What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder/Pipefitter Fabrication Mechanic position at Chevron?
Chevron Oronite Company is accepting online applications for the position of Welder/Pipefitter Fabrication Mechanic at our Oak Point Plant located in Belle Chasse, Louisianna, through April 27th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Relocation Options:
Relocation will not be considered.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Important Information
Assessment
As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.
You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.
Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Maintenance Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Performing a variety of field and shop welding, pipe fitting, and boilermaker activities on petrochemical manufacturing equipment.
- Operating various welding shop equipment.
- Repairing vessels, columns, boilers, furnaces, tanks, and piping. Includes proper NDE testing of piping.
- Disassemble and reassemble heat exchangers.
- Reading and fabricating from blue print / isometric drawings.
- Performing mechanical and troubleshooting activities.
- Occasional shift work and overtime is required. The position can also be called out after normal work hours as needed.
- Work associated with this position involves working outdoors year-round.
- Working at heights with 100% tie off, in confined spaces, and working under full faced breathing air.
- Ability to adjust to and implement new and changed work processes and procedures.
- Performing other incidental work and assisting other crafts to complete jobs.
- Organizing, planning and executing daily work assignments.
- Following routine duties, safe work practices and demonstrating safe work behaviors.
- Required to wear chemical suits at times, including GraLite®
- Required to operate boom truck and carry deck cranes
- Working with other functional departments such as Reliability, Operations and Engineering daily.
- Fabricators are required to have previous welding certifications for pipe per ASME section IX requirements for Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel (GTAW and SMAW) with filler metals ER70S-2(GTAW) / E-309-16(SMAW).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in pipe welding, pipefitting and boiler making.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Must possess the ability to understand isometric and structural drawings.
- A valid Driver's License.
- Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
- Demonstrated familiarity with Industry and corporate standards and Best-Practices
- Basic computer skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Strong personal initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Select applicants must pass pre-employment tests and participate in personal interviews.
- All applicants must pass pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, background security checks and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- All jobs are safety sensitive and are subject to random drug testing.
- Relevant welding / pipefitter / boiler maker vocational or trade school, college, military or formalized training program graduate
- Greater than 5 years of chemical plant refinery experience in pipe welding, pipe fitting and boiler making.
- Experience and knowledge of plant operating equipment, safety devices, vent systems, utility systems and safety equipment.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements
- Working knowledge of SAP PM or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Relocation Options:
Relocation will not be considered.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Important Information
Assessment
As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.
You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.
Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Maintenance Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.