operations and maintenance

The Lead Mechanic will assume the responsibility of safely leading in the execution of mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Will be responsible for regularly scheduled large scale preventative maintenance and corrective repair maintenance activities on large COOP compression fleet and additional rotating equipment including VRU’s, Air Compressors and a variety of pumps.
• Actively support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies.
• Follow safe operating practices as described in the MCBU Safe Practice Manual and maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for work order management through CMMS and mobile applications, pre-work scoping activities, rotating equipment troubleshooting and other equipment reliability efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays on assigned work schedule and overtime as workload demands.
• Must be able to read and interpret manuals and other technical materials.
• 5+ years of oil & gas compression/mechanical related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates of Applied Science degree or higher or Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) in Compression, Industrial Maintenance Technology or related mechanical technology discipline.
• 5 years current industrial mechanical experience, with emphasis on reciprocating engines, compressors, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, industrial air compressors, and VRU’s
• Demonstrated commitment to Chevron Way Values.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to work with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of major oil and gas production and facility process systems.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, and an aptitude for learning new software applications.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with in a diverse team.
• Caterpillar Engine certificate and/or training.
• Ariel Compressor certificate and/or training.

Relocation Options: 

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations: 

Expatriate assignments will not be considered. 

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutesto complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment. 

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Maintenance Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

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