What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator Trainee position at Chevron?
Manufacturing Operations is accepting applications for the position of Operator Trainee located in El Segundo, California, through April 16th, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Relocation will not be considered.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Important Note
As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.
You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours to complete the on-line assessment.
Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Serves as an Operator Trainee at the El Segundo Refinery
- Operates on shift, assigned processing, treating, and/or stock handling equipment either manually or with instrumentation
- Operates furnaces, pumps, compressors that process raw materials, feedstocks and product transfers
- Performs other assigned duties such as maintenance, repairs, housekeeping and emergency response requirements
- This position requires driving on a routine basis
- 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
- 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 personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven track record in Safety and Reliability.
- Must pass online pre-employment testing process*
- Associate's/Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program
- Previous Operating or Refinery Experience
- Demonstrates knowledge of the assigned processing unit and has the ability to relate it to others
- Displays a comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures
- Demonstrates ability to be a problem solver
- Able to grasp complex issues and apply good problem solving skills to develop recommendations/solutions
- Able to remove roadblocks and consider alternative approaches to arrive at workable solutions
- Looks for opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Able to build rapport and establish positive working relationships both internally and externally to Chevron
- Responds and follows up on requests quickly and efficiently
- Uses feedback to monitor and address customer concerns
- Ability to work closely within a group and with other departments to set priorities, coordinate and follow up on business objectives
- Ability to effectively utilize computer tools
- Must be able to work independently, take initiative and act on opportunities
- Ability to plan and organize own work
- Ability to multi-task with changing priorities and assignments
Relocation will not be considered.
International Considerations
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Important Note
As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.
You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours to complete the on-line assessment.
Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
- The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
- The anticipated salary range for this position is an Hourly salary of 41.53 USD
- 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. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.