Chief Refinery Inspector

Valero; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus program

401(k) match

Pension plan

Healthcare and wellness

Job summary

Valero invites experienced professionals to lead the Inspection Department at the Texas City Refinery. The role oversees contract inspectors during outages and directs inspection, testing, and repair of fixed equipment to ensure reliability and safety.

The candidate will perform root-cause failure analysis, craft written reports, and advise on design, fabrication, and testing in compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inspection teams in refinery environments.
• Strong background in fixed equipment reliability and/or engineering.
• Proficient in interpretation of engineering codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Inspection Department and coordinate field activities.
• Coordinate contract inspectors during shutdowns and projects.
• Provide analysis and reports on inspection findings and failures.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection leadership

Root-cause analysis

Metallurgical analysis

Reporting & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

10 years experience

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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.

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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, visitValero.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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