Pasadena Control Systems Engineer

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Pasadena Control Systems Engineer through April 19 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

The Pasadena Control Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring safe reliable and compliant operations of the refinerys process control systems and technology. This role is a member of the Pasadena Controls and Information Systems team.

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

• Configuration monitoring troubleshooting programming and hardware support of Distributed Control System (Emerson DeltaV) Safety Shutdown Systems (SIS) and various PLC applications.
• Leads control systems projects including system upgrades replacements and other lifecycle activities.
• As needed attends factory acceptance tests and thoroughly evaluates new or modified control programming to ensure it meets Chevrons standards and operational requirements.
• Works in collaboration with other functions to design and implement systems/solutions to increase unit optimization and reliability.
• Works 9/80 schedule but must be available for occasional 12-hour shift work as part of 24x7 support for unit startups shutdowns emergency callouts etc. Participates as a member of a rotating on-call support team for after-hours system for training internal Chevron needs or external 3rd party engagements may occasionally be needed (0 to 4 weeks per year).

Required Qualifications:

• In depth experience in process control including design configuration support and programming of distributed controls systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Working experience with DeltaV. Knowledge of SIS system standards and testing protocols. Awareness of common network architectures used in PCN environment including the Purdue Model.
• Demonstrated experience in learning new control technologies understanding opportunities and risks to applying them in a complex process environment and communicating trade-offs effectively to multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and safely. Requires experience and knowledge of common industrial work practices i.e. MOC Stop Work Work Permitting and safe work practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment. Communicates well across operations facilities engineering IT and other functions to improve reliability efficiency and process safety. Good written communication comfortable developing and documenting procedures. Ability to be direct decisive and accountable consistent with our Chevron Way values.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may 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.

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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