Chevron Products Company is accepting online applications for the position of R&D Laboratory Technician located in the Richmond, California through November 17th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time Zone).

Responsibilities:

• Operates complex distillation and process laboratory equipment maintaining round-the-clock operations under the direction of the superviso r . Laboratory equipment include s large and small reactors and distillation columns . Operating at elevated temperatures and atmospheric and sub-atmospheric pressures.
• Full participation in Operational Excellence ( OE ) individually, on your crew and the ESU team .
• Work schedule is either 5/8 or 9/80 . Rotating shifts (graveyard, days, and swing), Monday through Friday with occasional weekend overtime . (although rare, some overtime may be mandatory)
• Operates process units, utility systems, and related equipment in accordance with the requests of research scientists and engineers with oversight of the supervisor or senior technician . Ensures equipment is properly inspected to detect any unsafe or improperly functioning equipment.
• Provides support in sample handling activities for research and crude oil assay samples for internal and external customers and other internal labs .
• Meets OE objectives and milestones.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum 2+ yrs. Lab Operations experience . Specifically with distilling and fractionating liquid hydrocarbons.
• Experience with process equipment and/or instrument technology
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong knowledge of M icrosoft 365 , E xcel , and W ord software
• Strong c ommitment to lab safety, Operational Excellence, and Human Organizational Performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, or equivalent in science, technology
• Refinery Operator Training - experience/attendance in ROP / P-Tech
• Some knowledge of basic control instrumentation and electrical system s
• Experience in working with chemicals, heavy oil , and distillate research or related materials
• Strong teamwork and communication skills . Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key Chevron colleagues outside their immediate work group.

Relocation Options:
Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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 to U.S. payroll offers.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,500 - $98,500. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.
• 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/ .

Richmond, California

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