Chevron’sShale & TightBusiness is accepting online applications for the position ofMechanicApprenticelocatedinmultiplelocationsthroughAugust 17th,2026 at 11:59 PM (CentralStandard Time).
TheMechanicApprenticeship is designed tobuildtechnical skills inpreventative maintenance tasksand gainhands-on experience incorrective repairs of oil & gas mechanical equipment. As part of the program, apprentices will work with arange of equipment and systems such asreciprocating engines and compressors, centrifugal compressors, vapor recovery units (VRUs) & air compressors, centrifugal pumpsand more, providing valuable exposure to real-world applications in the industry.
Through a combination of structured training and immersive on-the-job learning, Apprentices areintroduced tooperating, troubleshooting,repairingandmaintainingoil and gas productionin partnership with Field Operations,Integrated Operations Center, and Maintenance and Reliability teammembers. The position provides direct exposure to the Chevron Way Values and the strong safety culture that defines the Shale & Tight Business Unit.
Apprenticeswillwork closely with adedicatedmentor,todevelop a broad understanding of how teamsand functions work together to safely deliver production and minimizedowntime andwill alsoparticipatein computer-based and classroom training.
This is a temporary 6‑monthfield-basedposition.
Required Qualifications
High SchoolDiplomaor equivalent
Must have a validDriver'sLicense
Ability and willingness towork dayand night shift work, weekends, and holidays based on assigned workschedule.
Live within 50 miles of the work location or willingness torelocatewithin 50 miles of the work location for the duration of the apprenticeship
This is a Safety Sensitive Position.Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven record in Safety and Reliability.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following: complete an Applied Associates of Science degree (Mechanical Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic, IndustrialMaintenance,Mechanical Technologyor Mechanically related field)ORhave equivalent education or military trainingORfinish a certificate program(Mechanical Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance,Mechanical Technology,or Mechanically related field)withprevious oil & gas or similar industry experience.Additionally, a minimum GPA of 2.5 in core classes isrequired, andtranscriptsmust be uploaded to the applicant’s online profile
Previousexperience with reliability,safetyand/or environmental process related issues.
Previousexperiencewith pneumatic/electronic instrumentation
Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and an aptitude for learning new software applications.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, andinternal and external customers.
IMPORTANT NOTE
As part of the application process, you willbe requiredto take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approximately45minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.
You will beimmediatelydirected to the testing portal uponsubmittingyour application, at which point you will have72 hoursto complete the online assessment.
Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for180 days.
Should you reapply for another Job Requisition within thistimeframethat includes theOperations Assessment, you willbe requiredto complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit yourpreviousresults
Candidates will need tosuccessfully complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination, as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
Relocation Options
Relocation benefitsmaybeconsideredfor this position.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignmentwill notbe considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Midland, Texas
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