Associate Refinery Inspector

Valero Energy Corporation

To assure that high quality and timely maintenanceand construction work occurs during turnarounds, capital construction projects, and routine maintenance.

• Ensures safety and reliability of refinery fixed equipment.
• Inspects or cause to be inspected all equipment and piping which is critical and/or subject to periodic deterioration.  Makes cost effective recommendations for repairs, materials selection and other remedial action in support of long-term reliability.
• Develops piping and fixed equipment inspection plans, in accordance with API 510, API570 and API 653, using risk-based methodology.
• Selects cost effective inspection techniques to provide reliable assessment of refinery equipment remaining life.
• Interprets and evaluates inspection and NDE data
• Maintains complete and accurate records during inspections so they can be transferred to the permanent files.
• Participates in the planning of temporary repairs and approves the execution of such repairs.
• Develops and maintains fixed equipment inspection procedures/practices.
• Reviews design/fabrication drawings and performs fabrication shop/field inspection to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Provides technical support to production teams.
• Coordinates with Maintenance and Operations to see that equipment is opened in a logical and efficient manner and the inspection/repair report is available quickly for planning purposes. 
• Monitors and direct the daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds and special activities. 
• Inspects and monitors all repair and construction work to be certain it is being done per the plans and adheres to all specifications and codes required.
• Monitors and reports on the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their QA/QC representative.
• Working knowledge of all ASME, ANSI, API & NBIC Codes.
• Ability to read and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation.
• Ability to abide by confidentiality requirements when working with sensitive information, results, and communications.

Required

• High School diploma or GED required.  
• Skill in providing thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
• Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes.
• Ability to cross-train in other department duties to ensure efficient coverage department responsibilities.
• Ability to work with others to accomplish challenging assignments.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, SQL and Access
• Advanced knowledge of PCMs with the ability to run reports using Crystal Report Software
• Experience using AutoCAD and Visual Basic

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the inspection of fixed equipment and piping systems preferred.
• Certified National Board of Boilers & Pressure Vessels Inspector, (NBIC) preferred

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

Valero Energy Corporation is a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas, and through its subsidiaries is the world’s largest independent petroleum refiner and marketer. Valero supplies fuel and products that improve people’s lives with 16 refineries and 10 ethanol plants stretching from the U.S. West and Gulf coasts to Canada, United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. Well-positioned pipelines and terminals allow Valero to deliver premium-quality clean fuels quickly, responsibly, and efficiently. Our diversified product slate supports dozens of industries, from health care and plastics to transportation, beauty products, and manufacturing.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team.

About the Memphis Refinery

The Valero Memphis Refinery originally was constructed in 1941 with numerous expansions to its present rated capacity of 195,000 barrels per day (BPD) of light, low-sulfur crude oil. Since the refinery's acquisition in 2005, Valero has invested more than $245 million upgrading it to a modern and highly efficient facility. Crude oil is supplied to the refinery through the Capline Pipeline and can also be transported, along with other feedstocks, by barge. Products primarily are distributed via truck-loading racks at three product terminals, barges, and a pipeline directly to the Memphis airport.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status including Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and protected Veterans.