Operator Intern

Manufacturing Operations is accepting applications for the position of Operator Intern located in El Segundo, California, through March 12th, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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

• Actively support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the Managing Safe Work and Operational Excellence Management System, and Chevron Way Behaviors.

• Partner with local Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Mentors to reinforce training and strengthen competency.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Candidates must have completed or within their final semester of completing an Associate of Science or Certificate program from a verified Process Technology Program.  

• Must have a valid Driver's License

• GPA 3.0 or above

• Must provide proof of Process Technology program completion status in the applicant's online profile.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and an aptitude for learning new software applications.

• Ability and willingness to work day and night shift work, weekends, and holidays based on assigned work schedule.

• Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, and functional capacity examination, as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

• Must pass online pre-employment testing process*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Coastline Community College, or Energy Pathways Process Technology Program.

• Strong academic performance, communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental, and process-related issues.

• Familiar with Inside and/or Outside Machinist & Operator competencies.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.

Relocation Options:

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 (about 3 days) to complete the online 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.

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role are listed in 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 the local United States payroll.

• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is USD 27.00.

• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are 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/.​

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color