What are the responsibilities and job description for the Downstream, Midstream & Chemicals - Maintenance Execution SME (Execution Excellence) position at Chevron?
Chevron is seeking a Maintenance Execution Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support execution excellence and contractor performance across DM&C operations. This role provides field‑focused expertise to improve maintenance productivity, execution quality, and cost performance by promoting standardized execution practices and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Execution SME works closely with site teams, contractors, Planning & Scheduling, and Procurement to ensure maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plan.
Key Responsibilities
Chevron places the highest priority on the health and safety of our workforce and the communities we serve. This role is expected to demonstrate strong safety leadership, support Chevron’s Operational Excellence (OE) principles, and promote safe, disciplined work execution.
Relocation
Relocation for this position is at the discretion of management. In general, most employees will be able to perform this role at their facilities listed above and will not be required to relocate within the US
Special Considerations
This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment. Global Offshore Payroll applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the US immigration FAQ document for more information about visa appointment timing.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $158,600 – $274,800.
Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.
Key Responsibilities
- Observe and assess maintenance execution and contractor performance through regular field engagement
- Identify execution inefficiencies and drive corrective actions through coaching and best‑practice deployment
- Promote standardized execution methods and share lessons learned across operating sites
- Support productivity assessments, execution strategy reviews, and improvement initiatives
- Partner with contractors and internal stakeholders to improve execution outcomes and accountability
- Advise site leadership on execution risks, productivity opportunities, and performance trends
- Support resolution of execution‑related issues impacting cost, schedule, or reliability
- Strong experience in maintenance execution within refining, manufacturing, or complex industrial environments
- Solid understanding of craft productivity, contractor execution models, and field work practices
- Experience translating execution data and observations into practical, actionable improvements
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with contractors, site leadership, and cross‑functional teams
- Willingness to spend significant time in the field and travel between sites as required
- Experience supporting contractor performance management or productivity improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with planning and scheduling interfaces and execution standards
- Strong communication and influencing skills in field and leadership settings
- Experience working in environments with PLAs / union trades, labor relations interfaces, or large industrial construction projects.
Chevron places the highest priority on the health and safety of our workforce and the communities we serve. This role is expected to demonstrate strong safety leadership, support Chevron’s Operational Excellence (OE) principles, and promote safe, disciplined work execution.
Relocation
Relocation for this position is at the discretion of management. In general, most employees will be able to perform this role at their facilities listed above and will not be required to relocate within the US
Special Considerations
This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment. Global Offshore Payroll applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the US immigration FAQ document for more information about visa appointment timing.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $158,600 – $274,800.
Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.
Salary : $158,600 - $274,800