Operator Trainee

Chevron • Richmond, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Operator Trainee located in Richmond, CA through March 19th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: Operation of process units utilizing a wide range of control systems and equipment that includes tanks, mixers, heat exchangers, pumps, furnaces and vacuum systems Operation of manual and automatic valves, meters, pumps and transfer systems that move product between tanks and process units Comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures and Process and Personal Safety. Housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment and clean equipment such as filters, tanks, exchangers and other equipment This position requires driving on a routine basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years of any type of work experience. Military experience is counted as work experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Job necessitates driving on a routine basis
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift (Example: Work for four days, then have three days off, then work three nights), overtime as required Including staying at work for up to 16 hours, weekends/holidays/days off and on-call.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including; full-body coveralls, protective footwear, hard-hats, hearing protection, eye protection, full-face respirators and/or self-contained breathing apparatus
• 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
• Candidates must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 6 months of employment
• Must be able to work at heights with appropriate fall protection, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in a high noise environment.
• Must be able to work outside, with potential exposure to heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must pass online pre-employment testing process

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of work experience as a Process Operator in an oil refinery/petrochemical plant.
• Console Operator or Head Operator qualifications
• 2 years work experience in refinery or petrochemical industry
• Associate's/Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program
• Regional Occupational Program (Process Plant Operator or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic) certificate completed within the last 2 years
• Military work experience

Responsibilities

• Operation of process units utilizing a wide range of control systems and equipment that includes tanks, mixers, heat exchangers, pumps, furnaces and vacuum systems
• Operation of manual and automatic valves, meters, pumps and transfer systems that move product between tanks and process units
• Comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures and Process and Personal Safety.
• Housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment and clean equipment such as filters, tanks, exchangers and other equipment

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.

What This Job Offers

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