Electrician - Offshore Operations

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:Production Engineering Upstream

Worker Type:Regular

Posting Start Date:May 7, 2026

Business Unit:Upstream

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description:
Shell is seeking experienced and safety focused Electricians to support offshore production operations in the Gulf of America. This role is responsible for the safe, reliability, and compliant operation and maintenance of offshore electrical power generation, distribution, and control systems. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong personal safety leadership, technical discipline, and commitment to Shell's values, One GoA Mindset, and operating standards.

What's the role

As an Electrician - Offshore Operations, you will be responsible for the following duties:

Accountabilities:
* Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot offshore electrical power generation and distribution systems
* Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment including motors, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency power systems
* Maintain electrical safety - critical and environmental barriers in alignment with SEMS and the SEAM Framework
* Support fault finding, electrical isolation, lock - out/tag - out, and permit - to - work activities.
* Identify, troubleshoot, and report abnormal conditions or equipment deficiencies
* Execute routine and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved procedures and maintenance management systems
* Support commissioning, testing, and equipment readiness activities as required
* Exercise Stop Work authority and actively promote a strong safety and compliance culture
* Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable operations

Work Location
* Gulf of America (Offshore)
* Candidates must be willing to work at any Shell offshore asset, based on business need
* Work assignments may change over time to support operational and maintenance requirements

Work Schedule
* Offshore rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off
* Transportation provided by helicopter or boat for crew change

What we need from you
* Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent required GED required
* Recent Offshore Upstream Gulf of America (GoA) experience, with current contractor experience supporting Shell's Gulf of America operations
* Demonstrated experience in Electrical environments
* Ability to speak, read, and write in English
* Ability to work in offshore conditions, including climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and working outdoors
* Successful completion of the Shell Operations Aptitude Test (within 5 days of submitting application)
* Fulfillment of asset - specific Electrical competency and training requirements, based on business needs
* Certified NCCER - Industrial Electrician
* Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
* HUET (Helicopter Underwater Egress Training)
* Ability to pass pre - employment medical evaluation, drug screen, and background check
* Ability to work on elevated platforms and grating
* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
* This position is safety critical and subject to applicable regulatory requirements

Shell is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

***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***

What we offer

The rate for this position is $54.19/hr for Tech 2 pay level.

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.

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 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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