OPS - Experienced Operator

November 6, 2025

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The experienced operator position at the Pascagoula Refinery is a dynamic role where you will work with a team at an assigned processing, treating, and/or stock handling equipment to help refine crude oil to various products such as gasoline or jet fuel. In this role you will partner across most departments to efficiently refine 369,000 barrels per day to which are distributed across the Gulf Coast.A successful candidate will have responsibilities such as:• Ownership for their personal safety and the safety of others.• Building a comprehensive understanding of refinery policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of the assigned processing unit and can relate it to others.• Spending frequent and extended time outdoors in all climates and in proper personal protective equipment.• Maintaining the unit's maintenance, repairs, housekeeping, and emergency response requirements• Operation of process units utilizing a wide range of control systems and equipment that includes refrigeration units, mixers, heat exchangers, pumps, vacuum systems, filters, and atmospheric and pressurized storage tanks.• Operation of our utility systems that include power generation by gas fired turbines, boilers, air compressors, hot oil units, incinerator furnaces, firewater and cooling water systems, boiler feedwater treatment and effluent water treatment systems.• Ability to complete manual operation tasks that include connecting and disconnecting cargo hoses and load arms on railcars, tank trucks, ships, and barges as well as manual transfer of chemicals from bags and drums.• Operation of manual and automatic valves, meters, pumps, and transfer systems to handle product movement between tanks and process units.• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including full-body coveralls, protective footwear, hard hats, hearing protection, eye protection, full-face respirators, and/or self-contained breathing apparatus.• Work at heights up to 200ft with appropriate fall protection and work within confined spaces.Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate competence in the operator role and fulfill requirements of an individualized training program based on their experience.Experience and skills we are looking for:• Candidates who already have a working knowledge of typical refinery processes and equipment operation with the ability to troubleshoot abnormal situations, and perform minor maintenance.• Candidates who build rapport, thrive in a teamwork environment, and establish positive working relationships both internally and externally to Chevron.• Can grasp complex issues and apply good problem-solving skills to develop recommendations or solutions while looking for opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.• Creative thinkers who can remove roadblocks and consider alternative approaches to arrive at workable solutions.• Capability to plan and organize own work and adapt with changing priorities or assignments.• Ability to work closely within a group and with other departments to set priorities, coordinate and follow up on business objectives.• Act timely to meet customer needs and follow up on requests quickly and efficiently. Uses feedback to monitor and address customer concerns.• Effective utilization of computer tools• Independent workers who take initiative and act on opportunities. Required Qualifications:• High School Diploma or Equivalent• Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a Process Operator in an oil refinery/petrochemical plant.• Valid Driver's License. Driving within the facility on a routine basis is required.• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift, overtime as required and on-call.• This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven record in Safety and Reliability.Preferred Qualifications:• More than five (5) years' experience in Oil and Gas, Energy, Petrochemical or Chemical facilities with Control Room Operator or Head Operator qualifications• Associate's or Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program or related equivalent Central Gulf Industrial Alliance (CGIA) endorsed program such as Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), Nunez Community College, Pearl River Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Bishop State Community College, or equivalent institutions.• If you do not have an Associate's or Technical Degree, but are part of Women in Construction, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or another program, please consider applying.

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