Chevron · 16 hours ago
Experienced Laboratory Technician
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48.31/hr - $48.31/hr
4+ years expChevron is a leading company in the U.S. petroleum downstream business, and they are seeking an Experienced Laboratory Technician to join their El Segundo Refinery team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tests on refinery process samples and finished products, ensuring accuracy and precision through established quality control processes.
EnergyAgricultureManufacturingRenewable EnergyFossil FuelsGeothermal EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of tests in a production environment on refinery process samples and finished products per established procedures. Test methods vary from simple methods such as density/gravity, color, and viscosity to more complex methods such as knock (octane) testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, ICP metals, etc
Checks test results against specifications. Utilizes standard Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes to ensure accuracy and precision of results
Validates data, performs calculations, and reports test results
Checks and calibrates equipment, reviews test methods, and performs preventive or corrective maintenance
Qualification
Required
At least four years of work experience as a laboratory technician or chemist in a laboratory specializing in petroleum testing relevant to refinery operations
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's license
Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and short notice shift coverage as needed
Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
This job is a Safety Sensitive Position and is subject to Random Drug/Alcohol testing in addition to pre-employment background screenings
Preferred
Work experience: Laboratory testing, Refinery/Chemical Plant Process Operations, Military fueling operations
Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System
College degree (BA, or BS) in Natural Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) OR Technology (Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing), including college chemistry AND/OR 2 years military experience
Mechanical aptitude
Experience with formal safety processes
Effective communication skills, teamwork skills, problem solving ability
Benefits
Variable pay
Health care coverage
Retirement plan
Protection coverage
Time off and leave programs
Training and development opportunities
A range of allowances connected to specific work situations
Company
Chevron
Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy and technology company that believes affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-10-19IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Braun
Retired
Ed Moore
Enterprise Architecture and Strategy Manager
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