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Sr. Refinery Inspector

Valero and Careers
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Sr. Refinery Inspector-260013I

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 Sr. Refinery Inspector you will ensure that refinery fixed equipment is reliable and safe to operate.

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:

  • Monitors the fitness-for-service, safety and reliability of plant fixed equipment through thickness condition monitoring programs and visual inspections.
  • Inspects fixed equipment and piping.
  • Makes cost-effective recommendations for repairs, materials selection, and other remedial action in support of long-term reliability.
  • Develops piping and fixed equipment inspection plans, in accordance with API 510, API 570 and API 653, using rule-based and risk-based methodology.
  • Selects cost-effective inspection techniques to provide reliable assessment of refinery equipment remaining life.
  • Interprets and evaluates inspection and NDE data.
  • Evaluates corrosion monitoring data, predicts equipment life and adjusts inspection intervals as required.
  • Maintains complete and accurate records during inspections so they can be transferred to the permanent files.
  • Participates in the planning of and approves the execution of temporary repairs.
  • Develops and maintains fixed equipment inspection procedures/practices.
  • Reviews design/fabrication drawings and performs fabrication shop/field inspections to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Provides technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other refinery groups.
  • Monitors and directs the daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds and special activities.
  • Inspects and monitors all repair and construction work to ensure it is being done per the plans and adheres to all specifications and applicable codes.
  • Monitors and reports on the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their QA/QC representative.
  • Participates in process and corrosion reviews, RBI and MOE revalidation and HAZOPs.
  • Trains others in PCMS & RBI process and API program usage.

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

Qualifications


Minimum Requirements:

  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Memphis Refinery, required.
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 5 years of experience in the inspection of fixed equipment and piping systems required.
  • API 510 certification required.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • API 570 and 653 certifications.
  • National Board Inspector Commission.

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 Memphis 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: Inspection & Reliability
Primary Location:US-TN-Memphis

Job Posting Mar 12, 2026, 9:46:53 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing

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