Experienced Metals (Pipefitter/Boilermaker/Welder)

Chevron • Richmond, CA

18h • $56 • Onsite

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 Metals (Pipefitter/Boilermaker/Welder) located in the Richmond, California through March 19th 2026, at 11.59 pm (PT) The Experienced Refinery Metals Craft Mechanic is a journey-level Boilermaker, Pipefitter, and Welder who will perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction type of work in the field and shop settings of the refinery. The duties include weld fabrication of piping, equipment and structural, removal and installation of new/existing equipment, rigging, blinding, fresh air work, confined space work, high-temperature work, etc. This position works with others. Maintenance crafts, Reliability, Operations, and Technical groups daily. As a 24/7 operating refinery, working overtime, weekends, holidays, and shift work is required. For additional information on this position, please contact Mauricio Ochoa – Work Phone: [phone]

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to fabricate piping, structural, and equipment with little to no guidance.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization including Technical, Operations, and Maintenance
• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices and maintain a personal commitment to Incident and Injury-Free Operations
• Must be able to provide proof of journey-level Metals Craft through Boilermaker, Pipefitter, and/or Welder certification.
• 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

• Minimum of 5 years of refining or petrochemical experience.
• 10 years of Journey-Level Metals Craft experience
• Able to weld CS pipe in a 6G position with SMAW or GTAW process

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper performance of work within reasonable time limits and following established procedures, regulations, safe practices, and all applicable codes.
• Works in Process Plant and Shop environments
• Performs troubleshooting, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Fabricate piping structural and equipment in the field and shop environments.
• Perform all metal craft requirements to safely work on plant equipment.
• Ability to utilize hand, power, and precision tools safely and effectively.
• Makes necessary craft computations and uses a computer.
• Must be able to take initiative, work independently, plan and organize own work.
• Responsible for estimating labor and materials and 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 and follow 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.
• This position requires driving on a routine basis.

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