Instrumentation Technician - Experienced

Valero; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Company-sponsored Pension Plan

Healthcare and Wellness Program

Job summary

Valero is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician at the Port Arthur Refinery. You will maintain and repair instrumentation, read P&IDs, calibrate equipment, and support safe operations in a busy refinery environment.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma, 5 years of instrumentation experience, and preferably an associate degree in instrumentation. You will work with test equipment and follow safety procedures to ensure reliable plant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 5 years instrumentation experience is required.
• Associate's degree in instrumentation preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Port Arthur Refinery, required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of instrumentation math, units, variables, and dimensions of measurement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level instrumentation, and control power systems.
• Maintains and troubleshoots switches, meters, indicators, temperature sensors, positioners, controllers, and control valves.
• Uses test equipment and performs routine calibrations. Maintains various instrumentation loops.
• Reads and interprets P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Plans and coordinates work following work orders, permits, and safety instructions.
• Performs work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• This position is hourly nonexempt status; overtime pay eligible.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

P&ID reading

Calibration

On-site maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in instrumentation

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Calibration tools

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

• Maintains and repairs electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.
• Possesses an advanced knowledge of instrumentation math, units, variables, and dimensions of measurement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level instrumentation, and control power systems.
• Maintains and troubleshoots various types of switches, meters, indicators, temperature sensors, positioners, controllers, and control valves.
• Uses test equipment and performs routine calibrations. Maintains various instrumentation loops.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Plans and coordinates work following appropriate work orders, work permits, and safety instructions.
• 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, 12:15:14 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 5 years instrumentation experience is required.
• Associate's degree in instrumentation preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Port Arthur Refinery, required.

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
• 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.

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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.