Superintendent Maintenance - Instrumentation

Superintendent Maintenance - Instrumentation -260011E

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 Superintendent Maintenance - Instrumentation you will lead, plan, and direct all Instrumentation Department activities at the refinery to achieve reliability and availability while working in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.

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:

- Direct the Instrumentation Department and other assigned staff to maximize productivity and performance.

- Manage Instrumentation/Analyzer craft work orders and preventative maintenance backlog to ensure detailed work activity is planned, scheduled and executed.

- Maintain and optimize operation of the refinery Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Safety Systems.

- Ensure that company and contract maintenance employees are in compliance with safety policies and procedures.

- Analyze all work requests to determine necessary repair or replacement and advise as to estimate manpower and material requirements.

- Determine needs for maintenance materials, warehouse stock, rental equipment and/or contract services.

- Assist with counseling, training, developing, and evaluating the performance of Instrumentation Technicians.

- Assist in the development and coordination of turnaround work.

- Conduct toolbox safety meetings and inspections, necessary to achieve safety goals while communicating changes in company policy, procedures, and objectives to employees.

- Supervise and participate in the development of reliable and efficient equipment in order to better production.

- Analyze problems that may arise and find a workable solution that is practical as well as cost efficient. Implement safe work habits for all employees and oversee outside service contractors to function efficiently.

- Ensure that the necessary equipment is ordered and an adequate supply of parts is maintained in stock by utilizing SAP and interaction with the Warehouse and Planning Departments.

- Maintain and evaluate equipment history through the SAP system, and work with the Warehouse on completing material listing for SAP.

- Monitor quality and quantity of work being done by outside repair shops and suppliers of Instrument/Analyzer equipment replacement parts.

- Prepare monthly activities report on Instrument/Analyzer work for management.

- Perform all necessary functions to complete Maintenance projects.

- Audit the work order system for volume, costs, flow, proper application of the priority hierarchy, and manpower usage.

- Develop and publish reports for management pertaining to costs, manpower utilization, productivity, reliability and forecasting. Reports will range from plant-wide all the way down to equipment-specific.

- Prepare and supply drawings, sketches, specifications, procedures, etc., in addition to maintaining files of maintenance history and instructions.

- Other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED required.

- 10 years of maintenance experience in a refinery or similar industry required.

- General knowledge of operations, training of correct installations, and repair of equipment required.

- Technical knowledge of refinery equipment and maintenance practices required.

- Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV, AMS, and Triconex SIS required.

- Basic skills in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word and Excel) required.

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

Preferred Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree preferred.

- Prior supervisory experience preferred.

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.

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-LA-Meraux

Job Posting Feb 3, 2026, 1:18:02 PM

Unposting Date Ongoing