Associate Electrical Engineer

Description
Provides support in the total planning and execution of petroleum refinery electrical projects, provides electrical support to multi-disciplined projects, and provides technical assistance to maintenance and operations in efforts to improve electrical system reliability.

• Provides electrical support to refinery projects, including preparation of the electrical equipment design specifications, development of electrical equipment procurement packages, and providing construction/startup technical support.
• Provides technical assistance to the refinery on routine electrical issues, including technical field service, troubleshooting, recommendations for repairs in the field, general consulting on electrical issues, participation in Root Cause Failure Analyses, and mentoring of personnel working in the I&E shop.
• Develops electrical system reliability improvement opportunities, including participation in development and execution of a strategy to improve plant electrical reliability. This strategy involves capital improvement, preventive maintenance, repair strategies, etc
• Updates and maintains electrical system relay coordination and short circuit studies.
• Prepares high voltage switching procedures. Coordinates and oversees the execution of these procedures by Operations or Maintenance personnel.
• Proposes amendments to electrical specifications as necessary to address latest codes and technology.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
• Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.

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

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Bill Greehey Refinery, required.
• Graduation date of December 2024 or May 2025 required
• Bachelor's or higher level degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.

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
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It's not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it's also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they're truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.
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 (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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.
*LI-LP1