Machinery Diagnostics & Condition Monitoring Engineer

Machinery Diagnostics & Condition Monitoring Engineer

Bengaluru, India

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru 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.

The Machinery Diagnostics & Condition Monitoring Engineer is part of the Reliability Engineering team in the Chevron ENGINE center. This role is responsible for advanced diagnostics, failure investigations, and reliability improvement of critical / complex rotating equipment. The role focuses on deep technical analysis, complex machinery troubleshooting, performance monitoring and driving sustainable reliability and availability improvements across operations of Oil & Gas business functions. This role utilizes process and performance data to diagnose developing faults, forecast deterioration, and recommend intervention before functional failure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced machinery diagnostics and failure investigations on critical and complex rotating equipment, including Gas Turbines, Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressors, Steam Turbines, Turbo Expanders, Blowers, and Pumps.

• Execute in-depth vibration and condition-based diagnostics to identify early-stage faults, abnormal operating behavior, and degradation mechanisms.

• Support major equipment overhauls, commissioning, startup, and post-overhaul condition assessments.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive and implement actions.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to condition monitoring engineers and junior diagnostics staff.

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic reports with clear recommendations focused on risk reduction, reliability improvement, and operational availability.

• Drive value delivery through proactive diagnostics, early fault detection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Should be flexible to support Reliability Rotating Equipment workflows (Condition Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance Optimization, History Briefs, Lubrication Analysis & Management, BOP offline Vibration Management etc.)

• Contribute to standardization of diagnostics methodologies, best practices, and knowledge sharing.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

• Minimum 10+ years of overall experience, including at least 8+ years of specialized experience in Machinery Diagnostics and Condition Monitoring.

• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and monitoring complex rotating machinery, including gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, steam turbines, turbo expanders, blowers, and pumps.

• Proven experience working with complex, high-energy machinery within the oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, LNG, or power generation industries.

• Vibration Analyst Category II (VCAT II) certification is mandatory.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in rotating equipment overhauls, field troubleshooting, and machinery diagnostics.

• Vibration Analyst Category III (VCAT III) certification.

• Machinery Lubrication Analyst Level II (MLA II) certification.

• Formal training in Machine Diagnostics Methodology from Baker Hughes / GE Oil & Gas, or equivalent recognized training.

• 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.