Experienced Operations Technician

Chevron Corporation; Galliano (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Gulf of America (GOA) Deepwater Operations is seeking an Experienced Operations Technician to monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize offshore production equipment from Galliano, LA. The role follows a 14 & 14 offshore rotation, with day and night shifts across a 12-hour schedule.

The successful candidate will join a multi-skilled team dedicated to peak reliability and efficiency by reviewing trends for optimal performance while adhering to Health, Environment, and Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years recent offshore operations experience in petroleum/chemical industries.
• Willingness to work 14/14 offshore rotation with 12-hour day/night shifts.
• Familiar with operating control systems and basic troubleshooting of process systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize offshore production equipment.
• Review trends to ensure peak reliability and efficiency; operate SCADA and SAP work orders.
• Perform routine well testing, data logging, and record keeping.
• Support health, environment, and safety processes and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with offshore peers and contractors to maintain equipment performance.

Skills

Offshore ops

Troubleshooting

Control room ops

Team collaboration

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Services or related field (preferred)

Tools

SCADA

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Chevron Gulf of America (GOA) Business Unit's Deepwater Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Experienced Operations Technician rotating out of Galliano, LA through November 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). This position will assume the responsibility of safely monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing offshore production process equipment. A key aspect will be ensuring the operation is at peak reliability and efficiency by reviewing trends for optimal performance. The successful candidate(s) will work on a multi-skilled offshore operations team, filling roles in basic producing operations on GOA deepwater facilities. Members of the offshore operations team will work on a 14 & 14 rotational schedule and will be expected to work both day shift and night shift during a 14-day rotation. The assignments could be on any Gulf of America deepwater production facility operated by Chevron.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Actively support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event.
• Perform duties as detailed below associated with offshore oil and gas producing operations: Well testing, Record keeping, Monitoring / Operating control systems, Safety device testing, Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process and utility systems, Operate and monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Utilization of SAP to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization.
• Perform normal crane and/or rigging operations Partner with other employees, and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
• Assure all work performed adheres to Chevron's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years recent (no more than two-year absence) operations experience in the petroleum and/or chemical industry.
• Ability and willingness to work a 14 & 14 offshore rotational schedule, 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and operations related issues.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of operations process systems.
• Ability to perform control room operator duties.
• Capable of performing P&ID and field verifications for all Operations IHEs.
• Broad knowledge of operations process systems.
• Familiarity with electronic instrumentation and ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of end devices.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher in Petroleum Services, Industrial Technology, Process Plant Technology, Process Operating Technology, Process Operations Technology, Process Technology, Process Production Technology or related degree, or Military with a rank of E4 or higher with Military Occupational Specialty in Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation, Electrical, Process Ops or related disciplines.
• Minimum of five years recent (no more than two-year absence) operations experience in the petroleum and/or chemical industry.
• USCG licensing is considered a plus.
• Experience working at Chevron-operated GOA deepwater facility.

Relocation Options:

• Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

• Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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 [e-mail]. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law. Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.