Laboratory Technician Trainee

Chevron • Pascagoula, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Chevron is hiring one Laboratory Technician Trainee in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The trainee performs testing on refinery process samples and finished products using established methods and Quality Control/Quality Assurance protocols. Tests range from basic measurements such as density, color, and viscosity to more complex analyses such as octane testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, XRF, and ICP. The role provides chemistry information, analytical testing services, instrument troubleshooting and repair, and consulting support to refinery groups. The position supports required testing around the clock and is safety sensitive. Candidates must demonstrate a personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations and a proven record in safety and reliability. Applications are accepted through November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Relocation and expatriate assignments will not be considered. Applicants must complete an aptitude and work-styles assessment, which takes approximately 60 minutes; completed scores are valid for 365 days.

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 and a proven track record in safety and reliability.
• Ability to meet the requirements of 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 using established procedures.
• Use testing methods ranging from density/gravity, color, and viscosity to octane testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
• Check test results against specifications.
• Use standard Quality Control and 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 safety program activities, including assessing tasks to ensure preventive 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 a 24/7 operation.

What This Job Offers

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