What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Chevron?
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Automation Technician located in Mckittrick, California through July 14th, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The Automation Technician is responsible for the maintenance and upgrades of all aspects in field instrumentation, automation, regulation, and control systems.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine maintenance on Electrical and Pneumatic, Sensors, Controllers and final Control Elements.
• Independent identification and troubleshoot of process control issues and suggesting, selecting and performing corrective recommendations to optimize automation systems.
• Apply National Electric Code and follow all Chevron 1389A safe work practices.
• Troubleshoot, repair and perform routine maintenance on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Operator Interface Terminals (OITs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
• Special projects/assignments related to automation issues and practices.
• Assist in automation process design and implementation.
• Interface with others to map process/workflows, identify improvements, and develop plans for implementation.
• Interface with Engineering and other Operation groups to evaluate and implement solutions.
• Participate in root cause failure analysis on incident investigations on an as-needed basis.
• Lead development of job plans and Standardize Procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and shutdowns.
Required Qualifications:
Current Instrument Society of America (ISA) Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1 certification.
Must possess, or have previously held, valid California Electrical State Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license
Minimum five years of automation and electrical experience in engineering, construction, or maintenance.
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.
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