Sr Fire Protect & Risk Control Engineer

Provides technical support to Valero companies on loss prevention issues including fire protection, standards, projects, risk assessment and prioritization, facility siting, mechanical reliability and integrity, and loss investigation and recovery. Also supports insurance underwriting activities and site surveys. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management and every aspect of operations.

• Provides design and engineering support for company fire protection systems, shutdown and isolation systems, facility siting, plant layout, and other fire and loss prevention projects.
• Participates in investigations of reported material incidents and near misses at company locations. Provides lessons learned to the organization, work with Legal to support subrogation efforts.
• Assists in development of procedures, work practices, standards, manuals, specifications, bulletins and training material on loss prevention topics.
• Supports testing of fire pumps and other risk control related system at Valero field locations.
• Supports tracking and closure of recommendations from insurers, investigations, and site support activities.
• Assists in analyzing business loss and claims data to identify trends and loss reduction focus areas.
• Supports annual insurance underwriting efforts.
• Participates in refinery visits with outside insurance underwriters and loss control engineers. Reviews and validates loss surveys and reports from outside entities.
• Performs loss control reviews of Valero facilities. Assists in analysis of facilities for potential losses and recommend improvements to prevent or mitigate these losses
• Provides basic risk assessment and technical support to other departments.
• Represents Valero as a member of technical committees and industry trade associations on loss control topics.
• This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
  
  

Job

Engineering

Primary Location:

US-TX-San Antonio

Job Posting

Jan 22, 2025, 8:59:11 AM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree - in Engineering or Engineering Technology (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, etc.) required.
• 5 years of experience in the following area(s): fire protection engineering, risk control engineering, and/or loss prevention required.
• Experience working in or providing support to refineries, petrochemical plants, renewable energy (liquid fuel) plants, and/or complex manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional and/or Professional Engineer certification preferred.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative, on-site work environment, which will include participation in unscheduled discussions and troubleshooting on an as needed basis required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
  
  

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 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.

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