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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.\nAs a Staff Project Engineer you will provide technical expertise and manages capital projects from design, development, and execution in a safe and efficient manner.\nAt 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:\nDevelop, design, perform cost estimation and prepare/submit Authorization for Expenditures (AFE) and Decision Review Board (DRB) documents for capital and expense projects.\nUnderstand and implement the budget, appropriations and project control processes for capital workload.\nPerform the final review and approval of designs, budgets, project plans, schedules, resources, QA/QC procedures and project reports.\nRecruit and oversee contract project managers.\nTrack cost and schedule performance of projects relative to the capital budget.\nManage the capital project program spend while project schedule and performance are not compromised.\nPrepare specifications and procure materials and equipment for a timely and efficient execution of projects.\nProvide technical support to all refinery departments that will result in safe, efficient and cost effective installations.\nOversee and coordinate contract personnel for engineering, design and installation of capital, expense and maintenance projects.\nPerform cost tracking and status reporting for assigned projects.\nManage multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule.\nProvide support to Refinery during planned and unplanned outages, including availability to respond to and support critical business needs during off-hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required\nFollow all safety rules and guidelines as established by the Refinery.\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.\nAs a Staff Project Engineer you will provide technical expertise and manages capital projects from design, development, and execution in a safe and efficient manner.\nAt 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:\nDevelop, design, perform cost estimation and prepare/submit Authorization for Expenditures (AFE) and Decision Review Board (DRB) documents for capital and expense projects.\nUnderstand and implement the budget, appropriations and project control processes for capital workload.\nPerform the final review and approval of designs, budgets, project plans, schedules, resources, QA/QC procedures and project reports.\nRecruit and oversee contract project managers.\nTrack cost and schedule performance of projects relative to the capital budget.\nManage the capital project program spend while project schedule and performance are not compromised.\nPrepare specifications and procure materials and equipment for a timely and efficient execution of projects.\nProvide technical support to all refinery departments that will result in safe, efficient and cost effective installations.\nOversee and coordinate contract personnel for engineering, design and installation of capital, expense and maintenance projects.\nPerform cost tracking and status reporting for assigned projects.\nManage multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule.\nProvide support to Refinery during planned and unplanned outages, including availability to respond to and support critical business needs during off-hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required\nFollow all safety rules and guidelines as established by the Refinery.\nThis position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.\nMinimum Requirements:\nAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.\nBachelor’s or higher level degree - in Engineering required.\n8 years of experience in engineering and project management required, \n3 years exposure in a refinery/petrochemical-operating environment required.\nBachelor's or higher level degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering preferred.\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 Ardmore and how we’re making a difference there.\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:\nAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.\nBachelor’s or higher level degree - in Engineering required.\n8 years of experience in engineering and project management required, \n3 years exposure in a refinery/petrochemical-operating environment required.\nBachelor's or higher level degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering preferred.\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 Ardmore and how we’re making a difference there.\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. 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