Chevron is seeking a Maintenance Execution Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support execution excellence and contractor performance across DM&C operations. This role provides field‑focused expertise to improve maintenance productivity, execution quality, and cost performance by promoting standardized execution practices and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Execution SME works closely with site teams, contractors, Planning & Scheduling, and Procurement to ensure maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plan.

Key Responsibilities

Observe and assess maintenance execution and contractor performance through regular field engagement
Identify execution inefficiencies and drive corrective actions through coaching and best‑practice deployment
Promote standardized execution methods and share lessons learned across operating sites
Support productivity assessments, execution strategy reviews, and improvement initiatives
Partner with contractors and internal stakeholders to improve execution outcomes and accountability
Advise site leadership on execution risks, productivity opportunities, and performance trends
Support resolution of execution‑related issues impacting cost, schedule, or reliability

Required Qualifications

Strong experience in maintenance execution within refining, manufacturing, or complex industrial environments
Solid understanding of craft productivity, contractor execution models, and field work practices
Experience translating execution data and observations into practical, actionable improvements
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with contractors, site leadership, and cross‑functional teams
Willingness to spend significant time in the field and travel between sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting contractor performance management or productivity improvement initiatives
Familiarity with planning and scheduling interfaces and execution standards
Strong communication and influencing skills in field and leadership settings
Experience working in environments with PLAs / union trades, labor relations interfaces, or large industrial construction projects.

Operational Excellence & Safety

Chevron places the highest priority on the health and safety of our workforce and the communities we serve. This role is expected to demonstrate strong safety leadership, support Chevron’s Operational Excellence (OE) principles, and promote safe, disciplined work execution.

Relocation

Relocation for this position is at the discretion of management. In general, most employees will be able to perform this role at their facilities listed above and will not be required to relocate within the US

Special Considerations:

This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment. Global Offshore Payroll applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the US immigration FAQ document for more information about visa appointment timing.

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 $158,600 – $274,800.

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.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

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