Jan Szczygiel
About Jan Szczygiel
Jan Szczygiel is a Maintenance Technician (INLEC) at Chevron's Gorgon LNG Plant with extensive experience in operations and maintenance across various industries.
Current Position at Chevron
Jan Szczygiel is currently working as a Maintenance Technician (INLEC) at Chevron, specifically at the Gorgon LNG Plant. He is responsible for a wide variety of instrument and electrical core maintenance tasks across the entire facility. His role requires a specialized focus on E&I core maintenance, front-line/breakdowns, fire & gas systems, quality measuring instruments, and integrity critical instruments and equipment. Additionally, Jan ensures the functionality of safety shutdown instruments and power generation systems, maintaining a high standard of operational reliability.
Previous Work Experience
Jan Szczygiel has extensive professional experience in various roles connected to maintenance and instrumentation. He worked at UGL Limited as an Inlec Maintainer from 2015 to 2020 at the same Gorgon LNG facility. Prior to that, he held a position at Instrowest Pty Ltd as an Electrical/Instrument Technician from 2012 to 2015. He also worked at Alcoa in a similar role from 2009 to 2012. Throughout these positions, Jan developed a comprehensive understanding of operations and maintenance across LNG, natural gas, chemical industries, metal mines/refineries, and power plants.
Educational Background
Jan Szczygiel attended Challenger TAFE where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He achieved a Certificate IV in Instrumentation, Process & Control, and also a Certificate III in Electrotechnology. This technical education provided him with a solid foundation in instrumentation technology and electrical work. Previously, he completed his high school education at Kolbe College, where he received a High School Diploma (Year 12) from 2003 to 2007.
Skills and Professional Expertise
Jan Szczygiel is highly skilled in various technical areas related to maintenance and instrumentation. His expertise includes E&I core maintenance, front-line/breakdowns, fire & gas systems, quality measuring instruments, integrity critical instruments and equipment, safety shutdown instruments, and power generation systems. He is experienced in permit to work systems, isolations, commissioning, and testing. Jan maintains a high level of safety, recording no injuries or incidents throughout his career.
Interpersonal and Team Skills
Jan Szczygiel possesses strong interpersonal skills which make him an effective team member and leader. He is capable of working both independently and as part of a team. His ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively has been a significant asset throughout his career. Jan is consistently motivated and eager to learn something new on the job every day, which supports his ongoing professional development and adaptability in various technical environments.