Shift Team Lead

Chevron Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation in Richmond, CA is seeking a Shift Team Lead to coordinate the operation of process units and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production while meeting business objectives.

This frontline leadership role guides operating crews, drives operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, and partners with refinery leadership and planning for shift handovers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other industrial operations environments.
• Experience leading teams, coordinating operations, or providing frontline operational leadership.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a dynamic operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating crews to safely achieve production targets and refinery operating objectives.
• Monitor plant performance, operating conditions, laboratory results, and production rates to ensure on-specification products and operational excellence.
• Establish clear expectations, track performance, and promote accountability for daily operating goals.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement timely solutions to restore performance and minimize business impact.
• Ensure effective communication and continuity between operating shifts through quality shift handovers and coordination activities.
• Provide operational feedback and recommendations to Refinery Shift Leadership, Operations Planning, and management teams to improve business performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or related certification

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Shift Team Lead located in Richmond, CA through August 25th at 11:59 PM (Local Time). The Shift Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the operation of assigned process units and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while achieving production and business objectives. This role provides frontline leadership to operating crews, driving operational excellence, workforce performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Shift Team Lead works closely with refinery leadership, operations planning, and cross-functional teams to optimize refinery performance, maintain operational continuity between shifts, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and process safety requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position that includes shift work and periodic off-shift support as dictated by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating crews to safely achieve production targets and refinery operating objectives.
• Monitor plant performance, operating conditions, laboratory results, and production rates to ensure on-specification products and operational excellence.
• Establish clear expectations, track performance, and promote accountability for daily operating goals.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement timely solutions to restore performance and minimize business impact.
• Ensure effective communication and continuity between operating shifts through quality shift handovers and coordination activities.
• Provide operational feedback and recommendations to Refinery Shift Leadership, Operations Planning, and management teams to improve business performance.
• Support execution of weekly and monthly operating plans through effective coordination and communication.
• Develop workforce capability through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and employee development activities.
• Conduct routine meetings, including safety meetings, Loss Prevention System stewardship sessions, and daily operating team discussions.
• Ensure compliance requirements are completed on time, including training, process safety management activities, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure operational incidents are properly reported, documented, investigated, and entered into applicable systems.
• Communicate operational status, risks, equipment limitations, and business impacts through written and verbal communications.
• Support refinery optimization initiatives and continuous improvement efforts through leadership and operational discipline.
• Promote Chevron Way behaviors, Operational Excellence principles, and a strong safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other industrial operations environments.
• Experience leading teams, coordinating operations, or providing frontline operational leadership.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a dynamic operating environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in refinery operations, process operations, or production leadership roles.
• Knowledge of process safety management, operational excellence, and refinery business processes.
• Experience coaching and developing employees in a shift-based operating environment.
• Associate’s degree, technical certification, or related education in operations, engineering technology, or a technical discipline.

Relocation Options

Relocation Options: Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered.

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. Special Considerations: This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment. Global Offshore Payroll applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the US immigration FAQ document for more information about visa appointment timing.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,300 – $180,500.

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/.

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 [e-mail]. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Company Information

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.