1 Shell Jobs Hiring in Alabama

West Virginia, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 14, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role

Shell is seeking for dedicated Electrician & Instrumentation Technician to support our growing Congo Packaging Plant in West Virginia.

Maintenance craft roles are essential to the ongoing success of Shell Lubricants Operations. In a maintenance role, you will be part of a team that is tasked with the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our Congo Lubricant Oil Blending & Production facility. Working in operations, a career in maintenance is one right at the front line of the company's activities. You can have a purpose-driven career with the work you will do every day and leave a positive impact on your life, your community, and the world

What you'll be doing

• You will repair, install, calibrate, test, and clean plant electrical equipment in accordance with the Standard Operating Plan, Daily Operating Instructions, Standing Instructions, and Site Health, Safety, Security, and Environment procedures

• Identify and implement equipment improvements to increase plant reliability, and communicate verbally and in writing to operations employees, supervisors, and others regarding the identification of problems and completion of jobs in their area

• Manage plant and electrical equipment upsets, abnormal conditions, and subsequent troubleshooting, including incidents/plant emergencies and subsequent follow-up

• Assist in the coordination of daily maintenance planning and participate in shutdown and start-up of units

• Contribute to keeping process materials records and maintaining good housekeeping practices

• Participate in maintenance (electrical) activities

• Other duties as assigned

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED

• Minimum of 2 years of current experience as an electrician or controls technician in an industrial, military, or manufacturing environment, and have completed (documented) training or certification as a plant electrician in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment is required

• Able to read, write, and speak English

• Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation

• Willing to support the company's drug-free work environment, harassment-free work environment policy, safety policies, and diversity and inclusion policies

• Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States

• Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, and practices, and actively participate in improving plant safety culture

• Familiarity with automated systems

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

The rate for this position is $32.12 per hour. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, 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 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.

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 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

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. - Pennzoil - made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

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