Operator Trainee

Chevron is one of the worlds leading energy companies with approximately 50000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources including biofuels and geothermal energy.

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

• Operates and monitors company plants and facilities monitors process variables troubleshoots and performs interventions to maintain operating performance.

• Ensures safe work practices and procedures are followed.

• Assumes responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

• Manually operates connecting and disconnecting cargo hoses and load arms on railcars tank trucksships and barges. Manually transfers chemicals from bags and drums.

• Operates manual and automatic valves meters pumps and transfer systems to handle product movement between tanks and process units.

• Operates process units utilizing a wide range of control systems and equipment that includes centrifuges solids transfer systems refrigeration units mixers heat exchangers pumps vacuum systems and filters.

• Operates utility systems that include power generation by gas-fired turbines boilers air compressors hot oil units incinerator furnaces firewater and cooling water systems boiler feedwater treatment and effluent water treatment systems.

• Prepares equipment for maintenance activities and handle minor maintenance.

• Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean work environment and clean equipment such as filters tanks exchangers and other various equipment.

• Requires frequent and extended time outdoors in all climates and in proper personal protective equipment.

• Wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including full-body coveralls protective footwear hard hats hearing protection eye protection full-face respirators and/or self-contained breathing apparatus.

• Works at elevated heights with appropriate fall protection and works within confined spaces.

• Builds rapport in a teamwork environment and establishes positive working relationships both internally and externally to Chevron.

• Grasps complex issues and applies good problem-solving skills to develop recommendations or solutions while looking for opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Able to troubleshoot complex systems and apply good problem-solving skills to developrecommendations/solutions.

• Capability to plan and organize own work and adapt to changing priorities or assignments.

• Meet customer needs and follow up on requests quickly and efficiently. Uses feedback to monitor and address customer concerns.

• Effectively uses computer tools.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Two or more years of manufacturing or industrial-related work experience or prior Military experience or completion of an Associates or Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program or a related equivalent from an accredited program may be accepted instead of work experience.

• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.) and an aptitude for learning new applications.

• Ability and willingness to work rotating day and night shifts weekends overtime on-call and holidays based on assigned work schedule.

• Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening background check physical functional capacity examination as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

• Must have a valid Drivers License.

• Must obtain a valid TWIC before employment.

• This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven record in Safety and Reliability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Oil and Gas Energy Petrochemical or Chemical facilities in roles such as but not limited to Production Operator Process Technician Process Operator Chemical Operator Distillation Operator Utility Operator Process Control Operator Control Room Operator Emergency Response Tank Field Operator Terminal Operator

• Completion of an Associates or Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program or a related equivalent from an accredited program.