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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for shell refinery in Harvey, LA is $19.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Shell Refinery role, you need a solid understanding of chemical engineering or industrial operations, often supported by a relevant degree or technical training in process technology. Familiarity with refinery process controls, safety regulations (such as OSHA), and systems like DCS (Distributed Control Systems) is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success. These competencies ensure the safe and efficient operation of complex refinery processes while maintaining compliance and supporting team goals.

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Working at a Shell Refinery involves managing intricate processes and large-scale equipment, where minimizing downtime and responding quickly to unexpected issues are daily challenges. Employees regularly operate in safety-critical environments, which demands strict adherence to safety protocols and continuous training. You will often collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and safety specialists, to ensure smooth operations. Adapting to rotating shifts, handling high-pressure situations, and maintaining precision in a fast-paced setting are also key aspects of the job.

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Infographic showing various Shell Refinery job openings in Harvey, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,527 per year, or $19 per hour.

Supervisor Design Engineering

Valero

Meraux, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

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Valero rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 87 rated oil and gas companies


Job 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 Supervisor Design Engineering you will lead the efforts of Design Engineering staff to provide cost-effective design and drafting services for plant improvement projects. Update and maintain the Refinery's technical records and oversees the maintaining of the Engineering Library.

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:

  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize design work and ensure that it is performed accurately, cost effectively, and in accordance with company standards. Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the contract engineers, designers, and drafters.
  • Orchestrate engineering resource plan and manage design drafting backlog.
  • Interact closely with Project engineers to ensure alignment with project engineering schedule milestones.
  • Lead development of cost estimates for engineering and design man hours.
  • Ensure accuracy of man hour estimates and forecasts.
  • Plan and manage design expenses to stay within budget.
  • Ensure Contract Engineering /Design Drafting Requests are completed and approved prior to initiating work and maintains tracking log.
  • Ensure design compliance with company's PSM program, (Shell Standards, Meraux pipe specifications and local standards), provides MOC documentation and monitor quality of drafting for the documentation process.
  • Establish bench mark data for selected engineering design deliverables.
  • Perform design work on critical projects requiring additional expertise as needed.
  • Perform 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.
  • Oversee the assignment and maintenance of refinery equipment numbers.
    Provide design guidance to outside technical Consultants.
  • Develop and maintain company design procedures, standards and specifications.
  • Provide technical support to all drafting and design personnel: troubleshoots and maintains drafting department computer workstations and drafting design software.
  • Evaluate and keep current software and hardware technologies that promote increased productivity from designers and draftsmen.
  • Oversee 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.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 8 years of piping designing and drafting experience, including mechanical design and drafting experience, required.
  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Meraux Refinery, required.

Preferred Requirements: 

  • Associate's Degree in Drafting Technology preferred.
  • 3 years of CADPIPE or equivalent software experience 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 Meraux 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.

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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