Safety Engineer

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 Safety Engineer you will understand State and Federal safety regulations, assess and communicate the implication of those regulations to Operations, and work with Operations to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions. Work with Regional and other Safety Engineers to develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.

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:

- Interact and work with the site Operations organization. Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help Operations and other functional groups implement those process changes or procedures necessary to comply with the regulations and requirements. Remain responsive to routine requests for Information from Operations and other functional groups. Facilitate the writing or write site safety procedures and help Operations and other functional groups translate requirements into written procedures.

- Develop and recommend business driven and cost-effective strategies: Demonstrate an untiring effort to find new and better ways to comply with new and existing regulations and requirements that reduce the burden on Operations and other functional groups.

- Develop and deliver training to the site for safety issues: Develop training materials pertaining to safety issues as required by the site due to new or changing Federal or State regulations. Provide the training materials to the parties responsible for delivering site training or may deliver the training directly to the site employees.

- Maintain records to demonstrate compliance. Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations and VPP Star requirements with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.

- Negotiate with Agencies. Develop the confidence, capability, and willingness to maintain the site's position with an agency representative, as appropriate, on the interpretation and applicability of a regulation or requirement.

- Participate in Trade Association meetings (e.g. Tcc, VPPPA, ASSE) for assigned field.

- Work with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.

- Reduce safety costs through the implementation of Best Practices at the site.

- Work with the region and other site safety organizations on consolidated contracts which add value to the organization.

- Support opportunity projects (eg. ERT training requirements, etc) in the most cost-effective manner.

- Work with Operations and the regional organization to maintain compliance so that unwarranted agency inspections do not occur and to implement processes to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operating flexibility. Develop a business-oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.

- Develop a business-oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.

- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the site and processes.

- Evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance (Management of Change).

- Evaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.

- Hold signature authority to issue releases against standing purchasing orders at the discretion of the Site HSE Manager.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

- Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Engineering or related Science is required.

- 2 years of safety experience required.

- Experience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.

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 McKee 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/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, 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: Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers

Primary Location:US-TX-Sunray

Job Posting Sep 12, 2025, 9:55:56 AM

Unposting Date Ongoing