Job Description

Summary

Chevron is hiring a Core Maintenance Planner – Instrumentation in Bengaluru, India to provide expert instrumentation maintenance planning support for Chevron’s Refining and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in instrumentation engineering, maintenance work management, and complex process facility operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated job plans, schedules, and execution strategies that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance activities.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fully integrated instrumentation job plans, including step-outs, cost estimates, and detailed job packages.
• Define job scope, task sequencing, and manpower loading for successful execution.
• Ensure planned activities are included in integrated work schedules, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and Turnaround teams.
• Interface with Operators, Contractors, and Management to deliver work incident-free, on time, and within budget.
• Procure materials and services through Material Requisition or Service Order processes.
• Ensure facility and HES standards are incorporated into job plans, following safe work practices such as lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, and hot work procedures.
• Track the physical progress of executed field work against baselines and report to management.
• Manage scope growth/change management, integrating approved changes into execution plans.
• Support planning and execution processes for routine maintenance, centralized maintenance, and maintenance projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or related maintenance discipline.
• Strong instrumentation trade background with deep knowledge of instrumentation maintenance planning.
• Skilled in estimating, planning, scheduling, executing, and closing out maintenance work.
• Understanding of sequencing tasks for complex facility equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, tanks, and excavations.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Work Management processes and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in planning and executing maintenance activities in complex processing facilities.
• Previous experience in Refineries and/or LNG facilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, JDE, SAP, Prometheus, Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems, develop contingency plans, and improve work processes.

Why Join Chevron

• Be part of a globally recognized energy company supporting world-class refining and LNG operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Gain exposure to complex, high-impact projects with opportunities for professional growth.
• Work in a safe, inclusive, and performance-driven environment.

Apply Now

Advance your career as a Core Maintenance Planner – Instrumentation at Chevron Bengaluru. Apply today via the Chevron Careers Page to contribute to efficient and safe maintenance operations across global refining and LNG assets.