Field Specialist Apprentice

Chevron; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits may be considered

Job summary

Chevron’s Shale & Tight Business is offering a Field Specialist Apprentice position in multiple locations through August 17, 2026. The six-month field-based program builds hands-on skills in production operations—covering wells, compressors, water disposal, and lifting systems—under a safety-first culture.

Apprentices will work with a dedicated mentor, complete two assignments across areas, and participate in classroom and computer-based training to gain practical experience and broad exposure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Live within 50 miles of the work location or willing to relocate within 50 miles.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work day and night shift, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• This is a safety-sensitive position with commitment to incident- and injury-free operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma

Applied AS degree related to oil & gas

Equivalent education or military training

Oil & gas certificate program

GPA 2.5 in core classes

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chevron’s Shale & Tight Business is accepting online applications for the position of Field Specialist Apprentice located in multiple locations, through August 17th, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time).

The Field Specialist Apprenticeship is designed to build technical skills in the production operations discipline and gain hands-on experience in field operations. As part of the program, apprentices will work with a range of equipment and systems such as production facilities, production wells, water disposal and compressors, artificial lift systems (gas lift, ESP, rod pump and plunger), VRUs, pumps and more, providing valuable exposure to real-world applications in the industry.

Through a combination of structured training and immersive on-the-job learning, Apprentices are introduced to operating, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining oil and gas production in partnership with Field Operations, Integrated Operations Center, and Maintenance and Reliability team members. The position provides direct exposure to the Chevron Way Values and the strong safety culture that defines the Shale & Tight Business Unit.

Apprentices will work closely with a dedicated mentor, complete two assignments across different operational areas to develop a broad understanding of how teams and functions work together to safely deliver production and minimize downtime and will also participate in computer-based and classroom training.

This is a temporary 6‑month field-based position.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Ability and willingness to work day and night shift work, weekends, and holidays based on assigned work schedule.
• Live within 50 miles of the work location or willingness to relocate within 50 miles of the work location for the duration of the apprenticeship
• 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

• Applicants must meet at least one of the following: complete an Applied Associates of Science degree (such as Lease Operator, Petroleum Process Technology, Natural Gas Compression, or related field) OR have equivalent education or military training OR finish a certificate program (such as Lease Operator, Petroleum Process Technology, Natural Gas Compression, or related field) with previous oil & gas or similar industry experience. Additionally, a minimum GPA of 2.5 in core classes is required, and transcripts must be uploaded to the applicant’s online profile
• Previous experience with reliability, safety and/or environmental process related issues.
• Previous experience with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and an aptitude for learning new software applications.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.

Relocation Options

Relocation benefits may be considered for this position.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignment 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.