Operator Trainee

Manufacturing Operations is accepting applications for the position of Operator Trainee located in El Segundo California through April 16th 2026 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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

• Serves as an Operator Trainee at the El Segundo Refinery

• Operates on shift assigned processing treating and/or stock handling equipment either manually or with instrumentation

• Operates furnaces pumps compressors that process raw materials feedstocks and product transfers

• Performs other assigned duties such as maintenance repairs housekeeping and emergency response requirements

• This position requires driving on a routine basis

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Minimum of two years of any type of work experience. Military experience is counted as work experience.

• Valid Drivers License

• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift overtime as required and on-call

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

• Must pass online pre-employment testing process*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates/Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program

• Previous Operating or Refinery Experience

• Demonstrates knowledge of the assigned processing unit and has the ability to relate it to others

• Displays a comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures

• Demonstrates ability to be a problem solver

• Able to grasp complex issues and apply good problem solving skills to develop recommendations/solutions

• Able to remove roadblocks and consider alternative approaches to arrive at workable solutions

• Looks for opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs

• Able to build rapport and establish positive working relationships both internally and externally to Chevron

• Responds and follows up on requests quickly and efficiently

• Uses feedback to monitor and address customer concerns

• Ability to work closely within a group and with other departments to set priorities coordinate and follow up on business objectives

• Ability to effectively utilize computer tools

• Must be able to work independently take initiative and act on opportunities

• Ability to plan and organize own work

• Ability to multi-task with changing priorities and assignments

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not 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 have72 hoursto complete the on-line 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 Operations 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 salary range for this position is an Hourly salary of 41.53 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 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.

  We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation please email us at .

  Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.