operations and maintenance

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Routine Maintenance Team Lead through 04/24/2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CST) located at Pasadena, TX.

The Routine Maintenance Team Lead (MTL) is accountable for leading routine maintenance and project activities.  Application of complex processing facility maintenance and reliability knowledge and expertise, including inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative/predictive maintenance is critical.  Work direction and prioritization for maintenance mechanics is a daily priority. Optimization of maintenance activities to reduce costs, improve reliability, and support safe facility operations is a key value. The MTL is responsible for all aspects of compliance tasks and performance of their respective maintenance team. 

This position reports directly to the General Team Lead in the Routine Maintenance organization. This person must be able to function in several roles: leader, team member, resource, and coach. 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs  

• Manage and supervise Routine Maintenance personnel  

• Champion risk recognition and safeguard implementation  

• Enforce company standards, policies, and rules and maintain environmental compliance  

• Supervise, coordinate, and direct maintenance activities in accordance with Refinery operating plans and instructions  

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to address equipment maintenance and/or construction   

• Recommend improvements to maintenance practices, materials, and inspection techniques  

• Collaborate across the Maintenance & Reliability organization to efficiently identify, prioritize, plan, and execute scope in accordance with strategic and tactical plans  

• Collaborate with the Planning & Scheduling Team on cost & schedule estimate assurance  

• Participate in job walks to advise Planners and Engineers on constructability issues  

• Steward the availability of materials and other needed items at job locations  

• Oversee contractor executed scope as assigned   

• Obtain necessary permits and documentation to facilitate assigned scope  

• Review Refinery rules and regulations with contractors and direct employees, as well as making sure they have been integrated into the Refinery safety management system  

• Explain and enforce all management approved rules, standards, procedures, governmental requirements, and Company policies to assigned personnel to ensure mechanic adherence   

• Ensure mechanics are current with all job required safety and specialty training. 

• Mentor and coach work group with a focus on departmental and personnel development  

• Support turnaround planning and execution (as assigned) 

• Deliver safe and reliable execution of Routine Maintenance activities per the schedule of planned and unplanned (break-in) work  

• Conduct special studies and lead initiatives as assigned  

• Support the updating of standards, emergency procedures, etc  

• Ensure that roles and responsibilities of direct reports and contractors are understood   

• Work closely with Project Controls during preparation of cost/schedule reports, cash flow, and total expenditure forecast  

• Continuously monitor performance in support of Refinery Business Plan and gives advice on status and corrective actions  

• Utilize Maximo to manage work order development, updates, and close out  

• Lead / participate in incident investigations and complete deliverables as required 

Selection Criteria

OE/Safety

• Demonstrated strong safety focus and leadership behaviors by recognizing and understanding risks associated with prescribed scope and the ability to effectively deploy adequate safeguards 

• Extensive experience using Energy Isolation (LOTO), PTW (permit-to-work) systems, JSAs (Job Safety Analysis), SIMOPS, risk mitigation plans, safety work processes related to all maintenance activities 

• Demonstrated ability to consistently understand and apply Human Performance principles to deliver safety expectations for mechanics, with specific emphasis on SIF prevention and use of Safeguard Learning Tool 

• Ability to respond to emergency situations with urgency while maintaining process and personnel safety priorities 

Job Knowledge 

• Extensive craft experience and job knowledge 

• Demonstrated understanding of Routine Maintenance work processes related to planning, scheduling, and executing scope  

• Fluent in design drawings/documentation (P&IDs, data sheets, isometrics, diagrams, etc)  

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective supervision of work scope  

• Demonstrated ability to manage Safe Work practices, equipment design, and construction codes  

• Ability to provide constructability and system maintainability input into the design of new facilities or existing facilities upgrades 

• Understanding of Refinery financial categorization, funding requests, and budget cycles 

Leadership 

• Clear examples of Chevron Way behavior and demonstrated strong interpersonal skills 

• Demonstrated ability to lead, organize and plan maintenance activities including scheduling, preparing work plans, bid walks, safety plans, materials management, cost tracking, onsite crew activities, turnover to operations and commissioning 

• Ability to effectively manage contractors and influence contractor management to improve safety, quality, and efficiency at the job site 

• Ability to work as a team to resolve issues, develop and assess alternatives and execute solutions that meet business needs 

• Ability to collaborate with, contribute to, coach, mentor and support cross-functional teams and contractor personnel to meet safety, quality, and efficiency expectations 

• Steward the effective use of Chevron and Industry procedures and standards 

Communication and Teamwork

• Effective written and verbal communicator 

• Able to build and foster positive relationships with field personnel, operations, contractors, technical teams, and other groups involved in maintenance activities 

• Demonstrated examples of maintaining and promoting Chevron Way behaviors 

• Ability to tactfully manage confrontation and difficult issues as required 

• Listens to others and work to develop “best solutions” to field challenges 

• Ability to mentor contractors, peers, and engineers 

• Demonstrated ability to lead peers  

Special Considerations:

This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment.Global Offshore Payroll applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the US immigration FAQ documentfor more information about visa appointment timing.

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