Chevron Oronite Company is accepting online applications for the position of Mechanic – Fab at our Oak Point Plant located in Belle Chasse, Louisianna, through March 31st, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Performing a variety of field and shop welding, pipe fitting, and boilermaker activities on petrochemical manufacturing equipment.
- Operating various welding shop equipment.
- Repairing vessels, columns, boilers, furnaces, tanks, and piping. Includes proper NDE testing of piping. Disassemble and reassemble heat exchangers.
- Reading and fabricating from blueprints / isometric drawings.
- Performing mechanical and troubleshooting activities.
- Work associated with this position involves working outdoors year-round.
- Ability to adjust to and implement new and changed work processes and procedures.
- Performing other incidental work and assisting other crafts to complete jobs.
- Organizing, planning, and executing daily work assignments.
- Following routine duties, safe work practices, and demonstrating safe work behaviors.
- Required to wear chemical Personal Protective Equipment at times
- Required to operate boom truck and carry deck cranes
- Working with other functional departments such as Reliability, Operations, and Engineering daily.
Required Qualifications:
- Fabricators are required to have previous welding certifications for pipe per ASME section IX requirements for Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel (GTAW and SMAW) with filler metals ER70S-2(GTAW) / E-309-16(SMAW).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in pipe welding, pipefitting, and boiler making.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must possess the ability to understand isometric and structural drawings.
- A valid Driver’s License.
- Be available for occasional shift work, be on-call, and do overtime.
- Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
- Ability to work at heights with 100% tie off, in confined spaces, and working under full-faced breathing air.
- Demonstrated familiarity with Industry and corporate standards and best practices
- Basic computer skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Strong personal initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- All applicants must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, background security checks, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- This job is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant welding/pipefitter/boiler maker vocational or trade school, college, military, or formalized training program graduate
- Greater than 5 years of chemical plant refinery experience in pipe welding, pipe fitting,g and boiler making.
- Experience and knowledge of plant operating equipment, safety devices, vent systems, utility systems, and safety equipment.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements
- Working knowledge of SAP PM or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Relocation Options: Relocation will be not be considered.
International Considerations: Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
