Facilities Engineer - Heavy Oil - Steam Generation Specialist / 03221643

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies. The Chevron portfolio includes powerful and respected retail and product brands - Chevron service stations in North America; Texaco service stations in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and West Africa; Caltex services stations in Asia, Australia and parts of the Middle East and Africa; and a broad portfolio of product lubricant brands. College students or recent graduates ready to launch their careers may wish to consider joining us. So too may experienced employees with a strong desire to build on their achievements.

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Position Description:

Chevron Energy Technology Company (ETC) is accepting online applications for a Facilities Engineer - Heavy Oil - Steam Generation Specialist(0608-50162388) located in Bakersfield, California through August 31, 2006.

The Heavy Oil SBUs have identified a need for experienced Heavy Oil Specialists. This position is a two year developmental assignment for experienced (4+ years or post-Horizons) Heavy Oil technical employees who desire to become specialists in their field of interest. Upon completion of the program, it is expected that the candidate will be available to be placed, or post, to heavy oil BUs worldwide based on the needs for their skill set and area of specialty. The program consists of the candidate receiving training and structured mentoring from recognized subject matter experts, transitioning to the candidate performing independent technical work supporting heavy oil projects. Skill areas required to enter the program include special knowledge of heavy oil & thermal/heavy oil facilities design, construction and operations, or operations experience. The specialist program will be managed by the Heavy Oil Organizational Competency Team Leader in ETC HOUR, Bakersfield. Depending upon the nature of the specialist developmental assignment, and mentor, the candidate may report to either a SBU, or ETC HOUR.

Qualifications:

Candidate selection criteria include the following:
- Heavy Oil focus reflected as a part of Career Development Plan
- 4+ years experience (post Horizons)
- Previous Heavy Oil experience required - minimum 2 years
- Willing to relocate to where Heavy Oil Specialist?s are needed

Candidate Attributes:
- Demonstrates interest in developing Heavy Oil expertise = Passion!
- Demonstrates capability to become technical leader and mentor technical expertise
- Demonstrates independent problem solving and study and creativity
- Demonstrates positive teamwork behaviors and skills

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Assist Opcos with heavy oil facilities including steam generation, measurement and control, assist new asset development and / or operational issues, heavy oil technology development, and best practices deployment.

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS OR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS/INFORMATION:

- Bachelor?s degree required and Master?s degree preferred in PE, ChE, ME, EE.
- Relocation benefits will be considered.
- Expatriate Assignment will be considered.
- This is a safety sensitive Position.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Knowledge of process management, steam generation and steam measurement and control.
- Builds strong and positive relationships with team members or customers. Demonstrates ability to network effectively.
- Demonstrated strong team working skills, mentoring skills, and training skills.
- Experience with instrumentation, metering, combustion, heat transfer, process control, and automation systems.