Facilities Engineer / 00649934

Position Description:Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. OVERVIEW FOR UPSTREAM FACILITIES ENGINEERING AT CHEVRON:We are currently looking for facilities engineers to: •Provide technical support in the development of designs for new facilities.•Optimize processes & operations at existing facilities.•Manage all aspects of construction projects, such as the installation of oil, gas and water production, separation and injection facilities.Our engineers work with tanks, vessels, compressors, pumps, piping, power distribution and computer controls. Work includes making repairs, adding new features or functionality and installing new equipment. Facilities engineers can work in a variety of functional areas including Materials & Corrosion, Pipelines, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Process, Instrumentation & Control, Reliability, and Floating Systems. For more information on Facility Engineering Careers at Chevron, please see http://careers.chevron.com/disciplines/index_of_disciplines/engineering/facilities_design_engineering/default.aspx We have opportunities for Facility Engineers in our San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Business Unit. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, SJV manages oil and gas production operations, including the Coalinga, Cymric, Kern River, Kettleman Hills, Lost Hills, McKittrick, Midway Sunset and San Ardo fields. SJV is the largest producer in California and is home to the global Heavy Oil Center for Excellence.If you are interested in a career in FACILITIES ENGINEERING in Bakersfield, CA please see the position details below and apply directly to this position online:Qualifications:Key Responsibilities:•Provide Engineering and/or project management support for upstream operations with a broad scope of responsibilities in design, construction, maintenance, major turnarounds, and modification of business unit facilities. This support may include early concept development, contracting strategy, reliability, pipelines, materials & corrosion, electric power, civil/structural, fixed and rotating mechanical equipment, and instrumentation & controls.•Responsibilities may include developing conceptual estimates including risk estimates and schedules, project economics, QA/QC, contractor supervision and start-up.•Collaborate and network with peers and mentor those with less expertise in the Operating Companies.NOTE: Resumes submitted in response to this job opening may be reviewed and processed for Chevron by independent service partners.Required (Basic) Qualifications•Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering.•Minimum 2 years experience required in upstream facilities engineering. •Ability to advise operations, maintenance and facility management on design of oil and gas facilities, electrical and instrumentation systems, oil field development projects, or operation improvement projects.•Ability to manage capital projects using a structured method to achieve optimum investment decisions, as well as manage the work practices fundamental in achieving the efficient and successful delivery of projects.•Demonstrates highest safety & environmental performance and leadership traits must be proactive in addressing safety issues and have a proven track record of strong support of processes that support Incident Free Operations. Demonstrate support of management objectives and be a change champion. Have a good understanding of safe design & operating principles.•Ability to work effectively (minimal supervision) in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment. History of success working with complex processes and organizations to ensure project resources (material, equipment, and resources) are secured efficiently. Employ organizational skills, managing diverse workload for multiple customers. •Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, must be able to effectively communicate with management, customers and direct reports. Should have the ability to recognize communication gaps and appropriately address them. •Ability to effectively manage or actively support the work team in a diverse, multidisciplinary group. Ability to maintain positive relationships with peers, contractors, supervisors, and customers.•Demonstrated project management skills. Wide experience in managing multiple small to medium-sized projects.Relocation Options:•Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.Chevron is continuously seeking qualified applicants for these positions in many geographic locations.This is a safety sensitive position.EOE M/F/D/V Learn more about Chevron Location:Central Valley, CA 93311 Status:Full Time, Employee Job Category:Engineering