Senior Instrumentation Technician – Onsite Refinery

Valero Energy; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus

Company-sponsored Pension Plan

Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness

Job summary

Valero Energy in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair electronic and pneumatic instrumentation on-site at the Port Arthur Refinery. The role requires five years of instrumentation experience and the ability to read P&IDs and wiring schematics, with a focus on safety and environmental stewardship.

The position offers an hourly nonexempt schedule with overtime eligibility, along with a competitive benefits package including pension,

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 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.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

P&ID interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in instrumentation (preferred)

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical & pneumatic instruments

Job description

Valero Energy in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair electronic and pneumatic instrumentation on-site at the Port Arthur Refinery. The role requires five years of instrumentation experience and the ability to read P&IDs and wiring schematics, with a focus on safety and environmental stewardship.

The position offers an hourly nonexempt schedule with overtime eligibility, along with a competitive benefits package including pension,