Full-Time
Senior Technology Expert
Reforming, Isom
Posted on 8/9/2025
Chevron Corporation
10,001+ employees
Global oil, natural gas exploration, refining
Compensation Overview
$153.9k - $307.1k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.
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- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
- 15+ years of experience in refinery or petrochemical operations with a focus on naphtha hydrotreating, isomerization, and reforming technologies, including reforming with Continuous Regeneration
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex operational issues
- An aptitude for practical application of the chemical engineering fundamentals of mass transfer/distillation, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, process control and kinetics
- Has technical curiosity; Interested in developing a strong process engineering foundation before moving on to leadership or other non-process engineering opportunities
- Provide process troubleshooting support, make technical recommendations, answer technical inquiries, improve process engineering tools, and develop process procedures
- Provide support and carry out studies to improve plant safety, reliability, and economics
- Develop and implement innovative process designs and operating parameters for naphtha process units
- Evaluate and optimize catalysts and technologies to boost efficiency, yield, and product quality
- Provide expert technical support for operating facilities, addressing and resolving operational challenges
- Collaborate with technology licensors and vendors to assess and integrate new technologies
- Conduct process simulation studies aimed at enhancing reforming operations and identifying areas for improvement
- Create and present technical papers detailing naphtha technologies and best practices
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering their skills and knowledge in naphtha technologies
- Works in collaboration with specialists and engineers of other disciplines
- Influence and improve work processes across DMC
- Prior experience supporting major turnarounds and/or capital project execution
- Proficiency in process simulation software packages, such as Aspen/HYSYS
- Familiarity with process monitoring tools and process modeling software. PI, Seeq, PROII, etc.
- Awareness of Process Safety Management concepts and principles such as PHA, LOPA, AOA, IOWs etc.
- Experience with Merox and/or other Treating Processes
Chevron is a global energy company that develops and supplies oil, natural gas, and other energy products. It operates across the energy value chain, from exploring and producing crude oil and natural gas to refining, distributing, and selling fuels and related products. Its system includes upstream activities to find and extract energy, downstream activities to refine and market products, and investments in other energy sectors. Chevron differentiates itself through a long history of growth via strategic acquisitions, expansion beyond oil into natural gas and additional energy fields, and an integrated approach that combines exploration, production, refining, and marketing at scale. The company aims to maintain leadership in the global energy market by adapting to industry changes and expanding its energy mix to meet demand while delivering value to shareholders.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Ramon, California
Founded
1879
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Production surged 15% to 3.9 million BOED in Q1 2026.
- $10 billion through 2028 funds renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture.
- Share price rose 48.5% past year; returned $6 billion Q1.
What critics are saying
- Strait of Hormuz closure slashes Middle East output and hedging losses.
- 15-20% workforce layoffs by end-2026 from Houston HQ relocation.
- Kazakhstan Tengiz downtime cuts 10% upstream earnings and delays expansion.
What makes Chevron Corporation unique
- Chevron with Techron delivers superior fuels via proprietary additives.
- Chevron Phillips Chemical joint venture dominates petrochemicals with Phillips 66.
- El Segundo refinery pioneered US co-production of transportation biofuels.
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Company News
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