Manager - Technology Development / 00152280

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies. The Chevron portfolio includes powerful and respected retail and product brands - Chevron service stations in North America; Texaco service stations in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and West Africa; Caltex services stations in Asia, Australia and parts of the Middle East and Africa; and a broad portfolio of product lubricant brands. College students or recent graduates ready to launch their careers may wish to consider joining us. So too may experienced employees with a strong desire to build on their achievements.

If you are interested in this position, you must respond online. No phone, fax or email inquiries from potential applicants, external recruiters or other interested parties, please.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Position Description:

Chevron Products Company (GDREF) is accepting online applications for the Manager-Technology Development (0610-50043959) located in Richmond, California through October 20, 2006.

Manager of Technology Development, Global Refining. In this position you will coordinate the process R&D programs for Chevron Global Refining, working for the General Manager of Technology. You will directly oversee Chevron’s hydroprocessing R&D including resid conversion, distillate and Gas-to-Liquids hydrocracking and ISODEWAXING. You will interact closely with the Process, Analytical and Catalysis Department in Chevron’s Energy Technology Company.

Qualifications:

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Desired experience and skils:
- Advanced degree in chemical engineering and/or deep understanding of and experience in technology and tech development activities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a technology organization, set long term vision, motivate workforce and drive implementation.
- Demonstrated leadership in building caring safety culture and effective Operational Excellence processes.
- Experience supervising a large (30+) group of technical personnel.
- Business acumen and ability to focus technology development efforts with a view to improving the bottom line.
- Experience with refinery processes and in dealing with Joint Ventures.

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS OR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS/INFORMATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Chemical Engineering. Masters/PhD preferred.
- Relocation benefits will be considered.
- Expatriate Assignment will be considered.
- This is a safety sensitive Position.