Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Machinery Reliability Engineer through January 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).  

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

• Work to detect and prevent machinery failure through the use of predictive and preventative techniques.
• Develop bad actor resolutions, repair and maintenance strategies, and design alternatives that address health, safety, environmental, reliability, operability, and maintainability issues. 
• Use historical operations, reliability and maintenance data in analytical tools and studies to educate business units and project teams on Reliability processes to sustain and improve asset performance.
• Demonstrate fluency in the application and use of Reliability tools and analytical processes, including but not limited to any of the following: Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), streamlined Reliability Centered Maintenance (sRCM), Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM) modeling, and/or Life Cycle Cost analysis.
• Lead machinery Root Cause Failure Analysis efforts using support tools such as 5-Why, Why-Tree, and Taproot.
• Ensure the system of records are documented accurately and completely with emphasis on root cause identification, scope of repairs, and detailed records of internal or external inspections.
• Ensure engineering design adheres to Refinery, industry, and Corporate specifications.  Consider Lifecycle Cost Analysis when selecting new equipment, components, or support systems.
• Provide support to Maintenance, Technical and Operations personnel on development and review of machinery repair checklists, preventive or predictive maintenance checklists, and maintenance or operating procedures as necessary.
• Serve as a liaison between the Richmond Refinery and the Global Manufacturing Reliability organization in matters involving standardization of Reliability tools and processes across the refining system.
• Ability to anticipate, assist, and respond quickly to area business needs that affect safe and reliable operations.
• Participate in turnaround planning, investigations during execution, and look-back studies.

Experience Behaviors needed for this position:

• Knowledgeable industry/company codes and standards related to rotating machinery, fluent in interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Collaborate as a strong team player, working effectively, cooperatively, and sharing knowledge and skills with others.
• Work independently with minimum supervision, self-starting and proactive, and has strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, set realistic goals, and complete commitment on schedule.
• Ability to proactively lead targets of opportunity for customers and recommend practical solutions that result in improved business performance.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range audience including management, technical, and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to proactively lead targets of opportunity for customers and recommend practical solutions that result in improved business performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Energy Industry in technical roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of plant machinery processes and their effects on reliability.  Demonstrated ability to utilize complex engineering analysis and evaluation techniques, reliability methods and understanding to solve complex, multi-discipline issues.
• Taproot Facilitator
• Experience working with Analysts, Technicians, Maintenance Mechanics, and Operations

Relocation Options:

Relocation may considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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