Mechanical Technician at Chevron

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical technician role installs, tests, inspects, maintains, repairs, overhauls and calibrates mechanical equipment, ensuring the equipment is maintained in compliance with Chevron procedures and industry standards.

The role is also responsible for equipment safety, inventory management and ensuring the System of Record remains updated with relevant maintenance related information. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on work group goals, objectives and activities, understanding the operational workings of equipment, maintenance activities and processes to ensure seamless operations and minimal down time of critical equipment. 
• Identifying and resolving operational and technical problems involving mechanical equipment ranging from component level items such as pumps/seals to major rotating equipment such as Gas Turbine Generators/Compressors.  
• Safely executing routine and corrective maintenance and repair work 
• Maintain concise equipment records such as repair plans, torque values, lube oil analysis and repair history within the system of record.  
• Able to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – JDE Edwards E1 knowledge is desirable. 
• Function as a member of the emergency response team organization (ORT and Coxswain activities).

What You Will Bring 

Experience 

• 5 – 15 years relevant post-graduation or equivalent post apprenticeship onsite experience preferably in the oil and gas industrial or engineering production company 

Qualification 

• BSc/ HND/ OND (Second Class Honours, Upper Division/Upper Credit) in Mechanical Engineering and related discipline 
• Successfully completed training as a Mechanical technician within the Oil and Gas or petrochemical industry.  
• Completed training in the mechanical craft trade/technical field e.g. Mechanical Technician, Rotating Equipment Field Service Rep. (FSR).

Expertise 

• Proficiency in Rotating and Fixed Equipment: Demonstrates extensive experience with gas compressors, gas turbines, diesel engines, pumps, cranes, and heat exchangers. 
• Analytical Skills: Capable of diagnosing defects in mechanical rotating and fixed equipment, formulating effective repair plans, and implementing changes in practice to prevent future failures 
• Complex Defect Analysis: Skilled in conducting thorough reviews and analyses of mechanical defects, especially when issues are complex and could result in extended downtime or LPO/flaring events. 
• Collaborative Approach: Effectively collaborates with leadership, subject matter experts (SMEs), and reliability analysts to develop comprehensive solutions. 
• Technical Interpretation: Proficient in reading and interpreting manuals, specifications, drawings, blueprints, design manuals, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). 
• Effective Communication: Skilled in preparing clear and concise written and verbal reports as required. 
• Competent in the use of mechanical tools and equipment. 
• Process Safety Expertise: Knowledgeable in identifying and assessing process safety hazards and risks, with the ability to develop effective mitigation strategies. 
• Asset Integrity Management: Possesses a strong understanding of asset integrity, particularly in maintaining the integrity of dedicated systems.