Senior Reliability Engineer

Valero; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & annual bonus

401(k) match

Pension plan

Healthcare & wellness

Job summary

Valero is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to optimize fixed and rotating equipment life at the Ardmore refinery. This salaried role requires on-site presence and offers opportunities to lead PM and PDM programs while supporting outages and equipment enhancements.

The ideal candidate holds a Engineering degree with 5 years of reliability/maintenance experience and is committed to safety and operational excellence at Valero's Ardmore facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.
• 5 years of engineering experience in reliability or maintenance required.
• Able and willing to work on-site at the Valero Ardmore Refinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in resolving equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems.
• Assists in formulating, implementing, maintaining, and auditing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Diagnostic Maintenance (PDM) programs.
• Assist Operations, Product Control, and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters.
• Advise engineering on new capital designs and installations to ensure that equipment reliability, operability, and maintainability are addressed.
• Develop and review equipment specifications and standards for reliability improvement.
• Develop and track cost justifications for reliability improvement.
• Provide Refinery support during planned and unplanned outages, including availability to respond to and support critical business needs during off-hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Performs all duties following the safety rules and guidelines established by the Refinery.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering

Job 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.

As a Senior Reliability Engineer you will provides reliability, technical, and engineering services to optimize fixed and rotating equipment life in a safe and effective manner..

At Valero, We Are Committed To Advancing The Future Of Energy Through Innovation, Ingenuity And Unmatched Execution. You Can Help Achieve This Goal If You Can

• Provide technical assistance in resolving equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems.
• Assistsin formulating, implementing, maintaining, and auditing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Diagnostic Maintenance (PDM) programs.
• Assist Operations, Product Control, and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters.
• Advise engineering on new capital designs and installations to ensure that equipment reliability, operability, and maintainability are addressed.
• Develop and review equipment specifications and standards for reliability improvement.
• Develop and track cost justifications for reliability improvement.
• Provide Refinery support during planned and unplanned outages, including availability to respond to and support critical business needs during off-hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Performs all duties following the safety rules and guidelines established by the Refinery.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Primary Location

US-OK-Ardmore

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026, 10:26:54 AM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.
• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.
• 5 years of engineering experience in reliability or maintenance required.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Benefits

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 Ardmore and how we’re making a difference there.

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.

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