IT/ACR – Offshore Operations

Shell

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shell is seeking experienced and safety focused IT/ACR Technicians to support offshore production operations in the Gulf of America. This role is responsible for the safety, reliability, and compliant operation and maintenance of instrumentation, automation, control, and information systems critical to offshore facilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong personal safety leadership, technical discipline, and commitment to Shell’s values, One GoA Mindset, and operating standards.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent required GED required
Recent Offshore Upstream Gulf of America (GoA) experience, with current contractor experience supporting Shell’s Gulf of America operations
Demonstrated experience in Instrumentation, Automation, Controls, or Industrial IT environments
Ability to speak, read, and write in English
Ability to work in offshore conditions, including climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and working outdoors
Successful completion of the Shell Operations Aptitude Test (within 5 days of submitting application)
Fulfillment of asset ‑ specific IT/ACR competency and training requirements, based on business needs
Certified NCCER Instrumentation Technician
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
HUET (Helicopter Underwater Egress Training)
Ability to pass pre ‑ employment medical evaluation, drug screen, and background check
Ability to work on elevated platforms and grating
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Nice To Haves

Candidates must be willing to work at any Shell offshore asset, based on business needs

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot offshore instrumentation, automation, and control systems
Support maintenance of PLCs, DCS, safety instrumented systems (SIS), fire & gas systems, and process control networks
Maintain IT/ACR safety ‑ critical and environmental barriers in alignment with SEMS and the SEAM Framework
Perform loop checks, testing, calibrations, and functional testing of instruments and control systems
Support fault finding, system diagnostics, and corrective maintenance activities
Participate in permit ‑ to ‑ work, system isolations, and lock ‑ out/tag ‑ out activities
Support commissioning, upgrades, and system readiness activities
Exercise Stop Work authority and actively promote a strong safety and compliance culture
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Digital teams to ensure safe and reliable operations