operations and maintenance

• Coach, mentor, and develop Field Specialists, trainees, contractors, and new hires.

• Coordinate onboarding programs and field integration for new personnel.

• Conduct learning assessments, facilitate demonstrations, and support competency gap closure activities.

• Partner with Learning & Development (L&D) to ensure workforce compliance with required training programs, including CMS and LMS requirements.

• Coordinate and support vendor-led training opportunities.

• Provide operational support and backfill coverage during staffing constraints and critical business needs.

• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new equipment installations and facility upgrades and ensure personnel receive appropriate training.

• Participate in impact shutdown planning and execution activities.

• Conduct a minimum of three-monthly ride-alongs with Field Specialists to observe work practices, identify improvement opportunities, and reinforce operational standards.

• Train and mentor personnel on Chevron operational systems and digital tools, including Prometheus Mobile, SAP, Exception Capture (EC), Petrasoft, Mobile Operator, Procedure Hub, and EIP.

• Conduct field safety engagements and observations to reinforce safe work practices and operational discipline.

• Support and assist with demonstration approvals and workforce competency validations.

• Partner with HSE personnel to support emergency response drills, Control of Work (COW) exercises, and Operational Excellence presentations.

• Support development, maintenance, redlining, and continuous improvement of EIPs and the EIP digital platform.

• Participate in and support Root Cause Analyses (RCA) when required.

• Support Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), permit reviews, and hazard assessments associated with high-risk work activities.

• Develop and deliver training materials, job aids, and field resources supporting Operational Front Line Maintenance (OFLM) expectations and process safety initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement of HSE-related digital tools and operational workflows.

• Train personnel on spill reporting processes and validate reporting accuracy and compliance.

• Partner with HSE and field teams to promote site cleanliness, environmental stewardship, and proper waste disposal practices.

• Support Operational Excellence initiatives and improvement projects as assigned.

• Monitor equipment rental utilization and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and cost management.

• Identify and support opportunities for operational optimization and process improvement.

• Serve as the single point of contact for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Critical Operating Procedure (COP) review, validation, and coordination efforts.

• Support winter weather readiness activities, including equipment preparation and operational contingency planning.

• Provide support for facility design improvements, artificial lift system enhancements, troubleshooting efforts, and operational reliability initiatives.

• Participate in core business meetings, including: Start of Shift (SOS) Meetings Tactical Work Coordination Meetings, Production Support Team Meetings, Optimization Meetings, & Quarterly Area Operational Excellence Meetings

• Support additional cross-functional engagements and projects as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Three (3) or more years of upstream oil and gas production operations experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of production operations, facility processes, field troubleshooting, and operational workflows.

• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training field personnel.

• Working knowledge of Chevron Operational Excellence (OE) principles, Start Work Discipline, and Control of Work processes.

• Ability to communicate effectively with frontline employees, contractors, field leadership, and support organizations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and operational software systems.

• Ability to travel within the operating area and perform regular field visits.

• Ability to work safely in field environments and meet all physical requirements for site access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent military experience in a technical, engineering, business, or related discipline that provides knowledge and skills transferable to production operations.

• Five (5) years of upstream production operations experience.

• Previous experience as a Field Specialist, Lead Operator, Production Specialist, Operations Coordinator, or similar operational leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of Prometheus Mobile, SAP, Energy Components (EC), Petrasoft, Mobile Operator, Procedure Hub, and EIP tools.

• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs, job aids, and competency assessments.

• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), PSSR processes, and risk assessment methodologies.

• Experience supporting Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, and workforce capability development initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, develop, and influence others while fostering a strong One Team culture.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional efforts and drive operational improvement across multiple teams and disciplines.

“Chevron offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. A hiring incentive may be available for qualified candidates in this role. For additional details, please visit ourCareers Page.”

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