Instrument Maintenance Technician

Where you fit in

Purpose of the Maintenance Technician (Instrument) is to carry out hands-on maintenance and coordinates maintenance work related to instrumentation in Production Unit (PU). The role assures that activities on the weekly schedule, emergencies or assigned non routine maintenance work are executed with quality and efficiency and in compliance to the site Health, Safety and Environment requirements.

Accountabilities include:

• Provide day-to-day hands-on maintenance/troubleshooting of instrument related matters in PU.
• Ensure compliance of engineering practices and assets with statutory obligations, Engineering Codes of Practices and Shell DEP standards.
• Review and communicate daily / weekly schedule assignments with workforce. Plan / execute / obtain resources, materials, services, and equipment for E and SB priority work repairs.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards, Monitor and feedback on the maintenance effectiveness process and take corrective action if required, GSAP administration of time sheets, service, purchase, and material orders. Lead in the timely daily maintenance schedule execution, E/SB work order planning, E/SB reviews, daily updates
• Liaise with/consults Operations, Technology, other Engineering and Procurement departments as part of the execution of jobs
• Initiate and plan to upgrade instrument systems before obsolescence and deteriorations beyond repair.
• Perform end of day schedule progress (percent complete, MCMP, TECO and approve actual hours)
• Ensure completion of QA / QC and condition reports. Field presence and supervisor of maintenance contractor (craft productivity and quality of work) for effective and efficient execution
• Manage the activities in the hard schedule, adopting small adjustments or deviations where necessary. Feedback jobs that roll-over into next week(s) to the scheduler. Identify risks for not achieving schedule and taking mitigating action, keeping maintenance supervisor / team lead informed. Feedback to maintenance planning and scheduling
• Timely request to operations for maintenance permitting Analyze and trouble-shoot instrumentation problems
• Update and maintain spare parts inventory
• Seek improvement in techniques, procedures and technology to improve reliability at minimum costs and within budget.
• Report and recommend improvement on recurring problems/breakdowns
• Involve in scheduled safety walkabout
• Assess the risk of all day to day jobs that is carried out Develop formal JOHAN with all relevant parties for jobs with medium and high risk
• Full compliance with LSR & Safety Rules at all times to achieve Goal Zero

What we need from you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum NITEC Level 2 certification in Instrumentation or Electronics or Electrical, or Diploma/Degree in Instrumentation or Electronics or Electrical
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Instrument construction/ Maintenance in oil & gas, chemical/ petrochemical or related industries.
• Knowledge in basic control system and/or functional logic is an advantage.
• Proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot instrument and control system malfunctions.
• Experience with calibration of industrial instrumentation.
• Understanding of control system principles (PLC, DCS) and communication protocols (OPC, Fieldbus, Modbus, HART, Vnet).
• Able to understand PID and have knowledge of instrumentation and control element
• Basic understanding of server system administration, including troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
• SAP (GSAP) knowledge in Maintenance Module.
• Experience in field work interfacing and stakeholder’s engagement.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration and managing contractors and vendors.
• Able to work in Team environment as well as standalone when need arises.

Company Description

Shell is an international energy company that uses advanced technologies and takes an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. Here in Singapore, Shell has a long history and is one of the country’s largest foreign investors. It has businesses spanning trading and marketing of liquefied natural gas; refining, trading, marketing and shipping of oil products, lubricants and chemicals; low carbon solutions; and operating a network of service stations through retailers, as well as electric vehicles charging.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of or .
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.