Craft Team Member - Instrumentation

Alberta, Canada

Job Family Group:

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

January 22, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

The position will report to the Instrumentation/Analyzer Maintenance Team Leader (MTL)– Refinery in the Production Department. The successful candidate will focus on Instrumentation & Analyzer maintenance and reliability.

The Craft Team Member (CTM) 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.  

It should be noted that Shell Scotford consists of two (2) Upgraders as well as a Refinery and Chemicals plant. Refinery and Chemicals are represented by Unifor Local Union 530A and as such, successful candidates hired to join the Refinery and Chemicals Asset 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 Upgraders are not represented by a Union body.

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

• Troubleshoot, test, calibrate, and repair electronic and pneumatic process field devices and equipment such as Various type analyzers, control valves, control loops primary field devices

• Collaborate with technical support, operations, and engineering groups on reliability programs, root cause analysis, risk analysis, and failure mode cause‑and‑effect analysis as required

• 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

• Perform lead roles and direct work of contractors and other Shell Craft Team Members as required

• Support the business\assets with various coverages\Projects and turn arounds   

• Support different assets by working outside of the primary hired location as required

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

• At least 5 years as a ticketed Journeyperson Instrument/Analyzer Technician/Mechanic

• Strong process Instrumentation Maintenance and Knowledge

• Troubleshooting and maintenance experience with Fieldvue and other smart devices, Bentley vibration monitoring systems, and a wide range of analytical instruments including CEMS (SICK and Ametek 900–910), gas chromatographs (ABB and Siemens), mass spectrometers, pH/conductivity, HACH silica/chlorine, TOC, and O₂/combustibles analyzers; experience with these technologies is considered an asset

• Strong safety consciousness and situational awareness in all that the Craft Team Member does

• Embraces technology including a strong digital skillset - Skill level understanding of Office 365 including OneNote and MS Teams, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), P6 Team member and use of iPad are assets

• Excellent safety record and a safety mindset

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• High level of ownership for the quality and condition of the devices used to maintain safe unit operation

• Experience in an industrial environment is an asset

• Experience in custody transfer and meter proving would be an asset

• Facilitation and conflict resolution skills are an asset

• Cooperative, constructive approach to situations that speaks to the Craft Team Member’s respect and consideration of others

• Possesses interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of people, in a wide range of situations, often in the context of a team environment

• Demonstrates ability to perform under pressure

• Ability to learn from others and share learning's

• Ability to be able to read piping and instrument diagrams and Loop drawings

• Willingness to share knowledge with co-workers and train apprentices

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with Operations / Management / Equipment Specialists & Engineering

• Competent in standard computer operations and Microsoft Office

• Some travel may be required, along with overtime and after-hours coverage as needed

• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and be on-call to respond to emergencies when required

• Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather

• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces.

• Must reside within the area or be willing to relocate

• Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level

• Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Willing to comply with Shell's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures

• Willing to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment

• A condition of employment for this position is successful completion of a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, background check, driving record check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs

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 considered to be 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

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 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

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