Chief Refinery Inspector

Valero; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & annual bonus

401(K) match up to 7%

Company-sponsored Pension Plan

Comprehensive Healthcare & Wellness

Job summary

Valero is seeking an experienced Inspection & Reliability professional to supervise the Inspection Department at the Texas City refinery. This salaried, exempt role focuses on reliability and safety of fixed equipment, including oversight of contract inspectors during shutdowns.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED with 10 years’ related experience; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. On-site work at the refinery is required, and TWIC credential eligibility is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 10 years of experience with fixed equipment reliability and/or engineering experience required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Texas City Refinery, required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide leadership and direction to the Inspection Department.
• Provide supervision and coordination of contract inspection personnel during shutdown and extended duration inspection projects. Provide expertise, direction, supervision, and coordination in inspection, testing, design, alteration and repair of fixed equipment.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure the reliability and safety of fixed equipment.
• Provide root cause failure analysis of components including corrosion research, reporting and supervision of metallurgical analysis.
• Publish written reports on inspection findings and failure analysis. Review and edit inspection recommendations and reports for code and engineering compliance.
• Provide expertise regarding design, fabrication, repair, alteration, inspection, and testing of equipment.
• Provide fixed equipment design and repair expertise through research and repair recommendations consistent with applicable industry codes, standards, and specifications.
• Provide inspection guidance in turnaround planning.
• Review and edit inspection recommendations and reports for code and engineering compliance.
• Support and backfill the Mechanical Reliability Manager as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection

Engineering analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life.

We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

At Valero, We Are Committed To Advancing The Future Of Energy Through Innovation, Ingenuity And Unmatched Execution. You Can Help Achieve This Goal If You Can

• Supervise and provide leadership and direction to the Inspection Department.
• Provide supervision and coordination of contract inspection personnel during shutdown and extended duration inspection projects. Provide expertise, direction, supervision, and coordination in inspection, testing, design, alteration and repair of fixed equipment.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure the reliability and safety of fixed equipment.
• Provide root cause failure analysis of components including corrosion research, reporting and supervision of metallurgical analysis.
• Publish written reports on inspection findings and failure analysis. Review and edit inspection recommendations and reports for code and engineering compliance.
• Provide expertise regarding design, fabrication, repair, alteration, inspection, and testing of equipment.
• Provide fixed equipment design and repair expertise through research and repair recommendations consistent with applicable industry codes, standards, and specifications.
• Provide inspection guidance in turnaround planning.
• Review and edit inspection recommendations and reports for code and engineering compliance.
• Support and backfill the Mechanical Reliability Manager as needed.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Job

Inspection & Reliability

Primary Location

US-TX-Texas City

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2026, 12:58:49 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 10 years of experience with fixed equipment reliability and/or engineering experience required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Texas City Refinery, required.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Benefits

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Discover more about Texas City and how we’re making a difference there.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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