Mechanic 2nd Class - Pump

Valero Energy; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Pension plan

Healthcare program

Job summary

Valero Energy in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a Mechanic 2nd Class - Pump to install, inspect, and maintain rotating equipment at our refinery. You will inspect pumps, align machinery, and perform tasks using hand and power tools on-site.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of rotating equipment experience or related trades such as machinist or millwright. Overtime applies; benefits include healthcare and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with rotating equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Machinist, millwright, or pump mechanic background is relevant.
• On-site work at Corpus Christi Refineries is required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, and maintains rotating equipment in the refinery.
• Inspects and maintains pumps.
• Adjusts and aligns machinery and equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools and prepares work sites.
• Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical principles and craft math.
• Understands bearings, seals, pumps and drive systems.
• Follows safety guidelines to ensure reliable operation.
• Overtime eligibility applies as this is hourly nonexempt work.

Skills

Rotating equipment experience

Machinist/millwright background

On-site work willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description - Mechanic 2nd Class - Pump (26001DR)

Job Description

Mechanic 2nd Class - Pump - 26001DR

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, a Mechanic 2nd Class - Pump role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution, including:

• Installs, inspects, and maintains rotating equipment within the refinery.
• Inspects and performs maintenance on pumps.
• Adjusts and aligns machinery and equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks. Is able to set-up, prepare, and inspect the work site.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic physical and mechanical principles and craft math.
• Understands bearings, seals, compressors, pumps and cylinders, valve and pipe configurations, shaft packing, and drive systems.
• Understands characteristics of metals and is knowledgeable about the various types and applications of lubricants.
• Follows guidelines and procedures to ensure that rotating equipment is working in a safe and reliable manner.
• This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

A minimum of 2 years Rotating Equipment or related experience, which could include experience as a machinist, millwright, or pump mechanic OR a degree in one of these fields required.

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Corpus Christi Refineries, required.

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 Corpus Christi 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 .

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.

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.

Job:

Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance