Chevron Technical Service Engineer | Hydroprocessing & Refining | Bengaluru, India

Job Description

Summary

Chevron ENGINE is hiring a Technical Service Engineer in Bengaluru, India, specializing in Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating, Lube Hydroprocessing, and Residuum Hydrotreating technologies. This role focuses on technical support, catalyst performance monitoring, process design, startup support, and customer engagement across Chevron’s refining operations and global joint ventures. Ideal candidates bring chemical engineering expertise, refinery experience, and advanced hydroprocessing knowledge to deliver operational excellence, troubleshoot complex process units, and provide hands-on technical service to clients.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

As a Technical Service Engineer at Chevron, you will provide hands-on technical support and expertise in hydroprocessing and refining technologies:

• Deliver technical service to Chevron joint ventures and manufacturing facilities for hydroprocessing units.
• Lead startup, monitoring, and troubleshooting of new and existing hydroprocessing units worldwide.
• Advise and mentor colleagues on complex technical issues to enhance organizational capability.
• Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to solve client challenges and drive business growth.
• Standardize engineering methods and improve technical tools for process design and operations efficiency.
• Travel up to 40% for onsite technical support and client engagement.
• Interpret operational data to monitor catalyst performance, recommend operating guidelines, and estimate remaining catalyst life.
• Plan and lead plant shutdowns and startups, including catalyst loading, regeneration, and sulfiding consultation.
• Administer plant performance tests as required and address client operating questions to strengthen customer relationships.
• Participate in conceptual design studies for licensed unit revamps or debottlenecks.

Required Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of hydroprocessing design, operations, kinetics, and data analysis.
• Ability to provide process troubleshooting and startup support in refinery operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with external clients.
• Excellent communication skills to represent Chevron professionally and influence decision-making.
• Organizational and leadership abilities to plan, schedule, and manage multiple activities and teams.
• Familiarity with process design tools such as HYSYS, Pro/II, and heat exchanger design software.
• Understanding of unit operations including heat exchangers, vessels, and distillation columns is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in hydroprocessing, refinery operations, or related chemical engineering roles.
• Experience with hydroprocessing unit operations, catalyst monitoring, and field support.
• Knowledge of process simulators and engineering design tools.
• Preferred: postgraduate qualifications in hydroprocessing or refinery operations.

Why Join Chevron ENGINE

• Work with advanced hydroprocessing technologies across global refinery assets.
• Gain exposure to catalyst performance monitoring, process design, and operational troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a safety-focused and innovative environment.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and global exposure.
• Contribute to Chevron’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career as a Technical Service Engineer at Chevron ENGINE, Bengaluru, India. Click the Chevron Careers Page to apply today and join a global leader in hydroprocessing and refining technologies.