Valero Energy

Staff Project Engineer

Valero Energy$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Willingness to work on-site at the Valero Ardmore Refinery.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
  • 8 years of engineering and project management experience is necessary.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a refinery or petrochemical environment is required.
  • Preference for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, design, and prepare cost estimates for capital projects.
  • Implement budget and project control processes effectively.
  • Review and approve designs, budgets, and project plans thoroughly.
  • Recruit and supervise contract project managers.
  • Track cost and schedule performance relative to the capital budget.
  • Manage capital project spending while ensuring schedule adherence.
  • Prepare specifications and procure materials for project execution.

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

As a Staff Project Engineer you will provide technical expertise and manages capital projects from design, development, and execution in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Develop, design, perform cost estimation and prepare/submit Authorization for Expenditures (AFE) and Decision Review Board (DRB) documents for capital and expense projects.
  • Understand and implement the budget, appropriations and project control processes for capital workload.
  • Perform the final review and approval of designs, budgets, project plans, schedules, resources, QA/QC procedures and project reports.
  • Recruit and oversee contract project managers.
  • Track cost and schedule performance of projects relative to the capital budget.
  • Manage the capital project program spend while project schedule and performance are not compromised.
  • Prepare specifications and procure materials and equipment for a timely and efficient execution of projects.
  • Provide technical support to all refinery departments that will result in safe, efficient and cost effective installations.
  • Oversee and coordinate contract personnel for engineering, design and installation of capital, expense and maintenance projects.
  • Perform cost tracking and status reporting for assigned projects.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule.
  • Provide support to Refinery during planned and unplanned outages, including availability to respond to and support critical business needs during off-hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Follow all safety rules and guidelines as established by the Refinery.


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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.
  • Bachelor's or higher level degree - in Engineering required.
  • 8 years of experience in engineering and project management required,
  • 3 years exposure in a refinery/petrochemical-operating environment required.
  • Bachelor's or higher level degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering 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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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.

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