Here are some of the Operations & Maintenance positions for which we recruit:
- Power Engineers
- Field Operators
- Student Operators
- Instrumentation Technicians
- Electricians
- Millwrights
- Pipefitters
- Welders
- Mechanics
- Emergency Response Specialistsx
Search and Apply
Job search
The first step towards joining Shell as an Experienced Operations & Maintenance Professionals is to look through our current job vacancies. Please use our Job Search engine to begin.
Apply
Once you find a vacancy that interests you, you can apply using the online application form. Within 48 hours, you should receive confirmation that we’ve received your completed application.
Please note that Shell (nor any of the organizations that recruit on our behalf) never ask for any money or payments from applicants, at any point in the recruitment process. All individuals who are successful in gaining an offer of employment from Shell, whether directly or indirectly, are always required to go through a formal recruitment process.
Final Assessment
Those candidates most closely meeting the hiring requirements will be contacted to schedule an interview. If you are selected, you will be sent an e-mail requesting you to register yourself for the interview time that works best for you. Those who are not selected will also be sent an e-mail notification. The interview is behavioural-based and may also include a technical component.
Interviewing preparation and tips:
Do your homework (research Shell and gain familiarity with Shell’s operations, sites and values; also read and understand the requirements of the job and how your experience, skills and strengths relate to the role you are applying for)
Be prepared for a behavioral interview. Shell uses the STARR assessment method described below. Think of situations and be prepared to discuss examples touching on the following points:
- Situation – What was the context? Describe the situation.
- Task – What was needed? What were the objectives?
- Action – What did you do? What difficulties did you encounter?
- Relationships – Who else was involved? How did you motivate them?
- Results – What was the outcome? What did you learn?
We'll endeavor to notify you of the outcome of the Final assessment as soon as possible. Sometimes this process can take a while as we talk to our different stakeholders.
Please note that all the timelines described above are average times for each step in the process. However, during periods of high applications, each step can take longer.
