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About The Position The ‘Machinery Engineer’ is a team member of the Mech Designs Engineering team within the Chevron ENGINE Designs Engineering group which supports Chevrons Manufacturing and Refineries Assets. This role forms part of a larger engineering network across Chevron with the primary purpose to support all phases of machinery engineering from concept development, scoping, selection, manufacturing, technical audit, final acceptance, start-up, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, steam and gas turbines, motors, generators, fans, gearboxes, and associated systems across large complex process facilities. Key Responsibilities Supports all phases of machinery engineering from concept development, scoping, selection, manufacturing, technical audit, final acceptance, start-up, troubleshooting, and failure analysis Prepare, review, and approve machinery or component purchase specifications which may include preparation of engineering, operating, maintenance or reliability standards, policies and instructions Provide technical review and approval of vendor calculations/drawings and technical reports Participate in resolution of all operational and reliability issues as may occur during start-up and during normal plant operation Answer technical inquiries, make technical recommendations, improve design tools, and develop design procedures Spearhead resolution of quality issues during equipment manufacturing, witness and approve factory acceptance test results on behalf of the company to ensure compliance with Chevron Engineering Standards (CES) Ensures the work practices, applications, data, and tools are effective and efficient to meet Chevron and industry requirements. These include condition monitoring, machinery performance monitoring, routine and turnaround machinery work scope development, and Engineering Work Order development. Lead machinery initiatives and studies to improve plant safety and reliability Support inputs to economic analysis for proposed upgrades or improvements to rotating equipment assets Participate in troubleshooting complex machinery problems, develop alternatives, and work with condition monitoring team members and others to propose and implement solutions for long-term reliability Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Operations, Technical, Routine Maintenance, Turnaround, Projects, Construction Services Group, etc.) to improve asset reliability Ensures lessons learned are shared and incorporated into the applicable systems for sustainability Promote adherence to CES for new or modified equipment and ensure the CES Governance Process is followed for any deviations. Evaluate gaps in CES and recommend changes; facilitate local review of new or revised standards prior to implementation; aid in the deployment and interpretation of CES Interface with Global Manufacturing and Corporate Best Practice teams for sharing of lessons-learned and to investigate new technology or new applications of existing technology Required Qualifications Minimum of 5-10 years relevant experience with rotating equipment in a complex oil and gas operating environment providing engineering, field troubleshooting, equipment selection and specification, vibrations analysis, failure mechanisms, etc. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Complex Process (preferred). Working knowledge of industry-specific engineering manuals and codes, such as American Petroleum Institute (API) repair standards and practices. Proven ability to analyse and understand complex situations quickly and develop practical, appropriate solutions to resolve high impact people/business/process issues Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint) Good written and verbal communication skills Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law. Show more Show less
