Shell USA, Inc.
Control Systems Instrument Technician
Deer Park, TX
Mar 14, 2025
Full Job Description

What's the role

As a Control Systems Instrument Technician, your primary role is trouble shooting and making repairs for the operating facilities. You will be completed in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost-effective manner utilizing the principles of the GAME-ME Process, Management of Change, and the Quality Improvement Process. You will clarify evolving expectations and encourage maximum individual contributions.

You will be expected to know and understand all the fore mentioned processes, and the repair standards for all equipment worked within their craft line.  Also, you will be responsible for working with their supervisor to maintain their proficiency within their craft, expected to learn and maintain craft skills associated with their jobs. You should be receptive to coaching and work towards continuous improvement of their skills and knowledge. Lastly, you will be accountable for all of their actions and responsible for meeting the performance standards and requirements set by management.

Accountabilities:

  • Demonstrate a sound knowledge of all work practices pertaining to the Control Systems craft

  • Active involvement in the work permitting process and hazard Identification

  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use PPE commonly used by the Control Systems craft

  • Pertain the hazards in working on or in the vicinity of control valves

  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to acquire 3319 and procedure forms to perform an SI

  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use hand tools common to the Control Systems craft

  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex loops

  • Safely operate forklift, aerial lifts, scissor lifts etc.

  • Use DPMC standards and guides

  • Ability to work at heights, i.e. Side of column, roof top,

  • Basic electronics along with instrumentations standard signals

  • Knowledge of the different types of flow elements along with how they are measured

  • Knowledge of the different types of technology used in level measurement along with how to maintain and troubleshoot these different types

  • Ability for removal, testing, repair and calibration of the different types of control valves

  • Demonstrate knowledge for removal, testing, repair, configuring Hart and Fieldbus and calibration of the different types of control valves

  • Demonstrate knowledge for temperature measurements including configuring Hart & Fieldbus device T/C types, and ranges.  Also demonstrate knowledge of the use of multiplexers, 'MUX', for temperature measurement with thermocouples where transmitters are not utilized for measurement/indication, installation techniques along with the ability to install

  • Demonstrate knowledge of both electronic and pneumatic instrumentation in the Petro-chem industry

  • Read, understand and explain flow diagrams, explain ladder logic

  • Use test equipment and communication devices used in the calibration and measurement by control systems

  • Skill of basic analyzer principles. This includes water and hydrocarbon analysis

  • Ability instrument loop tuning and be able to suggest changes to Control Systems Engineering

  • Demonstrate knowledge of alarm systems, configurations and repairs, shutdown systems along with the importance of design and testing and how pressure devices are designed and their units of measure

  • Access work tickets in GSAP. Be able to properly record work History in the proper section and order in house stock materials to make repairs

  • Ability to utilize all the various smart communicators (Honeywell, HART, Fieldbus) for troubleshooting and/or commissioning new devices

  • Demonstrate the ability to download DE (STIM) data to Honeywell transmitters.

  • Describe and identify DeltaV and Honeywell control structure and components. (Hardware in the RIE and control rooms)

  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair Honeywell and DeltaV system components and interconnecting cabling

  • Identify troubleshoot and repair UCN cable issues on the Honeywell systems

  • Troubleshoot/repair and perform function test audits on IPF systems and interlocks, per S-137

  • Acquire relevant drawings (P&ID's, Spec sheets, Loop Drawings, etc.)

  • Identify and describe the various faults on the Triconex systems and assist tech support in making repairs to the Triconex system

Health Safety & Environmental

  • Maintain 100% compliance on HSO, CBT's and all Active Learner training requirements by the due dates. Initiates scheduling of all mandatory Health & Safety training (i.e. all respiratory, SCBA, & Fire Fighter Equipment)

  • Responsible for personal safety

  • Stop unsafe acts before/as they occur, including positive intervention with fellow employees when observing unsafe acts, practices, or situations

  • Correct unsafe conditions or initiates corrective action when not able to personally resolve

  • Understand/reviews Complex and Departmental Safety and Environmental Orders as need/required and recommends changes to Supervisor

  • Complete work tasks in accordance with Department and Complex Orders

  • Participate in department Health and Safety Improvement Process

  • Participate in safety meetings.  All should be encouraged to volunteer to develop and/or conduct safety meetings

  • Participate in safety audits as requested

  • Submit safety suggestions and works toward solution

  • Participate in incident investigations and takes or recommends corrective action(s) where required

  • Participate in development of Job/task Safety Analyses

  • Identify safety hazards and corrects, or develops and submits work request, or recommends correction

  • Encourage participating in Safety, Environmental and Operability (SEO) reviews as requested

  • Initiate emergency response procedures as required

  • Report all work related injuries to their immediate Supervisor and Medical.

  • Assist in investigating injuries, as appropriate

  • Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • You must have minimum of 3 years' experience

  • Knowledge and ability to commission take out service and download to DCS and Delta-V

***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. In order 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 in order to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***

The rate for this position is $52.26 Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, 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 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; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 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.

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world's growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.  We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards f performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you'll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future - whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we're nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential...

We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment processes, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we'll take it from there.

We're closing the gender gap - whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Disclaimer:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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