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Shell is seeking an Instrument Inspector to join its team in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
The Unit Support Instrument Inspector supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of instrumentation systems through field-based inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance support, documentation stewardship, and short-term threat resolution. This role serves as the primary instrumentation technical resource within the production unit, ensuring instrumentation assets are maintained in a fit-for-service condition and promptly addressing reliability threats that impact process safety, environmental compliance, product quality, or unit performance.
The role is focused on field execution, maintenance support, verification, and operational reliability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor instrumentation health, alarms, bypasses, and process trends to identify reliability risks and drive corrective actions
- Prioritize and coordinate instrumentation maintenance activities with planners, supervisors, technicians, and operations teams
- Provide advanced technical support for troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, calibration, commissioning, and recurring reliability issues
- Support preventive, predictive, corrective, and safety-critical maintenance activities, including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) testing
- Conduct field inspections to verify asset condition, installation quality, code compliance, and resolution of identified deficiencies
- Support commissioning, turnarounds, PSSRs, QA/QC activities, and system readiness verification prior to startup and handover
- Maintain instrumentation documentation, asset records, spare parts strategies, and engineering changes to ensure long-term equipment reliability and compliance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering is preferred
- At least 3 years of Experience supporting instrumentation systems in petrochemical, refining, chemical manufacturing, LNG, power generation, or similar industrial facilities
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, inspecting, or commissioning instrumentation systems
- Strong understanding of instrumentation maintenance and reliability practices
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument specifications, and installation standards
- Understanding of hazardous area classifications, electrical safety requirements, and safe work practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage changing priorities in support of production unit needs
- Strong field presence with the ability to work independently and effectively across operations, maintenance, and project teams
- Demonstrates a learner mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ISA, API, analyzer, instrumentation, or related technical certifications
- Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or similar asset management tools
- Knowledge of SIS inspection and proof testing procedures
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
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.
- Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
- 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 organization 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 programs
DISCLAIMER:
Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability. As a US Federal Contractor, hiring selections are subject to periodic audit review and documentation of your selections should be maintained for a period of three calendar years. It is the policy of Shell in the U.S. (“Shell”) to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications. Shell prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. All employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity. If you need an accommodation for a disability during the resourcing process, please speak with an HR representative.
INTRODUCTION
Shell is seeking an Instrument Inspector to join its team in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
The Unit Support Instrument Inspector supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of instrumentation systems through field-based inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance support, documentation stewardship, and short-term threat resolution. This role serves as the primary instrumentation technical resource within the production unit, ensuring instrumentation assets are maintained in a fit-for-service condition and promptly addressing reliability threats that impact process safety, environmental compliance, product quality, or unit performance.
The role is focused on field execution, maintenance support, verification, and operational reliability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor instrumentation health, alarms, bypasses, and process trends to identify reliability risks and drive corrective actions
- Prioritize and coordinate instrumentation maintenance activities with planners, supervisors, technicians, and operations teams
- Provide advanced technical support for troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, calibration, commissioning, and recurring reliability issues
- Support preventive, predictive, corrective, and safety-critical maintenance activities, including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) testing
- Conduct field inspections to verify asset condition, installation quality, code compliance, and resolution of identified deficiencies
- Support commissioning, turnarounds, PSSRs, QA/QC activities, and system readiness verification prior to startup and handover
- Maintain instrumentation documentation, asset records, spare parts strategies, and engineering changes to ensure long-term equipment reliability and compliance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering is preferred
- At least 3 years of Experience supporting instrumentation systems in petrochemical, refining, chemical manufacturing, LNG, power generation, or similar industrial facilities
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, inspecting, or commissioning instrumentation systems
- Strong understanding of instrumentation maintenance and reliability practices
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument specifications, and installation standards
- Understanding of hazardous area classifications, electrical safety requirements, and safe work practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage changing priorities in support of production unit needs
- Strong field presence with the ability to work independently and effectively across operations, maintenance, and project teams
- Demonstrates a learner mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ISA, API, analyzer, instrumentation, or related technical certifications
- Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or similar asset management tools
- Knowledge of SIS inspection and proof testing procedures
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
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.
- Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
- 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 organization 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 programs
DISCLAIMER:
Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability. As a US Federal Contractor, hiring selections are subject to periodic audit review and documentation of your selections should be maintained for a period of three calendar years. It is the policy of Shell in the U.S. (“Shell”) to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications. Shell prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. All employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity. If you need an accommodation for a disability during the resourcing process, please speak with an HR representative.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Home Inspector
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Home Inspector positions vary widely. Roles tied to structural engineering assessments, code compliance review, or forensic inspection are stronger H-1B candidates than general home inspection. Pull the O*NET profile for SOC 13-1041 to document the degree requirement argument before applying.
Target employers who already file LCAs
Engineering firms, environmental consultancies, and federal contractors that employ inspection staff are more likely to have H-1B infrastructure in place. Search the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed LCAs for inspection-related occupations before approaching them.
Get your state license before the offer
Most states require a home inspection license tied to a physical address and background check. USCIS will expect your credentials to be in order at petition time, so secure your state license while you're still on an active work status rather than waiting until after an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in inspection and engineering roles. Filtering by DOL filing data saves you from targeting companies that have never filed a sponsorship petition for this occupation.
Negotiate who covers USCIS filing fees
USCIS prohibits passing the I-129 filing fee to the employee, but premium processing is negotiable. Confirm in writing before signing any offer letter which fees the employer covers, since inspection firms new to sponsorship sometimes misunderstand the fee-payment rules.
Prepare for the specialty occupation RFE
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on Home Inspector petitions questioning whether the role truly requires a specialty degree. Have your employer document that degree-level knowledge is necessary for the specific inspection scope, not just preferred, before the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Home Inspector: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Home Inspector role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. A general home inspection position often won't qualify because the job can be performed without a bachelor's degree. Roles framed around structural engineering analysis, code compliance, or environmental assessment have a stronger argument. Your employer needs to document that a specific bachelor's degree in a related field is the normal minimum requirement for the position, not just a preference.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Home Inspector positions?
Engineering and environmental consulting firms, federal contractors, and large property management companies are the most common sponsors. These employers already have legal infrastructure for H-1B filings. Smaller independent inspection companies rarely sponsor because the administrative cost is high relative to their size. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for inspection roles on Migrate Mate.
Do I need a state home inspection license before my H-1B petition is filed?
USCIS expects you to hold any required state licenses at the time the petition is approved, not necessarily at filing. That said, securing your license early strengthens the petition by confirming you meet all requirements for the role. Because most states require a background check and sometimes a probationary inspection period, starting the licensing process before your petition is filed is the practical approach.
How does prevailing wage apply to H-1B Home Inspector jobs?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay you at least the prevailing wage for the inspection occupation in your work location. The wage is determined using DOL wage data, and the specific SOC code your employer selects matters significantly since engineering-adjacent inspection roles are classified differently than general inspectors. You can verify wage levels for your location using the OFLC Wage Search.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new inspection employer mid-status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your prior status was lawful and the petition is non-frivolous. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for the role and location. The specialty occupation documentation requirement applies again, so your new employer needs to frame the position carefully if the role description differs from your prior petition.