operations and maintenance

Chevron Operations and Turnarounds is accepting online applications for the position of Turnaround Planner - Metals located at El Segundo, California through June 30th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Overview:

Plans and participates in the execution of turnarounds. Contributes to the development of long-range turnaround plans.  Coordinates efforts across disciplines to develop and manage turnaround worklists.  Compiles and reviews execution plans and schedules, and develops mitigation/contingency plans for risks/exposures.  Manages input of documents and data into the turnaround management application (IMPACT Web). Facilitates turnaround close-outs, look-backs, and benchmarking.       

Supports larger customers/clients and may lead functional projects under infrequent supervision.  Developing a detailed knowledge of the work function.

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

• Champion incident-free operation. 
• Ensure all safe work practices are followed (LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot work, etc.).
• Conduct routine audits.   
• Participate in tailgate and monthly safety meetings. 
• Investigate all incident reports and takes action to prevent recurrence.
• Steward scope input/justification.
• Develop and communicate FEL plans (i.e. Contracting, Communication, Permits and critical lifts, Facility Plans, etc.).
• Adhere to the IMPACT process, including adherence to milestones, KPI ratability, scope creep.
• Work with Capital Projects project managers to determine who will manage pre-TA and TA work.
• Select and manage contractors to ensure tools, materials, labor resources and equipment are available for maintenance work. 
• Coordinate support from internal resources to facilitate turnaround work (Pass Control, Security, Shops, Operations, Technical, etc.).
• Select and manage company resources to oversee turnaround work.
• Establish clear work direction to mechanics to optimize work efforts. 
• Administer personnel policies consistently within established guidelines. 
• Effectively coach, train, and lead mechanics to achieve high performance standards.
• Facilitate weekly and daily meetings to coordinate team activities.
• Document all Lessons learned from all Phases of turnaround planning.
• Adopt digital tools as rolled out for use and provide feedback to product owners.
• Develop budgets and monitor costs to meet objective.

Required Qualifications:

• United States citizenship
• Oil & Gas industry turnaround maintenance planning/execution experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective verbal communication skills

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