Materials & Corrosion Engineers* / 0322715

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.

If you are interested in this position, you must respond online. No phone, fax or email inquiries from potential applicants, external recruiters or other interested parties, please.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Position Description:

Chevron Energy Technology Company is accepting online applications for Materials & Corrosion Engineers (50151885) located in various international locations and in Houston, Texas through December 31, 2006.

Chevron is a significant producer of oil and gas in many countries around the world including Angola, Nigeria, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, and Venezuela. For more information on Chevron's locations please refer to http://www.chevron.com/operations/ . Many of these areas have active major capital projects and offer the ability to be involved in all stages of project management and operations. The positions offered include residential overseas, rotational (or 28-28), and positions in Houston, Texas. In some positions, especially where knowledge of Chevron processes or software is critical, an assignment with Chevron International may include a short assignment in Houston prior to the overseas assignment.

NOTE: Resumes submitted in response to this job opening may be reviewed and processed for Chevron by Maxwell Drummond, an independent contractor.


Qualifications:

This posting is for Materials & Corrosion Engineers.

CORROSION:
o Able to develop and implement an effective corrosion monitoring and mitigation program in support of an overall mechanical integrity focus. This includes directing the chemical corrosion inhibitor program, cathodic protection program, and painting program and the work of contract service providers . This scope applies to all stationary equipment which includes pressure vessels, pipelines, tanks, interconnecting piping, and structures, etc.
o Technically competent in Corrosion Engineering. Demonstrated experience and results in an operating environment.
o Experience with chemical corrosion programs in an offshore environment.
o Experience with cathodic protection systems and painting programs in an operating environment.

MATERIALS:
o Knowledge of materials properties & effects of fabrication methods on those properties
o Knowledge of fracture mechanics analysis, including testing.
o Knowledge of chemistry & microstructure effects on toughness

? Incident Free Operations. Must be able to champion safety performance of company and contractors.
? Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills: Self starter with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross functional, multinational team.
? Demonstrated project management skills. Experience in managing multiple small to major capital projects.

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS OR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS/INFORMATION:
- Bachelor's degree required in Metallurgical, Materials, or Corrosion Engineering.
- Relocation benefits will be considered.
- Expatriate Assignment will be considered.
- This is a safety sensitive Position.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Incident Free Operation:
Demonstrate highest safety & environmental performance and leadership traits, must be proactive in addressing safety issues and have a proven track record of strong support of processes that support Incident Free Operations.
Demonstrate support of management objectives and be a change champion.
Have a good understanding of safe design & operating principles.
Organizational Skills:
Ability to work effectively (minimal supervision) in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment. History of success working with complex processes and organizations to ensure project resources (material, equipment, and resources) are secured efficiently.
Employ organizational skills, managing diverse workload for multiple customers.
Communication:
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, must be able to effectively communicate with management, customers and direct reports. Should have the ability to recognize communication gaps and appropriately address them.
Leadership & Teamwork:
Ability to effectively manage or actively support the work team in a diverse, multidisciplinary group. Ability to maintain positive relationships with peers, contractors, supervisors, and customers.
Project Management:
Demonstrated project management skills. Wide experience in managing multiple small to medium-sized projects.
Technical Competence:
Knowledge of materials properties and effects of fabrication methods on those properties.
Knowledge of fracture mechanics analysis, including testing. Knowledge of chemistry & microstructure effects on toughness.
Technical Competence:
Technically competent in Corrosion Engineering. Demonstrated experience and results in an operating environment.
Experience with chemical corrosion programs in an offshore environment.
Experience with cathodic protection systems and painting programs in an operating environment.
Technical Competence:
Demonstrated ability to work with Regulatory Agencies to approve and/or adopt alternate inspection and monitoring techniques/requirements.