Richmond, California on an initial 12-month assignment (with the possibility of extension / becoming permanent).
Key Accountabilities
- Operates complex distillation and process laboratory equipment maintaining round-the-clock operations under the direction of the supervisor/lead technician or operator. (Laboratory equipment includes large and small reactors, research units and distillation columns.)
- Operating at elevated temperatures, high pressures as well as atmospheric and sub-atmospheric pressures.
- Full participation in Operational Excellence (OE) individually, on your crew and the ESU team.
- Operates process units, utility systems, and related equipment in accordance with the requests of research scientists and engineers with oversight of the supervisor or lead technician.
- Ensures equipment is properly inspected to detect any unsafe or improperly functioning equipment.
- Follows the work of new experiments, new additions or changes to process units and house systems to assure adherence to safe work practices.
- Provides support in sample handling activities for research and crude assay samples for internal and external customers and other internal labs.
- Meets OE objectives and milestones.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, process equipment and/or instrument technology.
- OE for Labs.
- ROP (Refinery Operator Training) experience/attendance.
- Chemicals, heavy oil and distillate research or related materials.
- Some knowledge of electrical systems.
- Basic excel and word software.
- Strong Communication & Chevron Way Behaviors.
- Strong Commitment to OE in lab and office environments.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key.
Education: High School diploma/GED required.
Preferred: Associate degree, or equivalent in science, technology, mechanical/pipe fitting trade or related field.
Location: Richmond, California.
Work Schedule: DuPont Schedule (day shift - 4 nights / 3 off / 3 days / 1 off / 3 nights / 3 off / 4 days / 7 off).