Instrument Technician at Chevron

JOB TITLE: Instrument Technician
JOB LOCATION: Escravos, Delta

JOB DETAILS:

• Instrument technician role installs, tests, inspects, maintains, repairs, overhauls and calibrates instrument equipment, ensuring the equipment is maintained in compliance with Chevron procedures and industry standards.  
• The role is also responsible for equipment safety, inventory management and ensuring the System of Record remains updated with relevant maintenance related information. 

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery on work group goals, objectives and activities, understanding the operational workings of equipment, maintenance activities and processes to ensure seamless operations and minimal down time of critical equipment. 
• Identifying and resolving operational and technical problems involving instrument devices (transmitters, analyzers, control valves, PSVs) and control loops.  
• Safely executing routine/corrective maintenance and repair work 
• Maintaining concise equipment records such as calibrations, set points and repair history within the system of record.  
• Able to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – JDE Edwards E1 knowledge is desirable. 
• Functioning as a member of the emergency response team organization (ORT and Coxswain activities).

What You Will Bring
Qualification:

• BSc / HND / OND (Second Class Honours, Upper Division/Upper Credit) in Engineering is desirable; however, a degree with applicable technical industry experience within the instrument discipline may be considered.  
• Successfully completed training as an Instrument technician within the Oil and Gas or petrochemical industry.  
• Completed training in the instrument craft trade/technical field, e.g. Instrument Technician, Instrument Fire and Gas or Controls technician. 

Experience:

• 5 -15 years post-graduation experience in a heavy industry environment (Oil and gas, refining, chemical plants, pulp/paper plants, etc.) as instrument technician.
• Fire & gas and controls technician experience will be an added advantage secondary. 

Expertise:

• In depth, demonstrated understanding of Instrumentation, Commissioning, Calibration, Preventive Maintenance, Distributed Control System (DCS), Process Control, Control Valves, Loop Checking, Transmitters, and switches.  
• Reading and interpreting manuals, specifications, drawings and blueprints. Reading and interpreting meters, gauges, charts, and various instruments. Reading and interpreting design manuals, P&IDs, and preparing clear written and verbal reports as required.  
• Clear understanding and interpretation of cause-and-effect logic diagrams, wiring schematics, P&ID drawings, and instrument datasheets.  
• Competent in the use of instrument/tools (Emerson AMS Trex Device Communicator/Hart 375 &475 Field Communicator, loop calibrators and variety of Multimeters and Process meters, etc.) to perform maintenance and repair of instrumentation for level, flow, pressure, temperature, position, and water analysis, etc. 
• Ability to use the computer and related software to program controllers and analyze control loops. 
• Knowledgeable in process safety hazards, assesses process safety risks, and develops mitigation strategies.   
• Good understanding of asset integrity, especially maintaining the integrity of dedicated systems. 

Additional Considerations:

• Applicable professional certifications 
• Technical proficiency 
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate, build relationships and interfaces effectively cross-functionally 

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package including medical benefits, health and wellness support.
• A strong, diverse and global workforce and work practices. 
• An innovative and inclusive workplace. 
• Professional and personal development opportunities. 

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Chevron job opening, visit APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!