Experienced Maintenance Machinist

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Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical systems, including fixed and rotating equipment, engines, pumps, generators, compressors, piping, valves, vessels. Identifies and implements reliability, integrity, economic, carbon reduction, and safety improvements for above systems.

Performs work of medium complexity and may assist on projects. Receives close supervision only on non-routine and critical aspects of work. General knowledge of Chevron policies and processes.

Chevron Products Company is accepting online applications for the position of Experienced Maintenance Machinist located in the El Segundo, California Refinery through May 13th at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time Zone).

A Refinery Machinist will perform a variety of maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and construction type of work in the field and shop settings of the refinery. This position requires journey-level skills, working with other Maintenance crafts, Reliability, Operations, and Technical groups daily. As a 24/7 operating refinery, working overtime, weekend, holiday, and odd shift work is required.

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

• Maintain and repair steam and mechanical drive systems such as steam turbines and electric motors.

• Maintain and repair process equipment such as valves, pumps, compressors.

• Ability to safely and effectively utilize hand, power, and precision tools. Makes necessary craft computations and uses a computer

• Performs troubleshooting, preventive, predictive, and corrective. maintenance activities on all types of machinery including rotating and reciprocating equipment.

• Disassembles, repairs, assembles, and installs equipment and machinery as required.

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.

• Works in Process Plant, Shop, and Off-Plot environments.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and has the ability to plan and organize own work.

• Responsible for the safe and economic use of resources.

• Looks for and acts on opportunities to increase competencies, efficiency, and reduce costs.

• Ability to grasp complex issues and apply good problem-solving skills to develop recommendations and solutions.

• Build positive working relationships with operators and other crafts, both internally and externally to Chevron.

• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization including Management, Technical, Operations, and Maintenance.

• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices and maintain a personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations.

• This position requires driving on a routine basis.

Required Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent. 

• Valid Driver's License.

• A minimum 3 years experience as a Millwright in the refining or petrochemical industries.

• Must be able to use computers to enter work histories and perform corporate compliance activities. 

• The position will typically work a 4x10 dayshift work schedule. Typical shifts are Monday through Thursday but can vary based on work needs. Occasional shifts and weekend work will be required. 

• Willing to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends.   

• Willing to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies. 

• Willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation on a daily basis. 

• Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation. 

• Willing to climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without accommodation. 

• Willing to support Chevron’s policies around a harassment-free work environment; Initiatives around Health, Safety, and the Environment and uphold the Company’s diverse and inclusive work environment policies. 

• This job is a Safety Sensitive Position and is subject to Random Drug/Alcohol testing in addition to pre-employment background screenings. 

• This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate a personal c