Downstream, Midstream & Chemicals - Maintenance Execution SME (Execution Excellence)

Chevron • North Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Chevron is seeking a Maintenance Execution Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support execution excellence and contractor performance across DM&C operations. This role provides field‑focused expertise to improve maintenance productivity, execution quality, and cost performance by promoting standardized execution practices and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Execution SME works closely with site teams, contractors, Planning & Scheduling, and Procurement to ensure maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plan.

Requirements

• Strong experience in maintenance execution within refining, manufacturing, or complex industrial environments
• Solid understanding of craft productivity, contractor execution models, and field work practices
• Experience translating execution data and observations into practical, actionable improvements
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with contractors, site leadership, and cross‑functional teams
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field and travel between sites as required

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting contractor performance management or productivity improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with planning and scheduling interfaces and execution standards
• Strong communication and influencing skills in field and leadership settings
• Experience working in environments with PLAs / union trades, labor relations interfaces, or large industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess maintenance execution and contractor performance through regular field engagement
• Identify execution inefficiencies and drive corrective actions through coaching and best‑practice deployment
• Promote standardized execution methods and share lessons learned across operating sites
• Support productivity assessments, execution strategy reviews, and improvement initiatives
• Partner with contractors and internal stakeholders to improve execution outcomes and accountability
• Advise site leadership on execution risks, productivity opportunities, and performance trends
• Support resolution of execution‑related issues impacting cost, schedule, or reliability

Benefits

• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees