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11 Valero Refinery Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Manager Refinery Safety

Ardmore, OK · On-site

$63K - $84K/yr

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to ... Manage departmental operating budget and exercises appropriate controls. * Maintain and analyze ...

Description Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are ... Manage departmental operating budget and exercises appropriate controls. * Maintain and analyze ...

Facility Maintenance HVAC Mechanic II

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

... operated, monitored, and maintained as designed, which in turn keeps the facility up and running at ... It is Valero's policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery.

... ensure operating flexibility. * Evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance ... Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.

... ensure operating flexibility. * Evaluates process changes for safety impact or compliance ... Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Texas City Refinery, required. Need more ...

... ensure operating flexibility. * Evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance ... Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.

Valero Jobs Information

Do workers at Valero get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does Valero pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
58% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Valero, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
72% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

Is the health insurance from Valero affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Valero?

Some people get paid time off from work.
49% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 73% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at Valero worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do Valero workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
69% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Valero workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Valero?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Valero managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
68% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Valero spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Valero?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Valero good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
44% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Valero?

Some people feel stressed out here.
57% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Valero?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Valero?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Valero’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Valero is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Valero?
Infographic showing various Refinery Operator job openings at Valero in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Manager Refinery Safety

Manager Refinery Safety

Valero

Ardmore, OK • On-site

$63K - $84K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Valero rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 74 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 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.

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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