Electrical Maintenance Technician

, United Kingdom

Job Family Group:

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 4, 2026

Business Unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

What’s the role

We are looking for a candidate with strong experience within the electrical discipline environment and with the associated trade qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is a key member of the Maintenance Team with influence across a wide range of work execution on site, therefore the successful candidate must be a great communicator and good team player.  The position will require the ability to work with Safe Systems of Work, including P-Vision and Maintenance Management System SAP.  Experience in participating in projects such as Turnarounds or other small Maintenance activities will be an advantage.   This is a great time to join a strong team in an exciting growth asset. 

We fully support the Group Diversity and Inclusiveness standards and will ensure these are adhered to during the selection process. If in reading this Job Broadcast you find that whilst you may not explicitly satisfy all the stated job criteria yet believe that you have something unique to offer the role, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll be doing

HSSE

• Visibly demonstrate Safety Leadership and support site leadership in delivering HSSE essentials

• Actively contribute to the site HSSE plan through engagement and completion of assurance activities 

• Working in compliance with the Shell Work Instructions and Electrical Specific Job Plans

• Responsible for effective individual competency management ensuring all items are up to date

• Participate in the Site Duty Rota (1 week in 5) responding to emergency situations in accordance with the Site Emergency Procedures and any out of hours maintenance requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Strong communication and coordination with the Production Operations team to ensure safe handover and delivery of Electrical Maintenance Tasks

Technical Assurance

• Part of the Electrical Maintenance Department responsible for the execution phase of preventative and corrective maintenance activities on all aspects of Electrical Systems including HV & LV Network, Switchgear & Protection, UPS Systems, HV & LV Motors, Generators, Certified Ex Equipment, Lock-Out & Tag-Out Isolations, HV & LV Transformers, Small Power & Lighting and Electrical fault finding & Testing

• Responsible for the safe execution of work using the P-Vision permit system whilst adhering to Fife NGL’s safety and maintenance procedures

• Responsible for recording technical history on completion of tasks

• Assist in reviewing and updating department procedures

• Assist in pre-commissioning/ commissioning of new plant and equipment

• Good understanding of electrical maintenance processes

What you bring

Technical Skills

• Relevant experience within the Petrochemical industry with a suitable technical HNC/D & Electrical NVQ lvl3 or equivalent. As the person who confirms quality assurance, this person is expected to be highly respected and competent in the discipline

• Must be self-motivated, have good communication skills, a high degree of self-reliance with appropriate technical skills, to ensure prompt responses are made based on mature technical judgement. Flexibility to adapt to constant change is essential to enable the incumbent to work in a highly motivated and empowered environment

• Continuous Improvement mind-set with a desire to improve the process and make it more efficient, as well as an ability to problem solve and take ideas through to completion

• Flexibility on work hours will be necessary owing to operational requirements especially during Turnarounds

• Flexibility to adapt to change is essential to enable the incumbent to work in a highly motivated and empowered environment

• 100% competency within the site competency tracking system

• Authorised Electrical Person (AEP) competency

• CompEx 01, 02, 03, 04 certified

Behaviors

• Proactively seek feedback and coaching from others, whilst offering feedback and support coaching to the team

• Excellent engagement and collaboration skills

• Must be able to function within small collaborative team and within the wider maintenance/operations departments

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. 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.

• 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 organisation 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 programmes.

Shell is working to advance an inclusive, psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, any other) during the application or interview process, please let us know directly via [email protected] . We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell is a vital contributor to the UK, supporting energy security, jobs and economic value. We provide energy to fuel homes, hospitals, schools, vehicles, machinery and factories. Our history here dates back over 125 years. A UK-headquartered global energy leader, and leading FTSE multinational, we are active across the country’s energy system.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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