Instrumentation/Analyzer Technician
What’s the role
Shell is seeking two (2) Instrumentation/Analyzer Technicians (internally known as R183135 Craft Team Member–Ref/Chem/Dist Analyzer) who will report to the Instrumentation/Analyzer Maintenance Leader (MTL) in either the Refinery or Chemicals division of the Scotford Maintenance Department (MCTA)
The Instrumentation/Analyzer Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and troubleshooting activities within their skill set to support safe and reliable operations. Guided by the MTL, this role collaborates with other team members to execute a coordinated maintenance schedule. They also work closely with other craft disciplines to carry out repairs and perform preventative maintenance, ensuring high reliability and efficient equipment care.
The Refinery and Chemicals plants are represented by Unifor Local Union 530A. As such, successful candidates will be members of the Union upon hire. New employees will be provided with more details of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by a Union Representative during regular onboarding sessions.
The Shell Scotford Complex is a short drive from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and consists of a bitumen upgrader, oil refinery, chemicals plant and a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility. Scotford has both union and nonunion hourly employees. The refinery and chemical plants are unionized, and the upgrader is not unionized.
Accountabilities:
Verify and execute work as defined on approved work orders
Active engaged in ensuring the safety of self and co-workers, providing, and accepting interventions to achieve Goal Zero and adheres to Shell Scotford policies and Shell’s Life Saving rules
Perform troubleshooting, testing, calibration, and repair of electronic and pneumatic process field devices and equipment such as various types of analyzers, control valves, and primary field devices in control loops
Collaborate with technical support, operations, and engineering teams in reliability programs, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and failure mode and effects analysis as needed
Provide input into shutdown work scope and overhaul issues
Aid in integrity audits of equipment installations for new projects
Assist in the development/updating of preventative maintenance systems, spare part programs, maintenance practices and infrastructure issues
Act as lead and oversee the work of contractors and other Shell Craft Team Members as needed, with potential responsibilities including performing lead roles
Provide support to the business/assets through various coverage assignments, projects, and turnarounds
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must hold a valid Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation/Analyzer Technician certification
At least 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial setting
A deep understanding of process instrumentation and analyzer maintenance
Experience in custody transfer and meter proving would be an asset
Experience with digital technologies, including proficiency in Office 365 tools such as OneNote and MS Teams is a plus
Familiarity with the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), P6 Team Member, and iPad usage is considered an asset
Ability to be able to read piping and instrument diagrams and Loop drawings
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces
Ability to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level
Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Must be willing to travel occasionally, work overtime or outside regular business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be available for emergency callouts
Ability to work outdoors in varying and potentially adverse weather conditions
Must be willing to work outside of the primary hired location to support various assets on site
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining systems such as CEMS, GCs, mass spectrometers, pH/conductivity sensors, HACH silica/chlorine analyzers, TOC, and O₂/combustibles is preferred
Experience with Fieldvue, Smart Devices and Bentley Vibration Monitoring
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. 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 innovative projects 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 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
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Shell in Canada
Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.
Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.
At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:
Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets
Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia
A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada
The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility
The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario
Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels
15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations
Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery
Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business