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Instrumentation Technician - Experienced

Valero Energy
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Description

  • Maintains and repairs electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.
  • Possesses an advanced knowledge of instrumentation math, units, variables, and dimensions of measurement.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level instrumentation, and control power systems.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots various types of switches, meters, indicators, temperature sensors, positioners, controllers, and control valves.
  • Uses test equipment and performs routine calibrations. Maintains various instrumentation loops.
  • Demonstrates ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics.
  • Plans and coordinates work following appropriate work orders, work permits, and safety instructions.
  • Performs work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner.


This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • A minimum of 5 years instrumentation experience is required.
  • Associate's degree in instrumentation preferred.
  • Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.


You may receive communication from Valero by email, telephone, or home mail regarding the status of your application for this position.

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.

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 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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