Manager Plant Security

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 Manager Plant Security you will direct personnel involved in establishing, promoting, maintaining, and improving security and property protection programs. Serve as site’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).

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

- Manage all aspects of contract with security risk management partner/company.

- Create and revises post orders.

- Initiate and oversees the development, implementation, administration, monitoring, and improvement of security/loss prevention plan, policies, programs, procedures, and protocols designed to protect company personnel, assets, plant operations, business partners, vendors, visitors, and community.

- Initiate and revises Standard Refinery SOP Manual in all security-related areas.

- Implement all required government and company security programs and protocols.

- Manage the ongoing administration, maintenance, audits, and upgrades of all required security programs and procedure.

- Ensure the site security response systems and procedures are coordinated and aligned with federal, state, local, industry, and company threat levels and issues.

- Oversee security office facilities, systems, and equipment, including surveillance equipment, and badge identification systems.

- Determine and allocates security resources routinely, and modifies as needed.

- Establish operational procedures for activities such as gate access, traffic control, guarding and patrolling physical property, orienting and monitoring personnel involved with classified information, conducting random and targeted audits, and investigating accidents and criminal acts.

- Coordinate the security aspects of a site emergency, including securing the perimeter, controlling access points, assisting with mutual aid, coordinating with refinery emergency personnel and area law enforcement, and evacuating contractors and employees as needed.

- Plan and conduct physical security audits, and prepares comprehensive and well-documented reports of findings.

- Ensure inspection of the perimeter fencing and lighting, and coordinates with maintenance to correct any deficiencies.

- Ensure the correct operation, maintenance, and repair of refinery’s camera and personnel access control systems.

- Ensure key & lock control, including key duplication.

- Ensure compliance with vehicle access control policy.

- Prepare appropriate reports regarding losses, vulnerabilities, and violations as they affect plant operations.

- Develop and manages annual site security budget.

- Initiate work orders, service orders, material requests, major project installations, and/or renovations for fencing, lighting, cameras, alarms, badging systems, vehicle access control systems, and security facilities.

- Confer with management to formulate policies, determine need for programs, and coordinate programs with plant activities.

- Serve as a resource for issues involving plant security.

- Stay abreast of the latest security issues, methodologies, and equipment.

- Advise management and recommends upgrades to refinery security operations.

- Acts as refinery representative while working with internal and external entities.

- Work closely with government, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency agencies, and private sector organizations at local, state, and national levels.

- Manage security programs at the refinery that fully comply with 33 CFR Part 105.

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

Job

Aviation/Travel/Facilities/Security

Primary Location:

US-LA-Meraux

Job Posting

Jan 5, 2026, 3:55:30 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

- High School diploma or GED required.

- 10 years of security and/or law enforcement experience, including leadership experience in crisis situations required.

- 3 years of Supervisory/Management experience required.

- Experience working with the public and government agencies required.

- Must possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within specified timeframe required.

- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver's License within specified timeframe required.

- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Meraux Refinery, required.

Preferred Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree preferred.

- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) preferred.

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 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.

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