Reliability Development and Improvement Lead

Job Description Reliability Development and Improvement Lead The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, active leadership and supervision for Reliability Engineers and Asset Strategy Coordinators.
• Shape, strengthen, and sustain asset reliability programs, projects, and processes across supported assets.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset by removing barriers and delivering simple, fit for purpose solutions.
• Establish, maintain, and report key performance indicators that provide insight into the effectiveness of reliability programs.
• Set clear expectations for team and individual deliverables; monitor progress, timelines, quality, and performance, and report outcomes.
• Provide work direction, coaching, training, feedback, and professional development to build and sustain team capability.
• Be accountable for developing competence within the Reliability team and supporting career growth aligned with business needs.
• Prioritise work and ensure the team is appropriately resourced to meet commitments and emerging reliability and mechanical integrity priorities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional groups to ensure availability and alignment of technical resources across assets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and Chevron policies, standards, instructions, and guidelines.
• Implement and sustain Chevron processes and systems in support of required work activities.
• Execute Chevron’s Performance Management Process consistently and effectively.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for all team members.
• Understand asset requirements and priorities and clearly communicate work expectations and priorities to the team.
• Ensure team training plans are aligned with business requirements and asset needs.
• Support CMMS migration initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) from a deemed/recognized (AICTE) university
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of Reliability Engineering / Maintenance Build experience in an LNG or complex processing facility
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of asset management frameworks, maintenance strategy development, and criticality analysis.
• High proficiency in Excel and structured data handling for load sheet preparation.
• Familiarity with asset hierarchy, Equipment criticality assignment, asset strategies and master data.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, vendor packages, datasheets, SPIR’s and engineering documents.
• Experience in JDE/Maximo and SAP/ S/4HANA.
• Ability to validate and update maintainable equipment registers.
• Knowledge of RCM/sRCMs and asset strategy optimization.
• Experience building or validating PMs, job plans, and task lists.
• Understanding of BOM creation, structure, and validation.
• Experience in migration from JDE/Maximo/SAP to S4HANA will be preferred.
• Strong project coordination skills.
• Understanding of data governance and technical object standards.
• Ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across functions.
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks (ISO 55000, 14224, OSHA, API).
• Understanding of Process Safety and its application in the oil & gas or chemical processing industry will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance builds for major Oil & Gas operators is preferred in upstream/downstream operations.

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.

diversity, equity & inclusion statement Chevron values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds to apply.

Chevron is committed to building a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their contribution to our energy future.

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“ENGINE” refers to the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center, which operates under Chevron Global Technology and Services Private Limited, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation. References to ENGINE in this document are for convenience only and do not denote a separate legal entity.

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