Benchamas Mechanic Lead

Chevron Technical Center (a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division)

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Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand Until 9/13/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job description

Total Number of Openings

1

Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd is accepting online applications for the position of Benchamas Mechanic Lead located in GOT Benchamas Offshore Field through August 12, 2026 (11:59 PM Thailand Time).

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

  • Direct and supervise technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of GOT

  • Manage and control spare parts inventory and stock levels to support equipment reliability and operational readiness

  • Lead complex troubleshooting and equipment failure investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions are implemented

  • Support the Maintenance Superintendent in managing the mechanical team to achieve production, reliability, and maintenance performance targets

  • Drive the use of efficient and cost-effective maintenance processes, tools, and reliability improvement practices.

  • Ensure compliance with: Safety rules and procedures; Process Safety Management requirements; Company maintenance standards and policies; Provide technical guidance, maintenance quality assurance, and workmanship oversight for mechanical maintenance activities

Required Qualifications:

  • Diploma Technical Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering

  • At least 8 years of offshore Oil & Gas maintenance experience.

  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role involving offshore machinery and equipment maintenance, with demonstrated performance in reliability improvement and hands-on maintenance

  • Strong capability to lead and develop maintenance teams and collaborate effectively with both offshore and onshore personnel

  • Experience providing technical oversight, quality assurance, and workmanship reviews for maintenance activities

  • Proficiency in: Spare parts management, Inventory control, Work Order (WO) management, and Maintenance cost analysis

  • Strong knowledge of: Maintenance Processes, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), Systematic Equipment Reliability Improvement Process, Ability to understand organizational relationships and make effective day-to-day operational decisions

  • Technical Experience Preferred. The role oversees maintenance of: Gas turbines and generators, Compressors, Pumps, Pressure vessels, Cranes, Firewater systems, Lifeboats and safety-critical equipment, Utility and production support systems

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

About this role

Summary

Lead offshore mechanical maintenance team, oversee troubleshooting, repairs, and reliability initiatives.

Job title

Benchamas Mechanic Lead

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

oil & gas

Location requirements

Must be located in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand; no remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineeringoffshore maintenancespare parts managementwork order managementmaintenance cost analysis

Preferred skills

troubleshootingquality assuranceRCAreliability improvementsystematic maintenance

Specializations

offshoremechanicalmaintenancereliabilityteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Nakhon Si Thammarat, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

On-site City