Operations Engineer

About the Company

Chevron’s Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru brings together Chevron’s global expertise and local talent in India to improve agility and accelerate technology-driven solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s energy challenges. Chevron is a major global energy company involved in crude oil and natural gas production, fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, additives, and supporting technologies.

The company’s purpose is to deliver affordable, dependable, and progressively cleaner energy that supports human progress. Its long-term vision focuses on being recognized worldwide for its people, partnerships, and performance.

Role Overview

The Operations Engineer will support Chevron’s Asset Retirement organization, which manages a substantial set of equipment and infrastructure across multiple North American plant locations. These sites generally include water treatment systems, piping, rotating equipment, tanks, and other process assets. This role is focused on improving operating performance and lowering costs while keeping plant outputs within required specifications.

The engineer will help shape and implement operating and maintenance approaches, define new design foundations, build maintenance plans, create equipment sparing and idling approaches, and introduce remote monitoring and control solutions.

Work Schedule

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, so working hours are aligned to business needs. Regular shifts are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and these hours may change depending on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review current plant basis of design and recommend updated design standards centered on minimum functional needs.
• Improve run-and-maintain economics by proposing operating and maintenance approaches that reduce both operating and upkeep costs.
• Study operational data to uncover patterns, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, then share clear findings with management and AR teams.
• Track plant performance in real time through advanced monitoring tools and respond quickly when unusual conditions appear.
• Use digital systems and modern technologies to improve visibility into operations and support better decisions.
• Work with field personnel to coordinate prompt responses to operating issues and keep contractor and Chevron teams aligned.
• Maintain compliance with safety rules and environmental requirements while reinforcing a strong safety-first mindset.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline; relevant experience may be accepted instead of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting operations in a remote or onsite capacity, or in a similar role within manufacturing or oil and gas processing plants.
• Hands-on experience creating and applying operating and maintenance strategies for an entire plant.
• Strong analytical ability, along with practical use of data analysis tools and software.
• Capability to develop maintenance and reliability strategies for plant operations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across varied teams.
• Ability to handle a fast-moving environment, balance multiple priorities, and work independently with a self-driven approach.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for water treatment plants.

Preferred Background

Experience in manufacturing operations or water treatment operations is highly desirable.

Benefits and Growth

• Opportunity to contribute to major energy initiatives and build a career in a collaborative, inclusive workplace.
• A culture centered on innovation, teamwork, and safety.
• Work environments designed to support focus, wellbeing, and innovation with digital tools for smooth collaboration.
• Structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to work on meaningful projects aligned with company priorities.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and digital solutions influencing the future of energy and enterprise.

Inclusion Statement

Chevron welcomes applications from people of all abilities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds, and is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone’s contribution is valued.

Application Notes

Chevron is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status for this position.

Privacy and Terms

Candidate information is handled according to Chevron’s privacy notice. Applicants are expected to review the relevant country-specific application statements before submitting an application.

The term ENGINE refers to the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center operating under Chevron Global Technology and Services Private Limited, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation. It is used here for convenience and does not indicate a separate legal entity.

This posting provides a general outline of the role and workplace context. Duties, details, and outcomes may change based on business needs and individual performance.