Experienced Laboratory Technician

Chevron • El Segundo, CA

6d • $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Includes quality control inspections, chemical testing in support of production operations processes at the plants, refineries. Manufacturing Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Experienced Laboratory Technician (internally referred to as a Laboratory Inspector) located in El Segundo, California through 2/24/2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The successful candidate(s) will complete an accelerated Laboratory Inspector training program within 1 year of hire. Chevron Products Company is committed to being the top performer in the U.S. petroleum downstream business. To accomplish this goal, the El Segundo Refinery is working to become the industry leader in refining petroleum products in a safe, reliable, competitive, and environmentally sound manner. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: Performs a wide variety of tests in a production environment on refinery process samples and finished products per established procedures. Test methods vary from simple methods such as density/gravity, color, and viscosity to more complex methods such as knock (octane) testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, ICP metals, etc. Checks test results against specifications. Utilizes standard Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes to ensure accuracy and precision of results. Validates data, performs calculations, and reports test results. Checks and calibrates equipment, reviews test methods, and performs preventive or corrective maintenance.

Requirements

• At least four years of work experience as a laboratory technician or chemist in a laboratory specializing in petroleum testing relevant to refinery operations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license
• Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and short notice shift coverage as needed.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• This job is a Safety Sensitive Position and is subject to Random Drug/Alcohol testing in addition to pre-employment background screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience: Laboratory testing, Refinery/Chemical Plant Process Operations, Military fueling operations.
• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System
• College degree (BA, or BS) in Natural Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) OR Technology (Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing), including college chemistry AND/OR 2 years military experience.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with formal safety processes
• Effective communication skills, teamwork skills, problem solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of tests in a production environment on refinery process samples and finished products per established procedures.
• Test methods vary from simple methods such as density/gravity, color, and viscosity to more complex methods such as knock (octane) testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, ICP metals, etc.
• Checks test results against specifications.
• Utilizes standard Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes to ensure accuracy and precision of results.
• Validates data, performs calculations, and reports test results.
• Checks and calibrates equipment, reviews test methods, and performs preventive or corrective maintenance.

Benefits

• 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 http://hr2.chevron.com/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED