Mechanic – Offshore Operations

ShellRome Township, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Shell is seeking experienced and safety-focused Mechanics to support offshore production operations in the Gulf of America. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation and maintenance of mechanical systems that support offshore facilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong personal safety leadership, mechanical 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
  • Recent Offshore Upstream Gulf of America (GoA) experience, with current contractor experience supporting Shell’s Gulf of America operations
  • 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 mechanical competency and training requirements
  • Certified NCCER Industrial Millwright or Offshore Maintenance Mechanic
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • HUET (Helicopter Underwater Egress Training)
  • Demonstrated capability as an informal leader of safety and culture
  • 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, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot offshore mechanical systems and equipment
  • Maintain mechanical safety ‑ critical and environmental barriers in alignment with SEMS and the SEAM Framework
  • Perform equipment isolations, lock ‑ out/tag ‑ out, and permit ‑ to ‑ work activities
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and report mechanical equipment failures or abnormal conditions
  • Execute routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved procedures and maintenance systems
  • Support commissioning, testing, and equipment readiness activities as required
  • Exercise Stop Work authority and actively promote a strong safety culture
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable operations

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
  • company pension plan
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time
  • up to 11 paid holidays
  • parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents
  • 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
  • personal learning expenses
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