Rotating & Electrical Assurance Engr.

Shell; Louisiana; On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Job summary

Shell in Louisiana seeks a Rotating & Electrical Assurance Engineer to improve reliability, performance, and integrity of critical rotating and electrical equipment across refinery and chemical operations. You will lead RCA investigations, drive condition monitoring, and develop reliability strategies to reduce downtime and enhance asset availability.

You'll collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability teams, mentoring engineers and applying API/ASME codes to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive reliability improvement initiatives for rotating and electrical equipment across refinery and chemical operations.
• Lead failure investigations, causal learning reviews, and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies focused on repair quality, condition monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support condition monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, motor monitoring, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Support High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles by improving equipment reliability through people, processes, and technology.
• Monitor and report reliability KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Lead or participate in mechanical integrity, electrical safety, substation, and area classification audits.
• Serve as the site focal point for lubrication management and reliability improvement programs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership to engineers and technical teams.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support compliance with corporate standards, inspection programs, and asset integrity requirements.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Weibull Analysis

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Condition monitoring

Vibration analysis

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group: Discipline Engineering

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: November 5, 2026

Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description

Shell is looking for a Rotating & Electrical Assurance Engineer to help improve the reliability, performance, and integrity of critical rotating and electrical equipment across refinery and chemical operations.

In this role, you will drive reliability improvement initiatives, lead failure investigations, enhance condition monitoring programs, and improve maintenance and repair quality processes to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability teams to develop and execute strategies that improve asset performance, support mechanical integrity, and strengthen operational reliability across the site.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex equipment reliability challenges, leading failure investigations, influencing maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement to maximize equipment performance and asset availability.

What you'll be doing

• Drive reliability improvement initiatives for rotating and electrical equipment across refinery and chemical operations.
• Lead failure investigations, causal learning reviews, and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies focused on repair quality, condition monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support condition monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, motor monitoring, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Support High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles by improving equipment reliability through people, processes, and technology.
• Monitor and report reliability KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Lead or participate in mechanical integrity, electrical safety, substation, and area classification audits.
• Serve as the site focal point for lubrication management and reliability improvement programs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership to engineers and technical teams.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support compliance with corporate standards, inspection programs, and asset integrity requirements.

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Asset Integrity, or a related technical role within refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), failure investigations, and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring failures.
• Strong knowledge of Reliability Engineering principles and methodologies, including FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), Weibull Analysis, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), and other reliability improvement tools.
• Experience supporting rotating and electrical equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, and related systems.
• Experience managing equipment repair projects and driving maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, motor diagnostics, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Understanding of equipment criticality assessments, reliability risk evaluations, and maintenance strategy development.
• Familiarity with industry standards and engineering codes, including API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, and related inspection and maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of Management of Change (MOC), process safety, and HSSE requirements.
• Experience with machinery troubleshooting, electrical maintenance, electrical safety programs, hazardous area classifications, and equipment performance analysis.
• Experience using condition monitoring, causal learning, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance asset reliability and operational performance.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

What we offer

• The base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $186,000 per year. 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 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 A