Valero Energy

Sr. Loss Control Specialist - Port Arthur

Valero Energy • $95K — $115K *
Port Arthur, TX 77642In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in custody transfer measurements, loss control, or marine/terminal inspection.
  • Availability to work 24/7, including holidays, as needed.
  • Must work onsite at Valero Port Arthur Refinery full-time.
  • Eligible to obtain a TWIC card for refinery access.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Preferred: Experience in lab testing, petroleum inspection, loss control, or marine expediting.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and mitigate issues exposing Valero to additional costs.
  • Minimize product losses from measurement, sampling, or testing errors through compliance attendance.
  • Identify excessive product losses or quality discrepancies.
  • Ensure adherence to API guidelines and hydrocarbon measurement procedures.
  • Develop systems to alert management of inventory and loss problems in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate discussions for alternative action plans when deviations occur.
  • Verify and confirm volumes with independent inspectors.

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
Full Job Description
Description

A Sr. Loss Control Specialist provides quality and quantity assurance with emphasis on control of product losses for all movements of crude and petroleum products. Loss Control also provides Valero coverage on custody transfer movements at company owned and non-owned locations around the world as well as offshore locations.

At Valero, this role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution, including:

  • Identifies issues that expose Valero to additional costs, and based on this exposure, assumes the authority to take steps to mitigate the exposure. These steps may include anything from appointing additional oversight to suspending cargo operations.
  • Minimizes losses that may result from errors or inconsistencies in measurement, sampling, or testing of petroleum products by proactive attendance of custody movements for compliance with Valero published industry standards.
  • Identifies excessive product losses or quality discrepancies.
  • Ensures that API guidelines and the Company's hydrocarbon measurement procedures are followed with full documentation of events.
  • Encourages uniform petroleum cargo measurement and inspection practices.
  • Develops and implements systems which will alert management in a timely manner to potentially serious inventory and loss problems.
  • Encourages a favorable perception of the Company's commitment to environment, general public welfare, and profit control.
  • Facilitates discussions to develop and execute alternative action plans as deviations from standard practice occur.
  • Communicates with vessel officers and shore representatives to determine if additional oversight is required.
  • Verifies and confirms volumes with independent inspectors.
  • Performs physical measurement and sampling of marine vessels, railcars, trucks, storage tanks and other containers may be required.
  • Evaluates the performance of inspection companies and their inspectors.
  • Initiates record and report departmental cost savings.
  • Evaluates and reviews industry standards and policies (API/ASTM) to maintain skill set needed to implement improvements to reduce Valero's exposure to losses.
  • Witnesses custody meter proving and meter prover calibrations. Initiate actions to ensure proper meter factors are determined and properly applied in the final calculation of volumes.
  • Reinforces the companies "Life Saving Rules" to all employees and strive to set the example for the Loss Control group.
  • Must be available to answer calls and respond to refinery-related issues outside of regular business hours.
  • Required to be on call and provide timely response to refinery-related issues outside of normal working hours.


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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in the following area(s): Custody transfer measurements, loss control and/or marine/terminal inspection related experience required.
  • Able and willing to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, as needed, required.
  • Able and willing to work onsite and in person full-time at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.
  • All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero's policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.


Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or higher level degree, preferred.
  • Experience in lab testing, petroleum inspecting, loss control or marine expeditor, 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%, 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.

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All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero's policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

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

About Valero Energy

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) is a Fortune 500 oil and gas refining and retail company based in San Antonio, Texas. The company owns and operates 18 refineries throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.3 million barrels per day, making it the largest refiner in North America. Valero is also one of the nation's largest retail operators with more than 5,000 retail and branded wholesale outlets in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean under various brand names, including Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Ultramar, Shamrock, and Beacon. Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, other petrochemical products and power. Valero subsidiaries employ approximately 10,500 people, and assets include 16 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels per day, 10 ethanol plants with a combined production capacity of 1.2 billion gallons per year, and a 50-megawatt wind farm. More than 7,300 outlets carry the Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock and Beacon brands in the United States and the Caribbean; Ultramar in Canada; and Texaco in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Valero is a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio.

Valero Energy Careers

Join the dynamic team at Valero Energy, a leader in the energy sector and a beacon of innovation and sustainability. At Valero, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that pave the way for professional growth and personal achievement. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Valero provides a platform to propel your career to new heights.

Work You’ll Do

At Valero Energy, every position plays a critical role in our mission to provide safe, reliable energy. Our team members are at the forefront of the energy industry, driving innovation and leading through example. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, using your skills to solve complex challenges and improve our operations.

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Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Valero internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience, networking opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful projects. Interns at Valero are considered integral members of our team and are given responsibilities that challenge and enhance their academic learning.

Culture and Benefits

Valero Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creates a stronger team. Our culture is built on leadership, respect, and integrity—values that have steered our company through decades of success. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and diversity training programs designed to help them thrive both personally and professionally.

Professional Development

Investing in our employees’ growth is a priority at Valero. We offer a range of professional development opportunities, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and continuous learning programs. Our goal is to ensure that every employee has the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

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Are you ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector? We are hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals to join our team. Search open positions, submit your resume, and prepare for an interview where you can showcase your unique qualifications. At Valero Energy, your career advancement is supported by robust training and development programs that encourage lifelong learning and professional growth.

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Learn more about Valero Energy
Size
9,813 employees
Market Cap
$46.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$1.4 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$64.9 billion
NASDAQ
VLO
* Ladders Estimates

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