Experienced Laboratory Technician

Includes quality control inspections, chemical testing in support of production operations processes at the plants, refineries.

Manufacturing Operations is accepting online applications for the position of Experienced Laboratory Technician (internally referred to as a Laboratory Inspector) located in El Segundo, California through 2/24/2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.  

The successful candidate(s) will complete an accelerated Laboratory Inspector training program within 1 year of hire.

Chevron Products Company is committed to being the top performer in the U.S. petroleum downstream business. To accomplish this goal, the El Segundo Refinery is working to become the industry leader in refining petroleum products in a safe, reliable, competitive, and environmentally sound manner.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

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. 60 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 365 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Lab 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. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.

• The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $48.31*

• 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/.<