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Personnel Officer

Chevron, Houston, TX, United States


Chevron is accepting online applications for the Personnel Officer position through

May 3rd, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

Position Summary
The Fleet Personnel Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating all personnel-related activities for U.S. Fleet Mariners. This role ensures mariner compliance with regulatory and company requirements, oversees payroll and travel logistics, supports recruitment and scheduling activities, and serves as a key liaison between mariners, unions, and internal stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and mariner welfare.

Key Responsibilities
Personnel Administration & Compliance

Manage R&A processes and associated documentation

Administer sickness records and related communications

Ensure mariner compliance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) credentialing, endorsements, certifications, and application requirements

Create drug testing and cargo letters required for license renewals

Serve as backup SASH contact

Respond to legal, regulatory, and compliance data requests

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Oversee U.S. Fleet payroll processing in Workday

Input U.S. Fleet payroll data (Pre-Time Administration)

Administer bi-weekly payroll and reimbursements for mariners

Implement annual salary administration in accordance with applicable CBAs

Process GO-440 educational reimbursement requests

Crew Scheduling & Operations Support

Schedule U.S. mariners and manage assignments to ensure SIRE COI compliance

Coordinate U.S. and rotational travel logistics for mariners

Facilitate daily VMT communications related to crew changes, travel, and operational issues

Coordinate U.S. cadet scheduling

Recruitment & Staffing

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, interviewing, union solicitation, and hiring coordination

Schedule and coordinate medical appointments (new hire, annual, and return-to-work)

Financial & Systems Management

Manage U.S. Fleet personnel costs and budget control

Coordinate with NMM COMPAS

Oversee administration and ongoing management of the COMPAS system

Stakeholder & Union Engagement

Act as a primary point of contact for unions on personnel-related matters

Collaborate with Learning and Fleet Operations teams on strategic workforce and development initiatives

Required Qualifications

Experience with personnel administration, fleet operations, or a related maritime personnel role

Working knowledge of

collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)

and union-represented environments

Experience managing crew scheduling and rotational workforce models

Familiarity with

USCG credentialing, mariner licensing, and compliance requirements

Experience coordinating domestic and rotational travel logistics

Strong understanding of HR compliance, data privacy, and recordkeeping requirements

Proficiency with HR systems and workforce management tools (e.g., COMPAS or similar systems)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Maritime industry experience supporting licensed mariners

Experience working directly with maritime unions

Budget management or cost control experience in a fleet or operations environment

Relocation Options
Relocation may be considered.

Special Considerations
This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment.

Global Offshore Payroll

applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the US immigration FAQ document for more information about visa appointment timing.

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

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