Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Maintenance Team Lead located at the El Segundo Refinery through November 27th at 11:59 PM (PT).
The Maintenance Team Lead (MTL) works within the Maintenance Work Management (MWM) organization and is responsible for the oversight and supervision of Routine Maintenance mechanics within an assigned zone.
The MTL is accountable for the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of maintenance work by employees and contractors, where applicable. This includes scheduled maintenance, break-in work, and unplanned facility emergencies requiring maintenance support.
The role is also responsible for supporting employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback while ensuring compliance with approved safe work practices, environmental requirements, company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
The MTL works closely with Operations, technical resources, Planning and Scheduling, subject matter experts, vendors, contractors, Quality Management, Craft Leads, and other stakeholders to prioritize work, remove execution barriers, and support safe and reliable refinery performance.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Provide direct supervision and leadership to maintenance personnel, including machinists, pipefitters, and instrumentation/electrical mechanics.
- Steward Chevron's Tenets of Operation and their practical application in the planning, scheduling, and execution of Routine Maintenance activities.
- Utilize Maintenance Work Management processes to prioritize work, optimize resources, and make manpower and scheduling adjustments based on changing business needs.
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of daily maintenance activities, including contractor-performed work where applicable.
- Support the Maintenance Work Management process by reviewing job plans, ensuring appropriate resources are available for prioritized work, and conducting regular field visits to identify and remove safety and execution barriers.
- Lead daily start-of-shift meetings to establish priorities, align resources, and set clear expectations for work execution.
- Conduct and review Job Safety Analyses and support pre-job planning to ensure work is executed safely and effectively.
- Coach, mentor, and provide regular feedback to employees to strengthen technical competency, behaviors, and overall performance.
- Provide input to Employee Success Plans (ESPs), Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and annual performance reviews, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Operations, technical teams, Planning and Scheduling, subject matter experts, vendors, contractors, Quality Management, Craft Leads, and other stakeholders to resolve maintenance execution challenges.
- Communicate job status, changing priorities, risks, and execution challenges to appropriate stakeholders and leadership.
- Provide clear and accurate written turnover information for Operations and Maintenance, including weekend and off-shift work where applicable.
- Promote teamwork and accountability across maintenance crafts and cross-functional organizations.
- Drive continuous improvement in Routine Maintenance execution, productivity, work quality, and resource utilization.
- Demonstrate Chevron Way behaviors and maintain a strong commitment to Operational Excellence in all maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance, operations, or related industrial experience in a refinery, petrochemical, chemical, manufacturing, or similar heavy-industrial environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Routine Maintenance execution, Maintenance Work Management processes, safe work practices, job planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
- Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating employees, contractors, or multidisciplinary maintenance teams in a field execution environment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.
- Able to work normal weekday schedule Monday – Thursday and scheduled weekend MTL rotation. Holiday and night shift coverage may be included based on refinery needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising maintenance teams or providing frontline leadership to craft personnel in a refinery or similar industrial environment.
- Experience working with multiple maintenance crafts, including machinists, pipefitters, and instrumentation/electrical personnel.
- Experience with refinery Maintenance Work Management processes, work prioritization, planning and scheduling, and contractor coordination.
- Demonstrated experience coaching and developing employees, managing performance, and driving continuous improvement in maintenance execution.
Relocation Options
Relocation may be considered.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Selected candidate will be required to work in the United States. Chevron is not able to offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
Special Considerations:
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
- The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,300 – $180,500.
- 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. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.
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.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.
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