Valero Energy

Supervisor Design Engineering

Valero Energy • $100K — $138K *
Wilmington, CA 90744In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 8 years of piping design and drafting experience, including mechanical design or Control systems experience required.
  • Proficient AutoCAD user required.
  • Willing to work on-site at Valero Wilmington Refinery required.
  • Associate's Degree in Drafting Technology preferred.
  • 3 years of AutoCAD Plant 3D experience preferred.
  • 1 year SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize design work accurately and cost-effectively.
  • Supervise contract engineers, designers, and drafters' daily activities.
  • Coordinate closely with Project engineers to align with project milestones.
  • Lead the development of cost estimates for engineering and design drafting.
  • Ensure accuracy of man hour estimates and forecasts.
  • Manage design expenses to stay within budget limits.
  • Oversee and maintain refinery drawing files and databases.

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 Supervisor Design Engineering you will coordinate and conduct activities associated with providing design and drafting services to the Wilmington Refinery and Asphalt Plant. Incumbent will perform design and drafting services as well as develop work scopes, cost estimates and coordinate execution of projects assigned to provide cost effective design and drafting services for refinery projects.

  • Plans, schedules, and prioritizes design work and ensure that it is performed accurately, cost effectively, and in accordance with company standards. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of the contract engineers, designers, and drafters.
  • Orchestrates engineering resource plan and manages design drafting backlog.
  • Interacts closely with Project engineers to ensure alignment with project engineering schedule milestones.
  • Leads development of cost estimates for engineering and design drafting man hours.
  • Ensures accuracy of man hour estimates and forecasts.
  • Plans and manages design expenses to stay within budget.
  • Ensures Contract Engineering /Design Drafting Requests are completed and approved prior to initiating work and maintains tracking log.
  • Ensures design compliance with company's PSM program, (Shell Standards, and local standards), provides MOCA documentation and monitors quality of drafting for the documentation process through the MOCA QAQC program.
  • Establishes bench mark data for selected engineering design deliverables.
  • Performs design work on critical projects requiring additional expertise as needed.
  • Performs squad checks on in-house design and drafting projects to ensure quality and accuracy of design and to minimize errors and changes in the field due to such errors.
  • Oversees the assignment and maintenance of refinery equipment numbers.
  • Provides design guidance to outside technical Consultants.
  • Develops and maintains company design procedures, standards and specifications.
  • Provides technical support to all drafting and design personnel; troubleshoots and maintains design department computer workstations and drafting design software.
  • Evaluates and keeps current software and hardware technologies that promote increased productivity from designers and draftsmen.
  • Oversees the maintenance of refinery drawing files, scanning and archiving systems and associated databases.


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

The salary range for this position is $100,500 to $138,100 and represents Valero's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 8 years of piping design and drafting experience, including mechanical design and drafting experience or equal experience in Control systems required.
  • Proficient as an AutoCAD user required.
  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Wilmington Refinery, required.


Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree in Drafting Technology preferred.
  • 3 years of AutoCAD Plant 3D or equivalent software experience preferred.
  • 1 year of SAP experience preferred
  • 1 year experience with 3D laser scanner technology preferred
  • Understanding of basic Process Controls preferred
  • Certificate Piping Design preferred
  • Certificate Control Systems Design 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.

Discover more about Wilmington and how we're making a difference there.

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 the Wilmington Refinery

The Valero Wilmington Refinery was commissioned in 1969 and has had three major expansions to become a fully integrated refinery and several upgrades to meet clean-fuel standards. The Wilmington refinery processes a blend of California and foreign crude oil, as well as unfinished feedstocks from local and foreign sources. Given its coking and desulfurizing capabilities, it is particularly well-suited to process lower-cost heavy, high-sulfur crude oils and feedstocks. The refinery also produces 15 percent of the asphalt supply in southern California. Refined products are distributed from the Wilmington refinery through a network of third-party pipelines and terminals in southern California, Nevada and Arizona, and then on to wholesale and retail customers.

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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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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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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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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
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