 world’s 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

With more than 11,000 employees, Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America.

From 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.

We 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.

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