Operations Trainee

operations and maintenance

be on the front lines of tackling today’s energy challenges

use your knowledge and skills to help create energy solutions that forge new paths

Operations Trainee

Pascagoula, Mississippi

R000074025

At Chevron, we put our people first. At the core of our success lies a commitment to delivering impeccable operations and maintenance. From upholding the physical well-being of our community to constantly innovating for enhancements, we are dedicated to supporting a sustainable energy future with the right team members.

Full-Time On-site work model success profile

At Chevron, we are dedicated to the success of our teams – we believe these attributes enhance the team to thrive in a competitive, safety-focused environment while collaborating for individual growth and advancement.

• Team player
• Communicator
• Problem-Solver
• Detail-oriented
• Self-starter
• Adaptable

Culture Step into Chevron each day for a hands-on opportunity to collectively grow, collaborate with enthusiasm, and enhance your skills.

Join the journey to elevate our energy company's global reputation, where our outstanding people, strong partnerships, and top-tier performance take center stage.

Built on empowering values, Chevron encourages connections not only within your team but also within the communities and environments we proudly serve.

hear from our people

At Chevron, our greatest resource is our diverse people community. Our network of professionals execute highly skilled tasks to guarantee the safety and seamless continuity of our operations while working together to ensure excellence.

shardae

ian

vanessa

meet shardae Associate Plant Operator

“Working here makes me see things differently. Just being here knowing that I am impacting the world in my own way”

meet ian Associate Complex Facility Process Engineer (former Lead Plant Operator)

“It’s nice to have a part in being part of something bigger than myself”

meet vanessa Process Engineer

“I work for a company that can accommodate me in all stages of my life”

benefits

• Yep, we’ve got the same benefits all those fancy office jobs have. And more. When you have everything you need, you can go a lot further than you’d ever expect.

• Benefits may vary by location and country. Visit our benefits page to learn more.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision care coverage

• Retirement and Savings Plans

• Domestic Partner Benefits

• Annual Incentive Awards

• Disability, Life, and Accident Insurance

• Education Assistance and Support

• Advanced hands-on training and Career Development

• Internal Promotion Opportunities

• Paid vacations and holiday

• Access to counseling services and treatment facilities

• Programs to help you balance your work and personal life

• Health and wellness resources and programs, including fitness centers at many major locations

• Operations Trainee

• Pascagoula, Mississippi

• R000074025

• Manufacturing Operations is accepting online applications for the position for Operations Trainee located in Pascagoula, Mississippi through October 11th at 11:59PM (Central Standard Time).

• The Operator Trainee position at the Pascagoula Refinery is a dynamic role where you will work with a team at an assigned processing, treating, and/or stock handling equipment to help refine crude oil to various products such as gasoline or jet fuel. In this role, you will partner across most departments to efficiently refine 369,000 barrels per day to which are distributed across the Gulf Coast.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Ownership for their personal safety and the safety of others.

• Building a comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of the assigned processing unit, and can relate it to others.

• Spending frequent and extended time outdoors in all climates and in proper personal protective equipment.

• Maintaining the unit’s maintenance, repairs, housekeeping, and emergency response requirements

• Operation of process units utilizing a wide range of control systems and equipment that includes refrigeration units, mixers, heat exchangers, pumps, vacuum systems, filters, and atmospheric and pressurized storage tanks.

• Operation of our utility systems that include power generation by gas-fired turbines, boilers, air compressors, hot oil units, incinerator furnaces, firewater and cooling water systems, boiler feedwater treatment, and effluent water treatment systems.

• Ability to complete manual operation tasks that include connecting and disconnecting cargo hoses and load arms on railcars, tank trucks, ships, and barges as well as manual transfer of chemicals from bags and drums.

• Operation of manual and automatic valves, meters, pumps, and transfer systems to handle product movement between tanks and process units.

• Operation of process units from both the field and the control room, including making process and equipment moves through the console, coordinating field execution, and maintaining safe operating conditions while meeting production, reliability, and environmental objectives.

• 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.

• Work at heights up to 200ft with appropriate fall protection and work within confined spaces.

• Candidates who build rapport, thrive in a teamwork environment and establish positive working relationships both internally and externally with Chevron.

• Can grasp complex issues and apply good problem-solving skills to develop recommendations or solutions while looking for opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Creative thinkers who can remove roadblocks and consider alternative approaches to arrive at workable solutions.

• Capability to plan and organize own work and adapt with changing priorities or assignments.

• Ability to work closely within a group and with other departments to set priorities, coordinate and follow up on business objectives.

• Act timely to meet customer needs and follow up on requests quickly and efficiently. Uses feedback to monitor and address customer concerns.

• Effective utilization of computer tools

• Independent workers who take initiative and act on opportunities.

• Successful candidates are expected to satisfy all the requirements associated with the Refinery's Formal Operator Training Program within 3 years of their hire date.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Candidates must have 2 years of any type of work experience or Associate's or Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program. Military experience is work experience and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Valid Driver's License. Driving within the facility on a routine basis is required.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift, overtime as required, and on-call.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate a personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven record in Safety and Reliability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Oil and Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, or Chemical facilities with roles like, but not limited to, Production Operator, Process Technician, Process Operator, Chemical Operator, Distillation Operator, Utility Operator, Process Control Operator, Control Room Operator, Emergency Response, Tank Field Operator, Terminal Operator
• Associate's or Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program or related equivalent Central Gulf Industrial Alliance (CGIA) endorsed program such as Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Nunez Community College, Pearl River Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Bishop State Community College, or equivalent institutions.
• If you do not have an Associate's or Technical Degree, but are part of Women in Construction, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or another program, please consider applying.

Relocation Options:

• Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

• Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

• We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the preferredqualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

About Life at Chevron:

• Chevron is a global energy leader with over 140 years of innovation and the people of Chevron have risen to meet the most complex challenges of energy. Today, we are focusing the creativity and ingenuity of our people on solutions that deliver lower carbon energy to a growing world. Our culture is defined by our belief in the power of human ingenuity, our high ethical and safety standards, our respect for all people, and our commitment to industry-leading performance. The Chevron Way