operations and maintenance

Manufacturing Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Instrument & Electrical Mechanic located in Pascagoula, Mississippi through July 26th, 2026, 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, and electrical motor control systems. Experienced candidates have the potential for early completion of the training program (in as little as (15) fifteen 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 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.

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

• 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.

• 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 daily.

• Successful candidates will typically work a 4x10 day shift 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 craft work experience

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.

• Minimum 5 years’ industrial experience in the instrumentation and/or electrical field.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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 Maintenance assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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

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