Experienced Instrumentation Mechanic

Chevron • Richmond, VA

13d

About The Position

Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical systems, including fixed and rotating equipment, engines, pumps, generators, compressors, piping, valves, vessels. Identifies and implements reliability, integrity, economic, carbon reduction, and safety improvements for above systems. Performs routine tasks independently. General supervision of non-routine work. Has basic knowledge of Chevron policies and practices Manufacturing Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Experienced Instrumentation Mechanic located in the Richmond, California through March 19th, 2026, at 11.59 pm (PT) Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing, and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. An Experienced Refinery Instrumentation Mechanic plays a key role in a wide variety of instrumentation maintenance tasks such as installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of process control and analytical equipment in a large industrial facility. Instrument mechanics work in a shop and field environment. This position works with other Maintenance crafts, Reliability, Operations, and Technical groups on a daily basis. As a 24/7 operating refinery, working overtime, weekends, holidays, and shift work is required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Journey Level-Instrumentation - Must be able to provide proof.
• This job is a Safety Sensitive Position and is subject to Random Drug/Alcohol testing in addition to pre-employment background checks.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years working as Journey-Level Instrumentation.
• Analyzer experience is preferred
• A degree or certification in the Instrumentation field.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation Mechanics are responsible for the proper performance of work within reasonable time limits and in accordance with established procedures, regulations, safe practices, and all applicable codes.
• Works in Process Plant and Instrument Shop environments.
• Performs troubleshooting, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Disassembles repairs assembles and installs instrumentation equipment as required.
• Maintains and repairs process equipment
• Works safely and effectively using test equipment such as multimeters, signal generators, and communicators.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial instrumentation including electronic, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Makes necessary craft computations and uses a computer.
• Ability to read instrumentation drawings such as P&IDs and schematics.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently.
• Has the ability to plan and organize own work.
• Responsible for the safe and economic use of resources.
• Looks for and acts on opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ability to display a comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures.
• Ability to grasp complex issues and apply good problem-solving skills to develop recommendations/solutions.
• Build positive working relationships with operators and other crafts, both internally and externally to Chevron.

Benefits

• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.
• Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED