Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Trainee

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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Trainee located in Pascagoula, Mississippi through August 14th,2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Successful candidates will be expected to progress through the Pascagoula Formal Maintenance Training Program within 3 years of their hire date to become competent and skilled in all aspects of the I&E craft.  This includes but not limited to construction and support of electronic, electrical, and instrument equipment. Instrumentation systems that include 4-20 mA current loops, smart transmitters, thermocouple monitoring systems, vibration monitoring systems, process alarms and controls, programmable logic controllers, foundation field buss, pneumatic instrumentation systems, electrical distribution systems, electrical motor control systems.  Experienced candidates have the potential for early completion of the training program (in as little as six (6) months). This will be based on demonstrated competency witnessed and approved by the Team Leader and a formal test out process. Trainees who successfully test out will receive pay increases that reflect these advanced steps as they progress through the training program. Both written and hands on skill assessments are required to progress through the advanced training. All candidates will be required to successfully demonstrate the ability to climb heights up to 200 feet and satisfy confined space entry testing.

A successful trainee candidate will have responsibilities such as:

• Performing a variety of field and shop work on electrical and instrument maintenance, project and construction assignments. This includes installing cable tray, conduits, and wire pulling.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and supporting electronic, electrical, and instrument equipment and systems that include 4-20 mA current loops, smart transmitters, thermocouple monitoring systems, vibration monitoring systems, process alarms and controls, programmable logic controllers, foundation field buss, pneumatic instrumentation systems, electrical distribution systems, and electrical motor control systems.
• Performing other incidental craft work, e.g., fabrication, machinery, etc. to complete job.
• Organizing, planning, and executing daily work assignments.
• Following routine duties, safe work practices and demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Working with other functional departments such as Reliability, Operations, and Engineering on a daily basis.
• Successful candidates will typically work a 4x10 dayshift work schedule. Typical shifts are Monday - Thursday but can vary based on business needs. Shift work and overtime are often required. The position can also be called out after normal work hours as needed.
• Work associated with this position typically involves working outdoors year-round.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A valid Driver’s License
• Basic computer skills
• 2 years’ instrumentation and/or electrical work experience or completed an accredited trade/vocational program. Military work experience qualifies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an Internship at the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery as an Instrument & Electrical Intern or formalized apprenticeship training program.
• Relevant instrumentation or electrical trade school endorsed by the Central Gulf Industrial Alliance (CGIA), military or formalized training program graduate. If you do not have an Associate's or Technical Degree, but are part of Women in Construction, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or another program, please consider applying.

• Minimum 5 years industrial experience in the instrumentation and/or electrical field.
• Industrial HVAC experience encouraged to apply. Experience could include centrifugal chillers, process cooling, building automation systems, or package DX units.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical di