Shift Team Lead - Refinery Operations & Safety

Chevron; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Shift Team Lead in Richmond, CA to coordinate the operation of process units and facilities, providing frontline leadership to operating crews and driving safety, reliability, and efficiency. The role collaborates with refinery leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure shift continuity.

The position is safety-sensitive with shift work; relocation is not offered and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree / technical certification

Job description

Chevron is seeking a Shift Team Lead in Richmond, CA to coordinate the operation of process units and facilities, providing frontline leadership to operating crews and driving safety, reliability, and efficiency. The role collaborates with refinery leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure shift continuity.

The position is safety-sensitive with shift work; relocation is not offered and visa sponsorship is not available.