OS Trainee

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Ordinary Seaman (OS) Trainee position located in San Ramon California through April 3rd 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).

The OS Trainee is expected to seek out opportunities for growth and development aboard the vessel and to be proactive in their approach to OS Trainee will learn and perform the duties and responsibilities of the OS in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. OS Trainee will focus on safety issues related to assigned deck tasks.

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

• Performs manual tasks in the Deck Departments
• Wipes up excess oils and greases and otherwise cleans machinery bilges grating decks bulkheads and vessels hull.
• Cleans chips scales washes paint paints polishes and performs other maintenance work as directed by the ships officers.
• Assists in the loading unloading stowing and inventory of stores materials and equipments.
• As a member of the deck assists in handling docking and mooring lines and wires connecting and disconnecting cargo hoses.
• Performs general housekeeping work in deck and storage areas.

Safety:

• Active and positive participant in monthly safety meeting.
• Points out unsafe acts or conditions to everyone on board.
• Stops work if unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
• Able to participate in an Emergency Response team.

Teamwork/Working with Others:

• Effective in relating to others
• Willing to assist others.
• Works well under pressure.
• Maintains an appropriate demeanor and appearance.

RequiredQualifications:

• Full-time Student atSan Jacinto College.
• Eligible for USCG Issued License upon graduation.
• Valid Merchant Mariner Credential with OS Endorsement upon commencement of the assignment.
• VPDSD Training (Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties).
• Basic Safety Training.
• Basic Tanker Familiarization Training.
• ValidTransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Valid Passport.
• Valid STCW Medical Certificate.

Preferred Qualification:

• Extra-curricular activity (i.e. Sports Student Government Membership in Technical Society etc.).

Relocation Options:

Relocationwill notbeconsidered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignmentswill notbe considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $22.31 USD hourly. The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on their skills experience and qualifications.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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