meet the women of chevron richmond

breaking barriers and driving change

For more than a century, women have been an essential part of our Richmond operations, solving some of the biggest energy challenges of the past and working to create the reliable, affordable and ever-cleaner energy that will lead us to a brighter future.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate and honor the women of Chevron Richmond who broke barriers to become firsts in their fields and the many women helping drive change to a lower carbon future.

elvira's story

this trailblazer isn’t easily intimidated

“Richmond is my hometown and my community. I want to prove that regardless of your gender, you can do the work and succeed. I want more women to work here and Chevron is taking steps to support that.”

— Elvira Figueroa, operator at the Chevron Richmond Refinery

Read the rest of Elvira’s story

women are our past, present and future

“Being a woman in this field has motivated me to work a little harder to prove myself. I want to show that I am not the stereotype. I want to show I wasn’t hired just because I am a woman. I want to show I can do just as much as them (men), if not more.”

— Roxanne, Operator

“Life is hard, but as women, we have to keep going. We have to prove that we can do whatever we want and that we are strong enough. I’m sure that in 5–10 years from now there will be even more women in this industry.”

— Nathalie, Maintenance Turnaround Lead Scheduler

“I’m very fortunate to have learned from more experienced female engineers. I admire how articulate and logical they are, and how they keep a level head under pressure. The women who came before me have paved the way and created opportunities for more of us to follow in their footsteps. It’s an exciting time for women in Chevron.”

— Sam, Maintenance Turnaround Team Lead

“I see more women coming to Chevron, doing jobs that are impactful, challenging, interesting and growth oriented. Chevron promotes diversity and inclusion, but when I see things like this, I see the proof.”