Experienced Automation Technician

The Chevron Gulf of America (GOA) Business Unit's Deepwater Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Experienced Automation Technician rotating out of Galliano, LA through November 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).  

This position will assume the responsibility of safely monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing and optimizing a wide array of electrical and electronic equipment associated with offshore oil and gas production operations. A key aspect will be ensuring all electrical, process & rotating equipment operates at peak reliability and efficiency by reviewing trends to determine optimal performance.

The successful candidate(s) will work on a multi-skilled offshore operations team filling roles in basic producing operations on GOA deepwater facilities. Members of the offshore operations team will work on a 14 & 14 rotational schedule and will be expected to work both day shift and night shift during a 14-day rotation. The assignments could be on any Gulf of America deepwater production facility operated by Chevron.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Actively support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, maintain, and optimize automation and control systems associated with offshore oil and gas production operations. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of process control, safety, instrumentation, communications, and automation systems. Support and maintain a wide array of automation equipment and technologies, including but not limited to:
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
    • Yokogawa DCS platforms
    • Emerson DeltaV DCS
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA Applications
    • FactoryTalk View
    • AVEVA InTouch (formerly Wonderware InTouch)
    • AVEVA ArchestrA System Platform
    • Other HMI, visualization, and supervisory control applications
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
    • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms
    • GE PLC systems
    • Associated I/O and remote automation equipment
  • Field Instrumentation and Analyzers
    • Pressure transmitters
    • Level transmitters
    • Flow measurement devices
    • Temperature instrumentation
    • Process analyzers
    • Associated signal conditioning and control devices
  • Measurement and Production Systems
    • Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) systems
    • Flow computers and associated communications equipment
    • Custody transfer and production accounting interfaces
  • Industrial Networks and Communications
    • Ethernet/IP
    • TCP/IP
    • ControlNet
    • DeviceNet
    • Serial communications (RS-232, RS-485)
    • Fiber optic communications systems
    • Industrial network infrastructure and managed switches
  • Operations Documentation: Area Classification, P&IDs, and Safe Charts, Wiring/Interconnect drawing
• Gather, prioritize, and assist with the scheduling of automation maintenance projects.
• Drives use of sound Reliability Engineering concepts and principles.
• Utilization of SAP to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization.
• Partner with other employees and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
• Assure all work performed adheres to Chevron's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years recent (no more than two-year absence) automation technician experience in the petroleum and/or chemical industry.
• Ability and willingness to work a 14 & 14 offshore rotational schedule, 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of pneumatic / electronic instrumentation. 
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of control and safety systems and capable of using analytical skills to perform predictive failure analysis.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher in instrumentation or automation technology or Military rank of E4 or higher with Military Occupational Specialty in Instrumentation, Electrical, or related discipline.
• Five plus year's recent (no more than two-year absence) automation technician experience in petroleum and/or chemical industry.
• USCG licensing is considered a plus.
• Experience working at Chevron-operated GOA deepwater facility

Relocation Options:  Relocation will not be considered.   International Considerations:  Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.  

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Maintenance assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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