Electrician Apprentice - Intermediate

Valero; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(K) match

Pension plan

Comprehensive Healthcare

Job summary

Valero is seeking an Electrician for our Port Arthur refinery. You will repair, maintain, and install electrical systems following safety procedures and codes. On-site work, overtime eligible as hourly nonexempt.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of electrical experience or a technical degree. On-site work is required at US-TX-Port Arthur, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years electrical experience as an Electrician or a technical degree in an electrical field is required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment following all safety procedures, electrical codes, manuals, schematic drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic grounding and shielding, electricity, and electrical wiring and raceway systems.
• Uses basic electrical meters and equipment to test equipment.
• Maintains and repairs various types of electrical components.
• Performs work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Wiring & raceways

Safety procedures

Electrical testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical technical degree

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.

Duties

• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment following all safety procedures, electrical codes, manuals, schematic drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic grounding and shielding, electricity, and electrical wiring and raceway systems.
• Uses basic electrical meters and equipment to test equipment.
• Maintains and repairs various types of electrical components.
• Performs work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Job

Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance

Primary Location

US-TX-Port Arthur

Job Posting

Sep 14, 2026, 11:14:15 AM

Unposting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years electrical experience as an Electrician or a technical degree in an electrical field is required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

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 Port Arthur and how we're making a difference there.

You may receive communication from Valero by email, telephone, or home mail regarding the status of your application for this position.

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 .

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.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.

Note: Valero's pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.