Chevron in South Africa Job Vacancy for Instrumentation Mechanician

Chevron is one of the world’s leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy. To learn more, visit the Explore Chevron website.

We operate 100,000 barrels per day refinery in Milnerton, Cape Town, that produces gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, fuel oil, paving asphalt and other products. Chevron South Africa also has interests in a lubricant oil manufacturing plant in Durban and maintains a laboratory and blending plant there.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Instrumentation Mechanician located in Milnerton, South Africa through , August 8, 2017.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Calibration ,stripping and inline installation of control valves, pneumatic,hydraulic and electric actuators
  • Calibration and installation of measurement transmitters, for level, pressure, temperature or flow
  • Tube bending  and installation for impulse lines
  • Removal and flushing of level chambers and level probes

Required Qualifications

  • Recognised Control Instrumentation Certificate or National  Light current Diploma
  • NQF level 4
  • At least 5 years experience. (Preferably Refining or Petro-chemical industry)
  • Drivers licence
  • Understanding of permit to work, and plant safety
  • Not afraid of heights and physical fit to climb narrow multi-storied  catladders
  • Reliable car for after hours standby duties,shutdown shift work, and overtime as per operational needs
  • Understanding of  PID ,logic diagrams and Loop drawings
  • Experience with portable digital calibrator communicators
  • Instrinsic safety and ex knowledge
  • Practical experience with flange ratings and bolting
  • Trade Test ( Red seal certification desirable)

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron South Africa parameters.

International Considerations:

Selected candidates will work in South Africa under the local payroll system and benefits.

Employment Equity:

Selections will be made in line with the Chevron South Africa Employment Equity plan.

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