Rotating Equipment Technician - Refinery Maintenance

Valero Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero Energy is seeking a Craftperson A - Rotating Equipment at the Wilmington Refinery. You will install, inspect, and maintain rotating equipment, read schematics, and set up and inspect work sites.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of rotating equipment experience, machinist/millwright/pump mechanic background. On-site work is required; TWIC card is necessary for access to the refinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 5 years of Rotating Equipment or related experience, which could include experience as a machinist, millwright, or pump mechanic.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, and maintains rotating equipment within the refinery.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and performs maintenance on rotating equipment.
• Adjusts and aligns machinery and equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks.
• Reads and interprets schematics and drawings.
• 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.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Machinery alignment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Valero Energy is seeking a Craftperson A - Rotating Equipment at the Wilmington Refinery. You will install, inspect, and maintain rotating equipment, read schematics, and set up and inspect work sites.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of rotating equipment experience, machinist/millwright/pump mechanic background. On-site work is required; TWIC card is necessary for access to the refinery.