Mechanic Apprentice

Chevron•Orla, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron’s Shale & Tight Business is accepting online applications for the position of Mechanic Apprentice located in multiple locations through August 17th, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time). The Mechanic Apprenticeship is designed to build technical skills in preventative maintenance tasks and gain hands-on experience in corrective repairs of oil & gas mechanical equipment. As part of the program, apprentices will work with a range of equipment and systems such as reciprocating engines and compressors, centrifugal compressors, vapor recovery units (VRUs) & air compressors, centrifugal pumps and more, providing valuable exposure to real-world applications in the industry. Through a combination of structured training and immersive on-the-job learning, Apprentices are introduced to operating, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining oil and gas production in partnership with Field Operations, Integrated Operations Center, and Maintenance and Reliability team members. The position provides direct exposure to the Chevron Way Values and the strong safety culture that defines the Shale & Tight Business Unit. Apprentices will work closely with a dedicated mentor,to develop a broad understanding of how teams and functions work together to safely deliver production and minimize downtime and will also participate in computer-based and classroom training. This is a temporary 6‑month field-based position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid Driver's License
Ability and willingness to work day and night shift work, weekends, and holidays based on assigned work schedule.
Live within 50 miles of the work location or willingness to relocate within 50 miles of the work location for the duration of the apprenticeship
Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven record in Safety and Reliability.

Nice To Haves

Applicants must meet at least one of the following: complete an Applied Associates of Science degree (Mechanical Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology or Mechanically related field) OR have equivalent education or military training OR finish a certificate program (Mechanical Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or Mechanically related field) with previous oil & gas or similar industry experience.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 in core classes is required, and transcripts must be uploaded to the applicant’s online profile
Previous experience with reliability, safety and/or environmental process related issues.
Previous experience with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation
Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and an aptitude for learning new software applications.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Performs work for the functions/groups to which these students or recent graduates are assigned.
Supports clients/customers and assists with functional projects under regular supervision.
Has a general knowledge of the work function
Build technical skills in preventative maintenance tasks
Gain hands-on experience in corrective repairs of oil & gas mechanical equipment
Work with a range of equipment and systems such as reciprocating engines and compressors, centrifugal compressors, vapor recovery units (VRUs) & air compressors, centrifugal pumps and more
Operating, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining oil and gas production in partnership with Field Operations, Integrated Operations Center, and Maintenance and Reliability team members.
Develop a broad understanding of how teams and functions work together to safely deliver production and minimize downtime
Participate in computer-based and classroom training.