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 an Associate HSE Specialist you will assist with the ongoing implementation and maintenance of systems to meet environmental, health and safety regulations/performance for ethanol production facility.

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:

• Support the implementation of processes and procedures to maintain compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and permits under OSHA, TTB, FRA, EPA and state environmental agencies.
• Support the facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), and Risk Management Plan (RMP).
• Assist in maintaining the facility’s commitments under the sites Air, Appropriations, NPDES, and Waste permits. Completes multi-media responsibility for task driven commitments.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local fire departments and response organizations to facilitate their participation in the Facility Response Plan.
• Maintain and ensure implementation of assigned elements of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Ensure implementation of Safe Work Practices (SWP), including providing training and making required changes.
• Implement site security plan.
• Ensure Fugitive VOC emissions compliance. Maintain LeakDAS inventory and conducts monitoring as necessary.
• Work with other departments to ensure completion of Title V compliance tasks (insepctions, logs, etc.).
• Follow through on tasks defined on Environmental Health and Safety Routine Duties Calendar, ensuring 100% compliance with assigned tasks.
• Maintain Environmental Health & Safety policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Maintain Chemical Management System, including driving change as necessary.
• Maintain compliance data systems, providing clear, timely access to information for routine reporting.
• Provide support to the site’s Safety Committee and the Hazard Recognition Inspection Team (HRIT).
• Maintain site portable gas meters and conducts monthly calibrations, repair as necessary. Track calibrations.
• Ensure Industrial Hygiene testing is conducted. Coordinate sampling and training with contractors.
• Ensure systems are in place to provide required compliance and site’s performance for all areas of responsibility.
• Develop training schedule and provides instructor-led training.
• Assist with maintaining HSE training calendar.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety/Environmental Sciences or related technical field preferred.
• At least one year of experience in operating industrial facility subject to environmental, health and safety regulations preferred.
• Experience in the area of industry, energy or manufacturing preferred.

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%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

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Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

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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