Refinery Machinist Apprentice: Rotate & Maintain Pumps

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

Job summary

Valero is seeking an experienced maintenance professional for on-site work at the Port Arthur refinery. The role focuses on installing, inspecting, and maintaining rotating equipment, inspecting pumps, and aligning machinery with attention to safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of rotating equipment experience or related trades, and be willing to work on-site at the Port Arthur facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years rotating equipment or related experience; could include experience as an inside or outside machinist, millwright, pump mechanic, or a degree in one of these fields.

Responsibilities

• 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; sets up, prepares, and inspects the work site.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or two-year machinist program

Job description

Valero is seeking an experienced maintenance professional for on-site work at the Port Arthur refinery. The role focuses on installing, inspecting, and maintaining rotating equipment, inspecting pumps, and aligning machinery with attention to safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of rotating equipment experience or related trades, and be willing to work on-site at the Port Arthur facility.