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We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.\nA Safety Engineer has an Understanding State and Federal safety regulations, assesses and communicates the implications of those regulations to Operations, and works with Operations to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions. Works with Regional and other Safety Engineers to develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.\nAt Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution, including:\nInteract and work with the site workforce. Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help the workforce 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 writes site safety procedures and assist the workforce and other functional groups translate requirements into written procedures.\nDevelop 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.\nDevelop 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.\nMaintain records to demonstrate compliance. Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations and VPP requirements with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.\nInteract with Agency Representatives. 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.\nParticipate in Trade Association meetings (e.g. Tcc, VPPPA, ASSE) for assigned field.\nWork with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.\nWork with the region and other site safety organizations on consolidated contracts which add value to the organization.\nSupport opportunity projects (eg. ERT training requirements, etc) in the most cost effective manner.\nWork with Operations and the regional organization to maintain compliance so that unwarranted agency inspections do not occur. Develop a business oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.\nDevelop and maintain a working knowledge of the site and processes.\nWork with Operations and the regional organization to implement processes to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operating flexibility.\nEvaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance (Management of Change).\nEvaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.\nHold signature authority to issue releases against standing purchasing orders at the discretion of the Site HSE Manager or above.\nParticipates in department “on-call” responsibilities for all Health and Safety matters.\nConducts OSHA compliance audits and safety field audits for assigned area (safe work permit, lockout/tag out, fall protection, etc.).\nConducts contractor orientation.\nThis position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.\nValero 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.\nA Safety Engineer has an Understanding State and Federal safety regulations, assesses and communicates the implications of those regulations to Operations, and works with Operations to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions. Works with Regional and other Safety Engineers to develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.\nAt Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution, including:\nInteract and work with the site workforce. Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help the workforce 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 writes site safety procedures and assist the workforce and other functional groups translate requirements into written procedures.\nDevelop 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.\nDevelop 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.\nMaintain records to demonstrate compliance. Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations and VPP requirements with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.\nInteract with Agency Representatives. 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.\nParticipate in Trade Association meetings (e.g. Tcc, VPPPA, ASSE) for assigned field.\nWork with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.\nWork with the region and other site safety organizations on consolidated contracts which add value to the organization.\nSupport opportunity projects (eg. ERT training requirements, etc) in the most cost effective manner.\nWork with Operations and the regional organization to maintain compliance so that unwarranted agency inspections do not occur. Develop a business oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.\nDevelop and maintain a working knowledge of the site and processes.\nWork with Operations and the regional organization to implement processes to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operating flexibility.\nEvaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance (Management of Change).\nEvaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.\nHold signature authority to issue releases against standing purchasing orders at the discretion of the Site HSE Manager or above.\nParticipates in department “on-call” responsibilities for all Health and Safety matters.\nConducts OSHA compliance audits and safety field audits for assigned area (safe work permit, lockout/tag out, fall protection, etc.).\nConducts contractor orientation.\nThis position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor's or higher level degree in Engineering or related Science is required.\n2 years of safety experience required.\nExperience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.\nAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Houston Refinery, required.\nPreferred Certifications:\nNIMS ICS Certification\nCSP Certification\nCIH Certification\nNeed 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:\nCompetitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program\n100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting\nCompany-sponsored Pension Plan\nComprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program\nBenefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.\nDiscover more about Houston and how we’re making a difference there.\nAll 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.\nPosition level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.\nValero'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.\nValero 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.\nPlease 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.\n*LI-LP1\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor's or higher level degree in Engineering or related Science is required.\n2 years of safety experience required.\nExperience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.\nAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Houston Refinery, required.\nPreferred Certifications:\nNIMS ICS Certification\nCSP Certification\nCIH Certification\nNeed more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? 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