Job Description

Summary

Join Chevron as a Turnaround Cost Estimator in Bengaluru, India, and take a pivotal role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of refinery and LNG maintenance turnarounds. The Turnaround Cost Estimator (TCE) at Chevron develops detailed cost estimates, manages budget integration with planning processes, and provides financial oversight throughout the lifecycle of turnaround events. This position combines cost engineering expertise, operational insight, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize turnaround execution, ensuring Chevron’s world-class safety, efficiency, and operational excellence standards.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for refinery and LNG turnaround events, integrating inputs from contractors and internal teams.
• Review staffing plans to ensure optimal resources for turnaround execution.
• Validate contractor estimates to confirm adherence to rates, terms, and conditions.
• Provide monthly cash flow reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Deliver daily cost reporting to management during turnaround execution.
• Collaborate with turnaround schedulers, planners, and management to monitor and adjust headcounts.
• Work with contractors to finalize cost forecasts and invoicing post-event completion.
• Support adoption of digital tools for cost estimation and provide feedback to product owners.
• Establish standards and norms for cost estimation and streamline work processes.

Required Skills

• Expertise in turnaround cost estimation and budget management in complex facilities.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, resource allocation, and turnaround execution.
• Ability to analyze and compile contractor and internal cost data.
• Skilled in using digital tools such as Primavera, SAP, SMART GEP, and JDE CMMS.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Maintenance discipline from a recognized (AICTE) university.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in turnaround execution and cost analysis in complex oil and gas facilities.
• Hands-on experience supporting operations in Refineries or LNG facilities.
• Familiarity with turnaround planning, scheduling, and budget integration processes.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of prior turnaround-specific experience in complex processing facilities.
• Proficiency with digital permit-to-work and maintenance management systems.
• Proven ability to proactively identify solutions and implement contingency plans.

Why Chevron

• Competitive compensation and market-aligned benefits.
• Exposure to global operations in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in maintenance planning, cost estimation, and turnaround management.
• Work with a highly skilled, innovative team driving operational excellence and safety.

Apply Now

Advance your career as a Turnaround Cost Estimator at Chevron Bengaluru. Apply today through the Chevron Careers Page to contribute to safe, efficient, and optimized turnaround operations at world-class refinery and LNG facilities.