Overview: This is an R&D laboratory technician position in the CCUS & Separations team in Build for Tomorrow unit under Molecular Conversion department, which is part of the Innovation organization under Chevron Technical Center. This position supports experimental research and development work in gas and liquid separations area, working under the guidance and supervision of research engineers and other lab technologists. The position is dynamic and requires a variety of laboratory skills depending on the project need.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Assist inresearch and development of new physical and chemical separation processes for hydrocarbons at the lab, bench, and potentially pilot scale.
- Prepare separation agents (solvents, adsorbents, membranes) and evaluate them with various small-scale batch and flow units.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain separations test equipment (batch test reactors and pure compound microunits).
- Compile data and make basic calculations related to data workup.
- General upkeep of the laboratory, fabricating lab-scale pilot plants, performing routine instrument calibration, scheduling safety inspections, maintaining chemical inventory, purchasing equipment and chemicals, and filing data for interpretation by research engineers.
- Perform non-routine duties and tasks as required.
- Ensure attention to safety when working with chemicals, high-pressure, and high-temperature process units.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe laboratory according to safety policies and tenets. This includes keeping the lab up to date on safety inspections (e.g. regulator and relief valve inspections up to date). It also includes maintaining chemical inventory and other appropriate safety records for lab operations. Follow all safety regulations and procedures.
- May set up new small bench scale equipment as needed. Uses co-workers, the shops, and HES for more extensive building/modification of microunits.
- The job will occasionally require intense all-day sampling of experiment that is being run. Assists other Separations Laboratory technician as needed.
- Perform instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on Gas Chromatographs, laboratory instruments, and other equipment.
- Fabricate, run, troubleshoot, and repair bench scale units as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed, such as packing & shipping samples, writing/updating procedures, data analysis, preparation of special reports, and ordering supplies.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe laboratory according to safety policies and tenets. This includes keeping the lab up to date on safety inspections (e.g. regulator and relief valve inspections up to date). It also includes maintaining chemical inventory and other appropriate safety records for lab operations. Follow all safety regulations and procedures.
- May set up new small bench scale equipment as needed. Uses co-workers, the shops, and HES for more extensive building/modification of microunits.
- The job will occasionally require intense all-day sampling of experiment that is being run. Assists other Separations Laboratory technician as needed.
- Perform instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on Gas Chromatographs, laboratory instruments, and other equipment.
- Fabricate, run, troubleshoot, and repair bench scale units as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed, such as packing & shipping samples, writing/updating procedures, data analysis, preparation of special reports, and ordering supplies.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe laboratory according to safety policies and tenets. This includes keeping the lab up to date on safety inspections (e.g. regulator and relief valve inspections up to date). It also includes maintaining chemical inventory and other appropriate safety records for lab operations. Follow all safety regulations and procedures.
- May set up new small bench scale equipment as needed. Uses co-workers, the shops, and HES for more extensive building/modification of microunits.
- The job will occasionally require intense all-day sampling of experiment that is being run. Assists other Separations Laboratory technician as needed.
- Perform instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on Gas Chromatographs, laboratory instruments, and other equipment.
- Fabricate, run, troubleshoot, and repair bench scale units as needed.
- Perform other duties as needed, such as packing & shipping samples, writing/updating procedures, data analysis, preparation of special reports, and ordering supplies.
- Required Qualifications:
- College chemistry and strong mathematical skills.
- Good computer and oral/written communication skills are important. This includes MS Outlook, Excel (data manipulation and graphing), and Word, along with analytical instrument software
- Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience in an industrial research environment is a plus
- Strong background in laboratory experimental work and basic laboratory skills
- Operation of bench scale unit, as well as maintenance and modification
- Pay attention on details, detect issues, and propose solutions
- Strong mechanical skills repairing and modifying equipment
- Ability to work with complex tasks, complex projects, and multiple tasks at the same time
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Proven experience working within a team environment and drawing and learn from others skill.
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please provide an email that Chevron can contact you for an interview.
- Are you available to chat 7/20~7/21 or 7/22? This position closes EOB 7/22 We can submit only 3 applicants. IPM strives to find the best match for you and Chevron.
- Please provide month and day NOT YEAR of birth, for a Chevron ID to be made.
- Are you available for Teams and in person interviews over the next 2 weeks. This is a highly sought after position, and it will move fast.
- Can you pass an extensive background, drug, and random drug screening throughout your employment.
- Have you reviewed the WHOLE job description? Please let me know if you have ANY questions.
Experience:
- Bench scale troubleshooting, batch test reactions: 1 year (Required)
- Molecular Conversion R&D: 1 year (Required)
- College level Chemistry: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
