Turnaround Cost Estimator

The Turnaround Cost Estimator is a team member of the Maintenance and Turnaround organization within the Chevron ENGINE. This role supports Chevron’s Refineries and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) assets. This role owns and develops detailed cost estimates for Turnaround events across Chevron Refineries and LNG assets. These detailed cost estimates are primary inputs for budgeting, economic analysis, and event cost and schedule control. This role is responsible for integrating the cost and budgeting process with other planning processes such Schedule Planning and Development, Resource Planning, Cost Engineering Risk, and Contracting and Procurement Plans

Key Responsibilities The Turnaround Cost Estimator (TCE) will have cost ownership of multiple Turnaround projects and will manage the cost related activities from turnaround conception through closeout. The TCE will review and provide updates to the Event Managers throughout the Turnaround phases. Key responsibilities include:

• Compile all contractor estimates to develop the estimates for expenses on the turnaround events.
• Review all staffing plans with the execution team to ensure staffing is at optimum levels to support the turnarounds.
• Review contractor estimates to ensure adherence to contractor’s rates, terms and conditions.
• Provide monthly actual cash flow, forecasts and variance reporting for their projects.
• Collaborate with turnaround schedulers, planners and management to review and manage headcounts during turnaround execution.
• Provide daily cost reporting to the management team during execution.
• Work with contract partners to get final cost forecasts and invoicing completed upon project completion.
• Work with others to adopt digital tools as rolled out for use and provide feedback to product owners.
• Develop standards and norms for estimation and standardisation of the work processes

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Turnaround experience within Complex Facilities.
• Demonstrated relative experience in performing cost estimation activities for a complex processing facility or operating assets in Maintenance turnaround events.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or Maintenance field from a recognized (AICTE) university .

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant turnaround execution and cost analysis experience, in particular supporting turnaround teams in a complex oil and gas operating environment
• Familiarity in supporting operations within the Refining or LNG industry is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Primavera, SAP, SMART GEP, and JDE CMMS and their interfaces with the cost programs.

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.

What We Can Offer You Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.

Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

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