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Date: Sep 11, 2025

Location: USA: Orange, TX, US, 77630

Company: CPChem

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

 

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel.” Our commitment to foster a culture of belonging ensures that regardless of your background or experience, your voice is valued and heard, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

 

Introduction

We are seeking Electrical Technician(s) to join the Operations & Maintenance team for the new Golden Triangle Polymers facility located in Orange, TX that will be operated by Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and be part of a team contributing to the design, startup, and operation of a new plant from the ground up. This position will transition to ongoing operations following commissioning and startup with an expected commitment through stable start-up operations.

 

Initially, the Electrical Technician(s) will serve as SME for the project phase. They will assist the project through collaborating with contractors, participating in PHAs, supporting MICE classification, drawing review, etc. Following start-up, the job functions will transition to a more traditional role characterized by normal plant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all health, safety and environmental practices and policies 
  • Remove and install electrical related equipment up to 138kv 
  • Installs electrical equipment (examples include but are not limited to conduit, wires, support, and related equipment) 
  • Troubleshooting and repair electrical equipment 
  • Perform preventive maintenance on 480/4160 volt motor starters, motors up to 23,000 H.P., UPS systems/ batteries, A.C. and D.C. variable speed drive controllers and electrical motors

Required Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology OR High School Diploma and one of the following: 
    -Level II NETA or higher or equivalent certification
    -Journeyman Electrician License
  • At least 5 years of medium to high voltage experience in an industrial or heavy commercial setting
  • Knowledge of how to program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g. Triconex, Allen Bradley, Modicon)
  • Able to diagnose and locate circuit, component, and equipment faults
  • Experience with motor starter/switch gear troubleshooting for AC and DC systems
  • Knowledge of programming and troubleshooting VFDs. 
  • Experience using all types of electrical test equipment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with ladder logic and controls.
  • Experience in the development and completion of multiple significant programs and control schemes.
  • Familiarity with industrial process engineering and controls
  • Knowledge of protective relay function, data download, troubleshooting, and alarm (first out) diagnosis
  • Experience with the checkout of instrument control loops in existing plants or plant expansions and works with contractors to ensure proper installation 
  • Experience with assisting the Control Systems Specialists and I/E engineers with design and implementation of projects
  • Use of specialized electrical test equipment (e.g. low resistance ohm detector and PDMA test set)

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

 

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status.

 

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

 

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: Yes

Closing Date: 09/25/2025


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