Career at Chevron 2012 : Rotating Equipment Reliability (RER) Analyst |

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Job Description

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Chevron Products Company is accepting online applications for the position of Rotating Equipment Reliability (RER) Analyst located in El Segundo, California through September 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).


Overview:The RER Reliability Analyst is responsible for coordinating and leading the machinery reliability program for assigned process units. These responsibilities include documenting accurate machinery history, developing and implementing machinery solutions to machinery threats and bad actors, developing long term machinery reliability recommendations, preparing machinery capital budget and expense budget recommendations, and providing technical support/coverage of unplanned/emergency machinery situations. Provides guidance on preventive and predictive machinery maintenance, determines root causes of machinery failures, and develops solutions to prevent recurrence.

Position Details:
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
  • Record Keeping - Documents machinery history accurately and completely with an emphasis on root cause identification and scope of repairs. Maintains machinery files, prioritized worst actor lists, and surveillance information in an up-to-date fashion. Completes all associated paperwork (ACD, MOC, etc.) with design changes and upgrades.
  • Design Review - Analyzes machinery history for assigned area and develops prioritized reliability improvement opportunities. Reviews new machinery installations to optimize machinery reliability through adherence to Refinery and Corporate specifications/standards. Provide support for HAZOPS, PHA, HSE, and Incident Investigations as required.
  • Quality Assurance - Provides support to Project Services and Zone Maintenance departments through the development and review of machinery repair checklists, preventive maintenance checklists, and maintenance procedures as necessary. Provides support to the Operations department through the development and review of operating procedures and checklists as necessary. Supports the safe commissioning of systems by ensuring that new or repaired equipment installations meet safety standards by participating in PSSRs.
  • Machinery Protection - Provides technical support to ensure that key mechanical equipment is adequately protected by reliable protection systems. Assists Operations department in determining appropriate alarm and control limits for machinery.
  • Machinery Condition Monitoring and Surveillance - Performs routine condition monitoring and diagnostics of both "garden-variety" and major machinery in addition to enhanced monitoring as dictated by machine condition. Performs visual surveillance of operating equipment and breakdown inspection of failed equipment. Evaluates machinery performance.

    Required Qualifications:
  • 5 Experience with machinery repair and/or machinery diagnostics.
  • Experience with machinery condition monitoring systems.
  • Strong interest in machinery analysis - focus on identification of potential reliability threats.
  • Experience with using databases and storing of electronic data.
  • Excellent Planning and Organizational Skills.
  • Excellent Communication Skills; written and oral.
  • Excellent Team Skills; work well with others.
  • Self Starter; can work without close supervision.
  • Strong understanding of Excel and Word computer programs.

    Preferred Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5 years experience with machinery condition monitoring systems
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Machinery Engineering.

    Relocation Options:Relocation 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.