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4Chevrons Shale & Tight Business is accepting online applications for the position of Electronic Instrumentation Specialist (EIS) Apprentice located in Midland/Odessa TX Orla TX Pecos TX Carlsbad NM or Hobbs NM through March 31 2026at 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time).
The EIS Apprenticeship is designed to build technical skills in the electrical and instrumentation discipline and gain experience in field operations. As part of the program apprentices will work with a range of equipment and systems such as overhead power lines programmable logic controllers (PLCs) transmitters and communication systems and more providing valuable exposure to real-world applications in the industry.
Through a combination of structured training and immersive on-the-job learning Apprentices are introduced to the complexity and criticality of work management maintenance execution and equipment servicing/repair. The position provides direct exposure to the Chevron Way Values and the strong safety culture that defines the Shale & Tight Business.
Apprentices will work closely with a dedicated mentor complete two assignments across different operational areas to develop a broad understanding of how teams and functions work together to safely deliver production and minimize downtime and will also participate in computer-based and classroom training.
This is a temporary 6month field-based position.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid Drivers License
Ability and willingness to work day and night shift work weekends and holidays based on the assigned work schedule.
Live within 50 miles of the work location
This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven record in Safety and Reliability
Applicants must meet at least one of the following: complete an Applied Associates of Science degree (such as Instrumentation and Control (PLC) Computer Information Systems Automation Electrical Electronics or related field) OR have equivalent education or military training OR finish a certificate program degree (such as Instrumentation and Control (PLC) Computer Information Systems Automation Electrical Electronics or related field) with previous oil & gas or similar industry experience. Additionally a minimum GPA of 2.5 in core classes is required and transcripts must be uploaded to the applicants online profile.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with reliability safety and/or environmental process-related issues.
Previous experience with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation
Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.) and an aptitude for learning new software applications.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers contractors and internal and external customers.
Relocation Options:
Relocation wont be considered.
International Options:
International assignments wont be considered.
IMPORTANT NOTE
As part of the application process you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approximately 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 submitting your application at which point you will have 72 hours to complete the online assessment.
Once complete your assessment score will be valid for 180 days.
Should you reapply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.
Candidates will need to complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening background check physical functional capacity examination as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
U.S. Regulatory notice:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Required Experience:
IC
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