Plant Operator - Lubricants Blending Plant

About the role

Chevron is accepting online applications for a Plant Operator position at its Jurong Terminal in Singapore through 27 November 2026. The role covers production and plant operations, sampling and quality assurance, tank farm and marine operations, logistics documentation, safety compliance and training, with a 2-cycle, 8-hour shift pattern.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and blend lubricants: operate and monitor blending and filling processes under the Lead Operator using the Yokogawa DCS system, handle polymer bales, perform additive decanting, and support start-up, shutdown and routine operation of the Thermal Oil Heater system.
• Respond to process alarms, record operating parameters in plant log sheets, and help troubleshoot process deviations and off-specification blends.
• Collect process samples from dissolvers and holding tanks, submit them to the laboratory, and support sampling for the Lubricants Blending Plant (LOBP).
• Support base oil vessel receipt, conduct physical tank gauging and assist inventory reconciliation and month-end stock counts, and operate oil interceptor and dyke drain valve systems.
• Operate the weighbridge for isotanks, tank trucks and waste trucks, run SAP transactions for isotank loading, and raise maintenance work orders.
• Support Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), perform daily inspections and checklists, and comply with operational excellence, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Train and coach new operators and contractors, take part in improvement initiatives, and perform other duties assigned by the Lead Operator or Supervisor.

Required profile

• Diploma in Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; fresh graduates and those who recently completed National Service (ORD) are welcome.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, petrochemical or oil and gas operations is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Basic understanding of plant operations, manufacturing processes or industrial equipment from study, internships or training.
• Able and willing to perform rotating shifts (morning 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday to Saturday; afternoon 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and Saturday 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM) and physically capable of working at heights.
• Good communication skills, strong commitment to safety, and willingness to learn process control systems and equipment handling.

Working hours are 2-cycle, 8-hour shifts. Selected candidates work in Singapore on the local payroll and benefits; relocation is not considered within Chevron parameters.