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Date: Apr 2, 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” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. 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!

 

Purpose/Introduction

We are seeking an Instrument Specialist to join the Reliability 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, this position will be focused on Operational Readiness, assisting in the development of instrument PM strategies and ensuring the plant is properly commissioned to support a safe, orderly, and timely start-up. Following start-up, the job functions will transition to a more traditional role characterized by normal plant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in system completion walkdowns and PSSRs
  • Develop the inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance methodologies for instrument systems ensuring they follow company and industry standards
  • Provide technical expertise to the Project and Maintenance organizations within the facility on instrument systems to ensure that design of equipment and systems meets the intent of corporate and plant design standards
  • Perform factory acceptance tests and monitor the quality of repaired components at vendor shops.
  • Lead and participate in equipment failure/incident investigation and provide recommendations for improvement

Responsibilities (continued)

  • Network with internal and external resources including vendors and contractors to develop effective solutions to equipment issues
  • Respond to and provide technical assistance for instrument equipment problems within the facilities
  • Issue repair reports at the conclusion of critical jobs for proper historical documentation
  • Assist in the creation and review process of preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Participate and complete in Operational Readiness activities supporting the commissioning and startup of the facility.

Skill / Abilities

  • Working knowledge of Flow, Level, Temperature transmitters and devices.
  • Experience with Instrument & Analytical preventative maintenance programs.
  • Experience with Guided Wave Radar level technology.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with all teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a High school diploma or GED with at least 7 years of instrument and analytical experience in operation and maintenance of large industrial plants.
  • Proficient in using instrument test equipment, ex: meters, calibrators, and scopes.
  • Experience providing field support, and participating in check out, commissioning, and start-up.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP S4.
  • Proficient in the use of Meridium APM.
  • Experience with Electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E)
  • Experience utilizing SPI (Smart Plant Instrumentation) software.
  • Ability to communicate information effectively.
  • Must be capable of making decisions and recommendations with minimal supervision.
  • Experience working alongside vendor repair facilities for refurbishment of instrument equipment.
  • Background in maintaining and troubleshooting analytical equipment (CEMS, gas chromatographs, etc.)

 

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 / Affirmative Action 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, 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: 04/16/2025


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