What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic 1 Class - Pipefitter position at Valero?
- Installs and maintains process pipe and piping systems within the refinery.
- Selects, installs, and removes various pipe, and piping systems, fittings, gaskets, tubing, and valves.
- Repairs and replaces flanges and performs maintenance on leaking pipes. Follows safety and work permits to tie into existing lines, vessels, or tanks.
- Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks.
- Uses precision measuring and alignment tools to ensure proper alignment.
- Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret basic schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
- Follows guidelines and procedures to ensure that equipment is working in a safe and reliable manner.
- This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:
US-TX-Corpus Christi
Job Posting
Apr 10, 2026, 8:28:18 AM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of 5 years related pipefitter experience is required.
- Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, 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 .
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.
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