Rotating & Electrical Assurance Engineer

Shell is looking for a Rotating & Electrical Assurance Engineer to improve the reliability, performance, and integrity of critical rotating and electrical equipment across refinery and chemical operations.

In this role, you will drive reliability improvement initiatives, lead failure investigations, enhance condition monitoring programs, and improve maintenance and repair quality processes to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability teams to develop and execute strategies that improve asset performance, support mechanical integrity, and strengthen operational reliability across the site.

Responsibilities:

• Drive reliability improvement initiatives for rotating and electrical equipment across refinery and chemical operations.
• Lead failure investigations, causal learning reviews, and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies focused on repair quality, condition monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support condition monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, motor monitoring, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Support High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles by improving equipment reliability through people, processes, and technology.
• Monitor and report reliability KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Lead or participate in mechanical integrity, electrical safety, substation, and area classification audits.
• Serve as the site focal point for lubrication management and reliability improvement programs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership to engineers and technical teams.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support compliance with corporate standards, inspection programs, and asset integrity requirements.

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Asset Integrity, or a related technical role within refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), failure investigations, and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring failures.
• Strong knowledge of Reliability Engineering principles and methodologies, including FMEA, Weibull Analysis, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), and other reliability improvement tools.
• Experience supporting rotating and electrical equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, and related systems.
• Experience managing equipment repair projects and driving maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, motor diagnostics, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Understanding of equipment criticality assessments, reliability risk evaluations, and maintenance strategy development.
• Familiarity with industry standards and engineering codes, including API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, and related inspection and maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of Management of Change (MOC), process safety, and HSSE requirements.
• Experience with machinery troubleshooting, electrical maintenance, electrical safety programs, hazardous area classifications, and equipment performance analysis.
• Experience using condition monitoring, causal learning, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance asset reliability and operational performance.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Benefits:

• Base salary range: $124,000 - $186,000 per year.
• Insurance coverage options, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs.
• Company pension plan and 401(k) plan.
• Paid leave, including up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay.
• Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses.
• Discretionary long-term incentives for some roles.