Mechanic 2nd Class - Pump

Valero; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

401K Match

Pension Plan

Healthcare & Wellness

Job summary

Valero in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Mechanic 2nd Class - Pump to maintain and repair refinery rotating equipment, align machinery, and ensure safe operation. You will inspect pumps, set up work sites, and use hand and power tools in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of rotating equipment experience or a related technical degree, with on-site work at the Corpus Christi refinery. OT applies for this hourly position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years rotating equipment or related experience, or a related degree.
• Able and willing to work on-site at Valero Corpus Christi refineries.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, and maintains rotating equipment within the refinery.
• Inspects and maintains pumps.
• Adjusts and aligns machinery and equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools to complete tasks and prepare the work site.
• Follows safety guidelines to ensure reliable operation.

Skills

Rotating Equipment

Pumps Maintenance

Machinery Alignment

Hand Tools & Power Tools

Craft Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Primary Location:

US-TX-Corpus Christi