Senior I&E Specialist: Plant Controls & Reliability

Chevron Corp.; Seneca (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corp. in Seneca, IL is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and electrical systems across the facility.

This hands‑on role requires expertise in PLC/DCS, 480V and below, I&E calibration, safety, and regulatory compliance. The position emphasizes reliability, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial I&E experience.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation and calibration.
• Experience with PLC/DCS systems and 480V and below electrical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level).
• Troubleshoot control loops and signals (4-20 mA, HART, Modbus).
• Maintain and repair control valves, positioners, and regulators.
• Support PLC/DCS systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Interpret P&IDs and wiring diagrams.
• Perform motor testing and electrical maintenance.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance actions.
• Support safety and compliance programs (OSHA, NFPA 70E).
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and contractors.

Skills

Process instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems (PLC/DCS)

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Emerson/DeltaV DCS

Education

Associate/Technical degree in Electrical or Instrumentation

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

CMMS (SAP/Maximo)

CMMS documentation

Job description

Chevron Corp. in Seneca, IL is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and electrical systems across the facility.

This hands‑on role requires expertise in PLC/DCS, 480V and below, I&E calibration, safety, and regulatory compliance. The position emphasizes reliability, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams.