Alberta, CanadaJob Family Group: Maintenance, Reliability and TurnaroundsWorker Type: RegularPosting Start Date: September 4, 2025Business unit:Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description:What’s the roleThe Shell Scotford Upgrader team is hiring a Scotford Instrumentation Technician (internally known as UPGS Instrumentation Technician), reporting to the Instrumentation Maintenance Team Leader in the Scotford Production Department. The role focuses on instrumentation maintenance to ensure the Upgrader’s reliability and safety. This role operates on a 9/80 schedule: 9-hour days Monday–Thursday, alternating Fridays off with an 8-hour Friday every other week.This role is accountable to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities within their skill set in support of safe, reliable operations. Work is guided by their MTL and the CTM works with other team members to deliver a combined maintenance schedule. Working closely with other craft disciplines as they execute repairs and perform preventative maintenance to deliver high reliability and efficient equipment care. ThisShell Scotford consists of two (2) Upgraders as well as a Refinery and Chemicals plant. Refinery and Chemicals are represented by Unifor Local Union 530A while this position for the Upgraders is not under a collective bargaining agreement.Accountabilities:Verify and execute work as defined on approved work ordersActive engaging in ensuring the safety of self and co-workers, providing, and accepting interventions to achieve Goal Zero and adhering to Shell Scotford policies and Shell’s Life Saving rulesPerform troubleshooting, testing, calibration, and repair of electronic and pneumatic process field devices and equipment such as various types of control valves, control loops, and primary field devicesWork with technical support, operations, and engineering groups in reliability programs, root cause analysis, risk analysis, and failure mode cause and effect analysis as requiredProvide input into shutdown work scope and overhaul issuesAid in integrity audits of equipment installations for new projectAssist in the development/updating of preventative maintenance systems, spare part programs, maintenance practicesPerform lead roles and directs the work of contractors and other Shell Craft Team Members as requiredSupport the business\assets with various coverage\ Projects and turn aroundsSupport assets outside the primary hired location as neededDemonstrate a strong drive to learn and innovateWhat you bringMust have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employerMust possess a high school diplomaMust possess a valid driver's licenseAt least 10 years of experience as a ticketed journeyperson in Instrumentation, including 5 years in industrial and petrochemical maintenanceMust have experience in Process Instrumentation MaintenanceUsing safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist levelAbility to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spacesAbility to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)Must be willing to participate in an emergency response team including Fire Fighting TrainingWilling to comply with Shell's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and proceduresMust be willing to work overtime shifts, willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as per the rotating shift scheduleMust be willing to work outdoors in inclement weatherPreferred Qualifications:Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining Fieldvue systems, smart devices, and Bentley vibration monitoring equipmentExperience with Fieldbus technology is considered an assetFamiliarity with Foxboro and Honeywell DCS systems is advantageousProficient in digital tools and technologies, with proficiency in Office 365 (including OneNote and MS Teams), Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), P6 Team Member, and iPad usageCapable of reading and interpreting piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and loop drawingsProficient in standard computer operations and Microsoft Office applicationsIf 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 offerYou 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 togetherContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get aheadWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practicesCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertiseAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourselfBenefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile workingPerform 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 worldTake advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parentsJoin an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the worldWe strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to applyGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teamsGain access to a wide range of training and development programsWe'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, .Shell in CanadaShell 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 marketsShale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British ColumbiaA network of 1,400 retail stations across CanadaThe Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facilityThe Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in OntarioInvestments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operationsShell 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 deliveryStrong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business-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 Shell/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 authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. 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