Manager Refinery Safety
Ardmore, OK · On-site
As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in ...
Manager Refinery Safety
Ardmore, OK · On-site
As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in ...
Manager Refinery Safety
$63K - $84K/yr
As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in ...
Manager Refinery Safety
$63K - $84K/yr
As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in ...
The Safety Specialist works closely with Operations, Operations Leader, Shift Leaders, Site Leadership, and the Refinery Safety Manager to identify knowledge gaps and close them through coaching and ...
The Safety Specialist works closely with Operations, Operations Leader, Shift Leaders, Site Leadership, and the Refinery Safety Manager to identify knowledge gaps and close them through coaching and ...
The Safety Specialist works closely with Operations, Operations Leader, Shift Leaders, Site Leadership, and the Refinery Safety Manager to identify knowledge gaps and close them through coaching and ...
The Safety Specialist works closely with Operations, Operations Leader, Shift Leaders, Site Leadership, and the Refinery Safety Manager to identify knowledge gaps and close them through coaching and ...
Refinery Technician
Paramount, CA · On-site
A global environmental remediation company has an immediate need for refinery technicians. This ... safety training - Confined Space Entry - Man-lift training
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Refinery Technician
Paramount, CA · On-site
A global environmental remediation company has an immediate need for refinery technicians. This ... safety training - Confined Space Entry - Man-lift training
Develop and implement technical solutions that enhance safety, environmental compliance ... Support refinery turnaround planning and execution, including major maintenance events. * Perform ...
Develop and implement technical solutions that enhance safety, environmental compliance ... Support refinery turnaround planning and execution, including major maintenance events. * Perform ...
Develop and implement technical solutions that enhance safety, environmental compliance ... Support refinery turnaround planning and execution, including major maintenance events. * Perform ...
Develop and implement technical solutions that enhance safety, environmental compliance ... Support refinery turnaround planning and execution, including major maintenance events. * Perform ...
Health and Safety Manager
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$132.72 - $145.54/hr
Provide leadership and oversight of refinery safety programs, including Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and other high-risk work activities, ensuring effective training ...
Health and Safety Manager
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$132.72 - $145.54/hr
Provide leadership and oversight of refinery safety programs, including Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and other high-risk work activities, ensuring effective training ...
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Benicia, CA · On-site
$20.75 - $27.50/hr
Work closely with rescue technicians, safety personnel, and refinery staff during incidents. * Maintain readiness for rapid response in a high-risk industrial environment. Minimum Qualifications
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Benicia, CA · On-site
$20.75 - $27.50/hr
Work closely with rescue technicians, safety personnel, and refinery staff during incidents. * Maintain readiness for rapid response in a high-risk industrial environment. Minimum Qualifications
Refinery Operator - Entry Level
North Salt Lake, UT · On-site
$29.39/hr
Success in the Loader role requires a strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, initiative ... Our North Salt Lake refinery employs approximately 270 people with an average tenure of 12 years-a ...
Refinery Operator - Entry Level
North Salt Lake, UT · On-site
$29.39/hr
Success in the Loader role requires a strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, initiative ... Our North Salt Lake refinery employs approximately 270 people with an average tenure of 12 years-a ...
Success in the Loader role requires a strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, initiative ... Our North Salt Lake refinery employs approximately 270 people with an average tenure of 12 years--a ...
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Success in the Loader role requires a strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, initiative ... Our North Salt Lake refinery employs approximately 270 people with an average tenure of 12 years--a ...
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Benicia, CA · On-site
$20.75 - $27.50/hr
Work closely with rescue technicians, safety personnel, and refinery staff during incidents. * Maintain readiness for rapid response in a high-risk industrial environment. Minimum Qualifications
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Benicia, CA · On-site
$20.75 - $27.50/hr
Work closely with rescue technicians, safety personnel, and refinery staff during incidents. * Maintain readiness for rapid response in a high-risk industrial environment. Minimum Qualifications
Administers the refinery safety program, with policy and procedural approvals, with primary emphasis on implementing, managing, and recommending improvements of the safety program for optimum results.
Administers the refinery safety program, with policy and procedural approvals, with primary emphasis on implementing, managing, and recommending improvements of the safety program for optimum results.
Administers the refinery safety program, with policy and procedural approvals, with primary emphasis on implementing, managing, and recommending improvements of the safety program for optimum results.
Administers the refinery safety program, with policy and procedural approvals, with primary emphasis on implementing, managing, and recommending improvements of the safety program for optimum results.
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 and refinery safety requirements. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in ...
This position reports to the refinery Safety Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides technical support of routine operations, project work, major maintenance or construction support, and emergency ...
This position reports to the refinery Safety Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides technical support of routine operations, project work, major maintenance or construction support, and emergency ...
This position reports to the refinery Safety Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides technical support of routine operations, project work, major maintenance or construction support, and emergency ...
This position reports to the refinery Safety Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides technical support of routine operations, project work, major maintenance or construction support, and emergency ...
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A Refinery Safety job involves ensuring a safe working environment in oil and gas refineries by implementing safety protocols, conducting inspections, and training employees on best practices. Professionals in this role identify hazards, enforce compliance with regulations, and respond to emergencies to minimize risks. They work closely with operations teams to prevent accidents, improve workplace safety, and maintain regulatory compliance.
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Valero rating
6.2
Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
69th of 87 rated oil and gas companies
Job description
Description
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety regulations.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Requirements:
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:
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee's eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Ardmore and how we're making a difference there.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We're invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
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Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As a Refinery Safety Manager you will direct the Health and Safety programs and ensures readiness of the Fire Protection and Emergency Response System (personnel and equipment) for the Refinery in compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety regulations.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Provide occupational safety and health expertise to ensure OSHA and other regulatory compliance and company safety and health guidelines.
- Manage work related injuries through direct involvement with staff and professional medical personnel.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with corporate HS&E and Risk Management, Refinery Leadership Team, first line supervision and field personnel, Human Resources, Accounting, and contractor management and work force personnel.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate governmental and industrial safety standards.
- Oversee emergency response activities according to the situation.
- Assure training of refinery personnel in fire protection/fire prevention and other aspects of emergency response.
- Manage departmental operating budget and exercises appropriate controls.
- Maintain and analyze incident statistics to determine which prevention efforts need to be directed, then prescribes changes in existing systems to meet the needs identified.
- Review Federal, State and Local safety regulations and ensures Refinery maintains compliance.
- Review engineering design drawings for safety provisions and assess the adequacy of those provisions, making changes as necessary to satisfy Federal, State, and Local safety and health regulations.
- Develop and implements procedures, checkpoints and monitor programs to ensure that personnel and property are adequately protected.
- Act as a refinery representative on Local Emergency Planning Committee assisting in developing plans in case of an emergency which affects the public sector.
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.
- 10 years of refinery, petrochemical, and/or chemical plant safety experience required.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Safety or related field preferred.
- 5 years supervisory experience preferred.
- 5 years of industrial fire protection experience preferred.
- Specialized/technical courses such as certification as a safety professional, industrial fire instructor certification, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation 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 Ardmore and how we're making a difference there.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We're invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
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About Valero
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Industry
Oil and gas extraction
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
San Antonio, TX, US