Equipment Operator

Description

Primarily responsible for operating and maintaining numerous styles, types and sizes of hydraulic cranes, forklifts, backhoes, along with any other type of lifting or hoisting equipment that would aid personnel in safely performing their job.

- Operates equipment assigned by supervisor, but not limited to just operating equipment.

- Inspects equipment and rigging each shift, prior to use.

- Fills out Care Card prior to making a lift with a crane.

- Serves as the liaison for turnarounds and capital projects (optional).

- Works safely and follow all GSP’s.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

- High School diploma or GED required

- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation in the petrochemical or like industry required

- NCCCO or NCCER certification Fixed Cab Certification Required

- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation in the petrochemical or like industry preferred

- NCCCO or NCCER certification for Rough Terrain (up to 80 ton), Telescopic Boom and Swing Cab Cranes preferred

- Must be able to operate a wide variety of industrial equipment. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cranes, forklift, back hoe and road grater, or any other lifting/hoisting equipment that would aid personnel in safely performing their job

- Responsible for documenting and performing daily equipment inspections

- Providing expert ability to operate heavy equipment in an industrial setting

- Safely erecting and dismantling boom extensions (jibs) on various cranes operating in the plant

- Inspecting, maintaining and safely operating different styles, types and sizes of civil equipment

- Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

- Effectively communicates all daily activities to supervision.

- Performs all other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery

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.

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.

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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Job: Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance

Primary Location:US-TX-Port Arthur

Job Posting Sep 17, 2025, 9:13:58 AM

Unposting Date Ongoing