Core Maintenance Planner – Instrumentation at Chevron Bengaluru

September 10, 2025

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

TitleCore Maintenance Planner – Instrumentation
LocationBengaluru, India
ShiftMonday to Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 10:30 pm)
ExperienceMinimum 5 years in instrumentation maintenance planning
Tools/TechnologiesExcel, JDE, SAP, Prometheus, Primavera P6
Employment TypeFull-Time
DepartmentOperations & Maintenance – Chevron ENGINE

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.