23 Apr 2021

Full Time Area Inspectors

for Chevron – Perth

Job Description

The Wheatstone and Gorgon liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities are two of Australia’s largest natural gas plants and are helping to position Chevron as a major LNG operator in Australia and globally. Working on the front line will see you contribute to delivering crucial energy to the world.

Chevron Australia has several exciting opportunities for experienced Area Inspectors to join either the Gorgon or Wheatstone Maintenance and Reliability teams. These permanent roles will be fly-in fly-out on two weeks on, two weeks off rotational roster to Onslow/ Barrow Island travelling from Perth.

The successful candidates must be resident in Western Australia or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.

The role has accountability and responsibility for executing inspection & integrity enactment programs associated with Gorgon or Wheatstone LNG Fixed Equipment Asset Strategy. The Area Inspector is responsible for efficient inspection enactment with excellence in site Utilities, LNG and Inlet facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Serve as a member of the Fixed Equipment Integrity group reporting to the site inspection team lead. The team site provides inspection and integrity management services to Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG production facilities
Ensure safe and reliable operating conditions of fixed equipment through scheduled inspections and repairs to meet Australian code requirements and corporate standards
Develop Risk based Inspection assessments; identification of degradation threats & barriers and identification of appropriate inspection techniques to reasonably detect degradation
Site execution of the Fixed Equipment Asset strategy program and establish appropriate corrective actions. Perform internal and external inspection of pressure vessels, piping, tanks and structures
Ensure all inspection findings, anomalies and non-conformances are assessed and corrective actions raised as appropriate. Ensure measurement against relevant performance standards in line with the Anomaly Management process
Communicate immediate and emerging integrity threats to leadership in a timely manner
Produce and compile appropriate inspection reporting for upload into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and data management system.
Ensure inspection activities are completed safely and efficiently to the required standard in accordance with the agreed schedule for Risk Based Inspection base business, turnaround, projects and campaign programs.
Lead, supervise and co-ordinate site based inspection team members (agency and 3rd Party Contractors)
Assist the site team lead in the allocation of inspection execution resources to support business priorities
Strong & open communication with Perth FEI group to facilitate efficient service delivery as directed by the Asset Integrity Lead and the Site Inspection Lead
Facilitate repair scope development, enactment and completion of post repair inspections
Work with maintenance and operations teams to optimize inspection enactment with excellence. Provide site expertise to ensure work scopes are well defined and efficiently executable
Ensure all equipment required to complete inspection workscope are in place and functioning
Participate in shutdown inspection scope planning and site execution
Identify labour & equipment cost optimization opportunities
Support pressure safety device inspection & testing program to meet regulatory and Chevron standards.
Support the Integrity Operating Window program as outlined in governance documents
Support the Expert Group Risk Based Inspection and integrity management revalidation process
Commitment to health, environment and safety and Chevron best practices

Key skills and experience required:

Bachelor degree in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject
With 3 to 10 years of work related experience
Knowledge and practical application of API510 & API 570 and / or AICIP certification
Demonstrated knowledge of LNG degradation mechanisms
Knowledge and application of Non-Destructive Testing technologies
Knowledge of basic metallurgy and welding applications
Self-motivated, organized and high attention to details
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to identify and build key relationships that contribute to high-class business results
Demonstrated commitment to Chevron’s values of diversity and inclusion, high performance, integrity and trust, partnership and protecting people and the environment

Why join Chevron: (For External Candidates Only:)

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies and has been present in Australia for more than 60 years
You will be provided a competitive package and an opportunity to contribute to two of Australia’s largest natural gas facilities
Chevron offers career development opportunities to all employees including onboarding, training and development, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and networking groups
Chevron is proudly recognised as an employer of choice, guided by a vision of diversity, inclusion and committed to equal employment opportunity
Chevron supports work-life balance and offers employees access to various health and wellness programs

We actively encourage applications from Australian Aboriginals, women, mature age applicants, candidates with disabilities and those with diverse cultural backgrounds. To be a part of our success, apply now.

Position Close Date: Wednesday,19 May 2021, 3pm WST