Manufacturing Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Rigger located in the Richmond California Refinery through April 9th 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time Zone).
Chevron Corporation is one of the worlds leading energy companies. Headquartered in Houston Texas and conducting business in approximately 180 countries CVX is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry including exploration and production; refining marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation.
The qualified rigger / crane signal person will perform a variety of maintenance repair and construction type of work in the field and shop settings of the refinery requiring journey-level skill. Qualified successful candidates will perform duties such as preparing and securing loads for lifting and moving as well as communicating with the crane operator using hand signals or radio communication. inside and outside the Richmond Refinery.
Applies broad level maintenance and reliability knowledge and expertise across the full spectrum of surface facility maintenance activities including inspection troubleshooting repair and both preventative and predictive maintenance.
As a 24/7 operating refinery working overtime weekend holiday and shift work is required.
Key Job Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Performsregular rigging inspectionson pre-determined frequencies.
Performsregular pre-use safety inspections on equipment.
Knowledge of rigging equipment methods and procedures.
Performsbullriggingof hard-to-reach equipment.
Performsjack and rolls.
Read understand and follow Chevron lift plans.
FollowsChevronsworkpermitting system.
Worksin Process Plant Shop and Off-Plot environments.
Teamwork Ability to work cohesively as a team both inside and outside the organization.
Responsible for the safe and economic use of resources.
Looks for and acts on opportunities to increase efficiency and reducecosts.
Ability to grasp complex issues and apply good problem-solving skills todevelop recommendationsand solutions.
Build positive working relationships with operators and other crafts both internallyandexternallyto Chevron.
Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization including Management and Supervision Technical and Engineering Operations and Maintenance.
Must be highly motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while preforming needed tasks with minimal supervision.
Flexibility - Willingness to work overtime and/or change schedules when it is a business need which may include nights weekends and holidays.
Safety Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge of safe work practices and foster a safe work environment.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
A current certification as a qualified rigger and crane signal person
Valid Drivers License.
Able to obtain a TWIC card.
Minimum of 2 years of recent work experience in a related industry or an Apprenticeship or
Certificate from a Trade/Technical School.
Must have strong team and communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an industrial or refinery setting.
Additional certifications related to lifting and rigging.
Relocation Options
Relocation will not be considered.
International Considerations:
International assignments wont be considered.
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 is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on his or her skills experience and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $54.68 USD.
Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes 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
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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Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.