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 Instrumentation & Electrician Technician you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the plant equipment, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

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:

• Participate in plant maintenance program.
• Repair or replace plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Participate in safe work permit and lock out tag out programs.
• Interact directly with operations and shipping & receiving departments to ensure scheduled work can be completed.
• Assist with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
• Assist with new installations and other projects, as requested by the supervisor.
• Monitor reliability of equipment.
• Work with engineering department and external contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems.
• Know and understand city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and work in a safe manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Work a schedule that occasionally requires overtime or call-in as required.
• Participate in plant turnarounds.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
• Assist Corporate Network / IT department as needed.
• Complete work orders as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair or associates degree (or higher) in a related field required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Journeyman license preferred.
• ISA certification preferred.
• Programmable logic controller / Distributed control system (PLC/DCS) troubleshooting/programming experience 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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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.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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