Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Complex Facility Process Engineer through November 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).  

Develops and optimizes systems in complex operating facilities for separation, purification, transformation, transportation, and sale/disposition of hydrocarbons, water and contaminants.  Focuses on the interaction of fluids with equipment in meeting required compositional specifications, physical conditions, and flow rates.

Takes ownership of assigned units and work, building technical depth and independence with guidance and mentoring from experienced engineers.

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

• Provide process troubleshooting support for assigned units, make technical recommendations, answer technical inquiries, improve process engineering tools, and develop process procedures.
• Carry out reliability and hazard analysis studies, and support larger team-led studies, to improve plant safety, reliability, and economics.
• Identify gaps between current performance and best-in-class and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Plan and conduct test runs to optimize process variables and evaluate plant performance.
• Provide technical recommendations and engineering support during planned unit turnarounds, taking ownership of assigned work scopes. This work may entail work at heights and confined space entry.
• Works in collaboration with specialists and engineers of other disciplines.
• Network with subject matter experts in other facilities to leverage shared expertise.
• Provide requested technical advice and recommendations to project teams within the required time frames.
• Influence and improve work processes within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Individual schedules may require flexibility to respond to refinery upsets during off-hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, preferably chemical engineering.
• 0-3 years of relevant process engineering experience, including internships or co-ops, supporting refinery operations or in process design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework, internship/co-op, or project experience in one or more of the following refinery process technologies: Distillation, Hydro processing/Hydrocracking, Hydrogen Manufacturing, Naphtha Reforming, Sulfur Recovery, FCC, Alkylation, Amine treating or Sour Water processing
• Internship, co-op, or other relevant experience in a refinery, chemical plant, or other process industry setting

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

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.

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 $104,700 – $180,500.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, 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/.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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