Labor Relations Counselor

Total Number of Openings

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through August 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 40,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Manage local labor relations and union negotiations.
• Develop and maintain local labor relations strategy in collaboration with business leadership team.
• Lead the development and execution of strategies and plans related to labor negotiations, including regular labor contract renewals.
• Establish and maintain effective labor/management relations and partnerships with business leaders and union leadership.
• Counsel management on labor contract interpretation and administration
• Prepare, present and work with internal and external experts (labor relations, legal counsel, etc.) regarding represented workforce investigations, arbitrations, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charges and other governmental agency proceedings related to labor relations.
• Assist the business in resolving grievances and other labor issues, including preparations for arbitrations.
• Manage labor / management relationships with line managers and employees to address and resolve varying issues, ensuring balance in representing all parties’ interests.
• Investigate employee complaints and claims related to the represented workforce; provide counsel to managers and supervisors.
• Proactively identify potential issues, risks/impacts of labor relations matters.
• Facilitate discussions between represented employees and/or supervisors on items of a more complex nature; handles cases using conflict resolution principles and tools.
• Provide counsel to supervisors on the performance management processes.
• Support management with hiring, transfers, and promotions.
• Oversee hourly personnel (operator and maintenance) promotions.
• Advise and assist supervisors and management in the interpretation and application of HR policies as they relate to labor relations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience with Labor Relations required, including experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical or refinery experience preferred)
• Experience with NLRB charges, investigations in a union environment, compensation, employee development, staffing/retention efforts.
• Negotiating experience, preferably at a local leadership level or national bargaining event. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, based on trust and respect, at every level of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with diverse work groups, resolution of difficult and sensitive issues or disputes, employee and supervisor counseling, project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations or related field preferred.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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