What are the responsibilities and job description for the I&E Technician - Offshore GOM position at Shell?
What is the purpose of this role?
The I&E Technician is an independent member of the craft technician team tasked with equipment maintenance, calibration, and record-keeping for measurement/instrumentation and electrical equipment, in compliance with all applicable internal requirements and external regulations.
What is the role accountable for?
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Schedule, execute, and document regulatory inspections, preventive maintenance, and reactive/breakdown maintenance on a wide range of instrumentation and electrical equipment in accordance with the SPLC Electrical Inspection & Maintenance manual and manufacturer’s specifications.
Identify specific process improvement needs and provides recommendations for system upgrades and streamlining.
Assess other customer needs daily to assure all instrumentation and equipment is safe and reliable for operation and maintained per approved R&I plans and that appropriate resources are available to meet customer needs.
Install, inspect, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instruments and electrical equipment at sites that may include offshore platforms, pipeline pump stations, tank farms, terminals, dock facilities, and/or delivery sites. Specific equipment will vary with assets at the locations covered; examples include motors, motor operated valves, control valves, dead weight testers, electrical systems, 13.8 KV AC switchgear down to 24 Volt DC instrumentation, tank gauging systems, PLC, communication equipment, motor controls, SCADA equipment, sampling equipment, fire and gas detection systems, generators, transformers, etc.
The role requires the ability to communicate well at all levels in the organization, manage external relationships with contractors and customers, and strong process discipline.
Perform all work in a safe manner in adherence with Goal Zero.
Follow the AMS maintenance execution process (ME). Use SAP Preventative Maintenance (PM) notifications and work orders to manage work processes to ensure all instrumentation and electrical equipment is maintained per scheduled maintenance plans in a timely manner.
Follow Process Control Domain (PCD) processes.
Manage work orders in SAP to meet maintenance requirements and reactive maintenance requests.
Own and organize assigned jobs through determining material and equipment needed, scheduling downtime, and arranging for outside contractors and special items needed.
Interpret and understand equipment, station, and protective and control devices (P&CD) drawings; use knowledge to serve as expert on the equipment parameters, flow rates, pressure ratings, etc.
Oversee third parties to ensure safe operations and adherence to regulations and manufacturer specifications.
Respond to abnormal operation conditions.
Work closely with technical support staff, engineering staff, operations staff, and other stakeholders to maintain system reliability and availability.
Complete and stay in compliance with required Federal, State, and Local regulations; Operator Qualification; HSSE training and standards; and other required applicable regulations (e.g. AQMD, SPCC, Hazmat, RCRA, Weights and Measures, etc.).
Actively support and participate in the LEAN processes, audits, inspections, and other company sponsored initiatives
Monitor equipment performance trends to identify potential reliability and/or equipment issues that could impact Operations; develop recommendations to address. Follow practices and procedures to support continuous improvement of maintenance programs and tasks.
Support Management of Change (MOC) process and procedures.
Duties will vary based on product, location, and on/offshore.
What else should I know about this role?
The successful candidate will be responsible for measurement/instrumentation and electrical equipment maintenance, repair/troubleshooting, calibration, loss/gain analysis, problem-solving, and meticulous record-keeping.
This position is considered an "individual contributor" position; however, there are situations where it is necessary to work with other personnel and customers in order to successfully complete tasks and responsibilities. Individual will work with Shell Project Teams on specific initiatives. Additionally, much of the work is self-driven; teamwork is a must within this group. This position is part of a team supporting the pipelines, stations, and other pipeline facilities within the assigned geographic area.
The position may require Fitness to Work physical for remote location and Helicopter Underwater Evacuation Training (HUET).
Salary : $63,800 - $80,700
