Director, Hydroprocessing Technology & Process Excellence

Valero Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive healthcare

Pension plan

Onsite wellness centers

Job summary

Valero Energy invites applications for a Director Technology - Hydroprocessing in San Antonio, TX. The role leads high‑impact technical programs to enhance refinery performance, reliability, and long‑term optimization, coordinating cross‑site planning and executive communication.

The position requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and 15+ years of process engineering experience in refining, with on‑site availability in San Antonio and TWIC eligibility.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or higher required.
• 15+ years of process engineering experience in refining.
• On-site work at Valero San Antonio required.
• Willing to travel ~25% and obtain TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead high-impact technical programs for refinery optimization.
• Coordinate multi-site program planning and execution with clear objectives and resources.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for unit upsets and stability.
• Evaluate catalyst purchases and reflect unit goals in RFPs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Catalyst procurement

Job description

Valero Energy invites applications for a Director Technology - Hydroprocessing in San Antonio, TX. The role leads high‑impact technical programs to enhance refinery performance, reliability, and long‑term optimization, coordinating cross‑site planning and executive communication.

The position requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and 15+ years of process engineering experience in refining, with on‑site availability in San Antonio and TWIC eligibility.