Sr Refinery Inspector

About the role

As a Sr Refinery Inspector at Valero, you will ensure that refinery fixed equipment is reliable and safe to operate. You will monitor the fitness-for-service, safety, and reliability of plant fixed equipment through thickness condition monitoring programs and visual inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate records during inspections so they can be transferred to the permanent files.
• Develop and maintain fixed equipment inspection procedures/practices.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other refinery groups.
• Monitor and direct the daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds and special activities.
• Inspect and monitor all repair and construction work to ensure it is being done per the plans and adheres to all specifications and applicable codes.
• Monitor and report on the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their QA/QC representative.
• Participate in process and corrosion reviews, RBI and MOE revalidation and HAZOPs.
• Train others in PCMS & RBI process and API program usage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience in the inspection of fixed equipment and piping systems required.
• API 510 certification required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Texas City Refinery, required.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• API 570 and 653 certifications preferred.
• National Board Inspector Commission 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