Data Center Operations Specialist

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. The world requires reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and we see this as an opportunity.

Our 10,000 employees work together as a team to relentlessly pursue excellence, embrace the highest standards of safety and responsible operations, leverage our creativity and technical expertise to solve challenging problems, care about our employees and the communities where we work and live, and recognize integrity is critical to our ongoing success.

As a

Data Center Operations Specialist,

you will be a Member of the data center operations staff, which installs, maintains, monitors, analyzes, and troubleshoots data center equipment for multiple data centers. Install infrastructure equipment in the data center space. Ensure that the infrastructure requirements for all new equipment are met (power, space & cooling requirements). Monitor IT hardware inventories related to systems, space and requests for moves, add and change of hardware. Ensure that the infrastructure requirements for all new equipment are met and the environment of all critical facilities and equipment zones are maintained.

Key Competencies

- Problem-Solving

- Initiative

- Results Orientation

- Interpersonal Skills

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

- Install and maintain data center infrastructure, including cabling, racks, PDUs, switches, and cable management systems.

- Perform hardware installations, moves, adds, changes (MACs), and decommissions.

- Physically assist with racking, stacking, and relocating IT equipment.

- Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues, including power and environmental systems.

- Conduct IT system power cycles and replace failed hardware components.

- Maintain accurate inventory of IT hardware and ensure compliance with asset management processes.

- Enforce security protocols and compliance standards within the data center.

- Ensure proper destruction of data on decommissioned systems in accordance with company policy.

- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency of the data center environment.

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

Job

Information Services

Primary Location:

US-TX-San Antonio

Job Posting

Jun 10, 2025, 8:37:59 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

- High School diploma or GED required.

- 3 years of experience in a data center or equivalent infrastructure environment required.

- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location required.

Preferred Requirements

- Strong understanding of data center operations, including power, cooling, and space planning.

- Hands-on experience with IT hardware installation and troubleshooting.

- Familiarity with data center technologies such as cabinets, racks, PDUs, and environmental monitoring systems.

- Experience with ticketing and incident management systems.

- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Benefits

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 Programs

- Onsite Daycare Center

- Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers

- State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities

- Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch

- Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking/hiking on the greenbelt

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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