Laboratory Technician Trainee

Chevron • Pascagoula, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Chevron is hiring one Laboratory Technician Trainee in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The role performs testing on refinery process samples and finished products using prescribed methods and quality control and quality assurance protocols. Testing ranges from density, distillation, and viscosity methods to more complex analyses such as gas chromatography, XRF, octane testing, and ICP.

The technician provides chemistry information, analytical testing services, instrument troubleshooting and repair, and consulting to support refinery groups and laboratories. The position supports required testing around the clock, including work on rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. It is designated as safety sensitive, and candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a petrochemical, environmental, or industrial laboratory.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office, and aptitude for learning new software.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations, with a proven track record in safety and reliability; this is a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with chemical or refining analytical testing instrumentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or 2 years of college-level Chemistry with 2 years of laboratory experience, or 3 years of experience in a petrochemical, environmental, or industrial laboratory.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of refinery or chemical plant process operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide chemistry information, analytical testing services, instrument troubleshooting and repair, and consulting for main and process laboratories to support refinery groups.
• Perform a wide variety of tests on refinery process samples and finished products according to established procedures.
• Use test methods ranging from density/gravity, color, and viscosity to knock (octane) testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
• Check test results against specifications and use standard Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes to ensure accurate and precise results.
• Validate data for accuracy and integrity, perform calculations, and report test results.
• Check and calibrate equipment, review test methods, and perform preventive or corrective maintenance.
• Participate in the safety program, including assessing tasks to ensure preventative safeguards are in place and functioning as designed, and documenting losses and potential losses.
• Perform required testing on refinery process samples and finished products in support of 24/7 operations.

What This Job Offers

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