Mechanical Technician
Chevron · Seneca, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Chevron (chemicals) in Seneca, IL. CMRT (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician) or CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional).
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1613 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- PLC 47%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Chevron in Seneca
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Full description from ChevronAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent. **Experience may substitute education requirements.
- ✓Valid Driver's license
- ✓3-5 years of related experience (Strong technical background), depending on education.
- ✓Ability to use office equipment (computer, copy machine, calculator, etc.)
- ✓Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines
- ✓Work independently or with others as a team to complete assigned projects
- ✓Awareness of new technical developments and ability to apply new knowledge to the processes in place.
- ✓Be available for daily work and overtime as required
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Centrifugal pump operation and maintenance
- ✓Millwright or mechanic training
- ✓Welding skills or Certification
- ✓Cause analysis
- ✓CMRT (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician) or CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional)
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to provide technical expertise as required
- ✓Disciplined self-starter with good organizational skills
- ✓Demonstrate attention to detail
- ✓Ability to effectively analyze reports and communicate information to co-workers.
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Total Number of Openings
1
Specialty Operations BU is accepting online applications for the position of Mechanical Technician through November 5th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
The purpose of this job is to be responsible for and assist with performing the maintenance of all equipment in the plant, identifying and ordering spare parts, working with contractors to maintain and upgrade the plant, and improving the reliability of the plant. This position is also responsible for ensuring the plant is maintained in a safe and clean condition.
may include but are not limited to
- •Perform corrective maintenance, adjustments, and emergency repairs,
- •Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, overhaul, and upgrades of plant mechanical, rotating, and stationary equipment.
- •Perform predictive maintenance work.
- •Write and update work orders and other information in the computerized maintenance management system.
- •Write Requisitions for parts and materials
- •Be available for callouts.
- •Assist in Turnaround and Project planning and scheduling.
- •Perform failure analysis, and suggest and implement improvements.
- •Learn new skills as needed to maintain the plant.
- •Assist operations as needed
- •Operate equipment such as fork trucks, man lifts, etc.
- •Assist maintenance, engineering, and operations management as needed
Work considerations
Standing: Frequent (34% to 66%)
Sitting: Frequent (34% to 66%)
Walking: Frequent (34% to 66%)
Bending/Stooping: Occasional (1% to 33%)
Reaching above shoulders: Occasional (1% to 33%)
Kneeling: Occasional (1% to 33%)
Pushing/Pulling: Occasional (1% to 33%)
Climbing: Occasional (1% to 33%)
Repetitive hand movements: Frequent (34% to 66%)
Requires good general physical ability to move freely throughout facilities. Extended periods of time walking, standing and other physical activities related to achieving job responsibilities. Good vision and hearing, corrected to normal for managing operations for safety in job functions.
The position may require extended and flexible working hours to ensure effective operation. Requires ability to move freely throughout the facilities, directing and coordinating a variety of activities. Occasionally exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, feedstock, dust, and medium to high noise levels within the building due to running equipment. Potential exposure to chemicals, and hazardous materials used in the biodiesel process.
Relocation options
Relocation will not be considered.
International considerations
International assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that is unable to provide sponsorship/VISA.
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 approx. 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 submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.
Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Maintenance assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
- •The compensation and reference to benefits for this role are listed in this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to U.S. payroll offers.
- •The anticipated hourly wage for this position is USD 35.22.
- •Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities, and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/ .