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Field Specialist - Pipeline Operator

Pecos, Texas

R000059563

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    • Medical, Dental, and Vision care coverage
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    • Domestic Partner Benefits
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    • Advanced hands-on training and Career Development
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Field Specialist - Pipeline Operator

Pecos, Texas

R000059563

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Total Number of Openings

1

Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company is accepting online applications for the position of Field Specialist – Pipeline Operator position located in Pecos, TX through October 29th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (CDT).


This position assumes the responsibility of monitoring, maintaining, and optimization of all production process variables, pipeline gathering system, disposal systems, and ensuring that all production and gathering equipment is operating at peak reliability and efficiency, as well as acquiring and storing data.

This position has an 8/6 work schedule.

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

  • Actively supports Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the MCBU Safe Practice Manual, Control of Operations principles, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event.

  • Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas pipeline gathering systems, disposal systems, and compressor stations.

  • Perform duties associated with oil and gas pipeline operations and pipeline pigging.

  • Oil gathering facilities.

  • Compressor stations.

  • Third party LACTs systems.

  • Saltwater disposals.

  • Records keeping and data input.

  • Monitors computer control systems.

  • Tests safety devices.

  • Monitor SCADA systems.

  • Partners with other employees, contractors, and third parties to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency.

  • Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization.

  • Assures all work performed adheres to Chevron's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.

  • DOT/PHMSA reporting and compliance training.

  • Consistent communication with the team on status of the pipeline network and associated facilities.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of six months current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.

  • Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends and holidays of assigned work schedule and overtime based on workload.

  • Possess a valid driver's license.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in Petroleum or Process Technology or related technology discipline.

  • Two years current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.

  • DOT/PHMSA pipeline OQ training.

  • Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues.

  • Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment.

  • Familiar with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation.

  • Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, SCADA, and an aptitude for learning new software packages.

  • Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks with limited supervision.

  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.

  • Ability to manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision.


Relocation Options:

Relocation benefits may be considered within Chevron parameters.


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.

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

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