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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 an Associate Plant Engineer you will support activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant. Review the process equipment/data to improve plant operations. Coordinate with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with company and OSHA PSM standards. Support projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner.
Job Responsibility:
Support activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant
Review the process equipment/data to improve plant operations
Coordinate with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with company and OSHA PSM standards
Support projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner
Support plant operations by reviewing, studying, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting the plant systems and equipment and provides recommendations
Analyze and interpret data for opportunities to improve production, efficiencies, yields and operating costs. Generate reports summarizing findings
Improve the process by coordinating changes in operations, controls, equipment, procedures, parameters, operational theory and other related items
Prepare justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval
Develop technical specifications to procure equipment and services
Provide assistance with installation, startup and performance testing of multiple projects concurrently
Perform design work and other assigned tasks to ensure they are completed safely, accurately and efficiently
Coordinate with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with OSHA PSM and provides expertise on QA/QC (i.e. ASME, API standards) requirements for new equipment and repairs to existing equipment
Support maintenance and operations as a technical resource
Support Turnaround planning and execution
Complete other requirements for compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations including but not limited to the maintenance of documentations such as MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specifications
Requirements:
Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required
Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering required
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
In-field maintenance and operations support experience preferred
Experience in ethanol production, chemical processing, food processing, oil refining, or power plant industry preferred
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
In-field maintenance and operations support experience
Experience in ethanol production, chemical processing, food processing, oil refining, or power plant industry
What we offer:
Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution