Full Time Job Description –Facilities Engineer

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies with subsidiaries that conduct business across the globe. The company's success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of approximately 62,000 employees who operate across the energy spectrum. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products and services; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; and develops and commercializes the energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. Chevron is based in San Ramon, California.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of entry-level Facilities Engineers located in:

  • Bakersfield, California
  • Belle Chasse, Louisiana
  • Covington, Louisiana
  • El Segundo, California
  • Kapolei, Hawaii
  • Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Houston, Texas
  • Midland, Texas
  • Moon Township, Pennsylvania
  • Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Richmond, California
  • Salt Lake City, Utah

Facilities Engineers may work at any of Chevron’s worldwide operations, Chevron Energy Technology Company, Chevron Downstream Technology, or Chevron Oronite. Mobility is encouraged as there are many opportunities for Chevron engineers to work in a variety of assignments initially at different domestic locations and possibly international locations later in their careers. Our Horizons training programcombines technical training and mentoring with on the job experience, providing new engineers approximately three assignments of different focus in the first five years. Horizons isintended to build technical breadth and depth on an accelerated rate to aid the employee in determining a career path to be pursued, which can include:

Asset Support - Support Upstream plants/fields or Downstream facilities working in multi-functional teams to manage the overall operational business.Facility Engineers may be assigned to a multi-functional team working within an Upstreamor Downstream facility. On the Downstream side, chemical engineers function as Process Engineers and other facilities engineering disciplines work as Designs/Reliability Engineers, all assigned to Downstream assets such as a refinery or chemical plant. These engineers support development and operating plans for the asset. They work with other functional groups to determine asset needs, manage capital and/or expense budgets, oversee small project design and construction, and support operational needs. Typical projects could include installation of oil, gas and water production, separation and injection facilities. Facilities Engineers also work on repairs, additions and new installations of tanks, vessels, compressors, pumps, piping, power distribution and computer controls. Facilities Engineers are responsible for various aspects of small projects, including project identification and scoping, estimation of labor and material costs, engineering and design of equipment, preparation of specifications for construction and equipment purchases, contract administration for construction activities, job supervision and planning, cost monitoring, interfacing with plant/field operations, interfacing with various regulatory agencies, and turnover and start-up of facilities. Operational support roles focus on assuring facility integrity, reliability and optimization of production. These activities may include system troubleshooting, facility testing and de-bottlenecking, and technical support for reliability and maintenance programs.

Technical Expert– Continue to build technical skills, work in Chevron Energy Technology Company and consult to global projects and operations.

Facilities Engineers may specialize in a specific technical area, and grow to become Subject Matter Experts. These individuals work in the Technology Company which consults to Upstream and Downstream across the globe. Some examples of Technical Experts are Electrical/Power, Subsea, Mechanical/Machinery, Materials and Corrosion, Instrumentation and Controls, Processing, and Civil/Structural engineers.

Project Support–Support Major Capital Projects in a Technical or Project Engineer role.

Facilities Engineers may be assigned as a Technical or Project Engineer on a Major Capital Project, which is generally a project which is critical to the Company and is expected to cost >$1 B. These assignments manage specific technical packages of work to meet required Project specifications and timing, and build Project Management skills (e.g. framing, design, cost/schedule, construction).

Technology Marketing – Support Chevron’s “Hydroprocessing Center of Excellence” in a Process or Mechnical Engineer role.

Facilities Engineers may be assigned as a Process or Mechanical Engineer to support refineries and hydroprocessing licensing activities through process designs, technical service, and proposal generation. These assignments support the team that licenses, designs, and sells hydroprocessing technology and catalysts through its two joint ventures, Chevron Lummus Global (CLG, a JV with Lummus Technology) and Advanced Refining Technologies (ART, a JV with Grace Davison).

Process Research Expert – Develop, scale-up, and optimize new and existing chemical processes.

Facilities Engineers may design and conduct fundamental and applied R&D programs in support of global lubricant and fuel additive businesses. These individuals may work independently or with a Senior Researcher to scale-up chemical reactions from the lab and pilot plant to commercial scale units. Facilities Engineers may work closely with synthetic chemists and formulators to identify process variables affecting product performance as well as withplant technical and operations groups to provide design support for new facilities, plan and conduct commercial trials, and assist with the optimization of existing processes. Other assignments may involve conducting in-depth studies on chemical kinetics, literature and patent surveys, and writing comprehensive research reports.

Required Qualifications:

  • Students completing the last year of the requirements for their Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Materials Engineering or Naval Architecture or individuals with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Materials Engineering or Naval Architecture with two years or less directly related work experience.
  • GPA – 3.0 or above
  • Strong academic performance in core programs, communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

Additional Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume and unofficial Transcript(s) for review.

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