Research Technician

Our client, a large oil and gas company, is currently seeking a <b>Research Technician for a 2-year contract in San Ramon, CA. </b><br><br> This is a Technician position in the Fuels and Catalysts Application Technology team in the Applied Technology unit of Process Research Division under Downstream Technology & Service for our client. Technicians in this team do catalyst and process evaluation and development to support our client and its joint venture for hydro processing business.<br>  <br><br> <b>Responsibilities:</b><br><br><ul><li>Conducts Lab work for the testing of catalysts & hydrocarbon feedstocks under the direction of Researchers and/or TTL</li><li>Handles potentially toxic chemicals</li><li>Operates complex, Bench-Scale Unit for catalyst testing equipment which may operate at elevated temperature & pressure (?500F and ?1000 psig)</li><li>Handles basic maintenance and troubleshooting for testing equipment</li><li>Handles sample collection, storage and submission for inspections</li><li>Meets: OE & Project metrics</li><li>IP - Actively documents work processes and results to ensure proper Intellectual Property protection</li></ul><b>Requirements: </b><br><br><ul><li>Min: Mechanical skills for assembling simple piping and testing equipment</li><li>Min: Experience in laboratory work handling chemicals and equipment in a safe and efficient manner</li></ul><b>Must Have Experience: </b><br><br><ul><li>Laboratory work utilizing chemicals, glassware, and bench scale unit equipment<br> Operation of bench scale unit including basic maintenance & trouble shooting</li></ul> <br> <b>Preferred Experience:</b><br><br> •Operation of bench scale testing unit at elevated temperatures and pressures (500F & 1000 psig)<br> • Basic excel and word software<br> • Strong Communication & Chevron Way Behaviors<br> • Strong Commitment to OE in lab and office environment [Strong Safety Record]<br> • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key Chevron colleges outside their immediate work group<br> <br> <b>Education:</b><br> • High school diploma<br> <br> <b>Work Schedule:</b><br> • 9/80 (off every other Friday)<br> <br> <b>Interview Process:</b><br> • First: Video Conference meeting with the Hiring Manager<br> • Second: Face to Face onsite<br> <br> <b>Onboarding Requirements:</b><br> • Background Check<br> • Education Verification<br> • Drug Screening<br> • GO272<br> • GO272A<br> • Acknowledgement of Temporary Assignment<br> • Harassment Guide Acknowledgement<br> • SmartBadge Photo<br /><br />With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil &amp; Gas, Power &amp; Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.