Chevron Oronite Company is accepting online applications for the position of Mechanic - Fab at our Oak Point Plant located in Belle Chasse, Louisianna, through March 31st, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST

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

• Performing a variety of field and shop welding, pipe fitting, and boilermaker activities on petrochemical manufacturing equipment.
• Operating various welding shop equipment.
• Repairing vessels, columns, boilers, furnaces, tanks, and piping. Includes proper NDE testing of piping. Disassemble and reassemble heat exchangers.
• Reading and fabricating from blueprints / isometric drawings.
• Performing mechanical and troubleshooting activities.
• Work associated with this position involves working outdoors year-round.
• Ability to adjust to and implement new and changed work processes and procedures.
• Performing other incidental work and assisting other crafts to complete jobs.
• Organizing, planning, and executing daily work assignments.
• Following routine duties, safe work practices, and demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Required to wear chemical Personal Protective Equipment at times
• Required to operate boom truck and carry deck cranes
• Working with other functional departments such as Reliability, Operations, and Engineering daily.

Required Qualifications:

• Fabricators are required to have previous welding certifications for pipe per ASME section IX requirements for Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel (GTAW and SMAW) with filler metals ER70S-2(GTAW) / E-309-16(SMAW).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in pipe welding, pipefitting, and boiler making.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must possess the ability to understand isometric and structural drawings.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Be available for occasional shift work, be on-call, and do overtime.
• Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to work at heights with 100% tie off, in confined spaces, and working under full-faced breathing air.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Industry and corporate standards and best practices
• Basic computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• All applicants must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, background security checks, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• This job is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant welding/pipefitter/boiler maker vocational or trade school, college, military, or formalized training program graduate
• Greater than 5 years of chemical plant refinery experience in pipe welding, pipe fitting,g and boiler making.
• Experience and knowledge of plant operating equipment, safety devices, vent systems, utility systems, and safety equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements
• Working knowledge of SAP PM or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Relocation Options: Relocation will be not be considered.

International Considerations: Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTES

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment. 

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the [Operations or Maintenance Assessment], you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Welding Test: Before employment, applicants chosen for hire must successfully pass welding tests on Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel (GTAW and SMAW) with filler metals ER70S-2(GTAW) / E-309-16(SMAW). Qualifications for welding shall be performed as per ASME section IX requirements on pipes of 2” diameter, schedule-160 thickness in 6G position, which shall be considered as qualified for all positions. Qualification shall be done using radiography testing of the test joints.

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

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity 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 disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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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