What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refinery Operator Trainee position at Valero?
The refinery operator is responsible for maintaining product quality in a safe manner. Typical job duties may include performing visual rounds for assigned area, assessing equipment operation, taking instrument readings, communicating with console operator, supervision, and other refinery personnel (including radio operations), preparing equipment for scheduled maintenance, performing preventative maintenance, performing basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting to determine if technician support is required, making equipment adjustments to optimize performance, maintaining housekeeping for common and assigned areas, and complying with all environmental and safety procedures. This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.
Please click on the following link to learn more about the daily tasks of an operator in a Valero refinery: Realistic Job Preview
Valero conducts a comprehensive, on-the-job training program designed to provide new employees a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that are necessary for success as a Valero Operator. This required 10-week, instructor led program includes multiple content modules, including math, pumps, heat exchangers, operator duties, and so forth. Because mastering this content is critical to future job success, knowledge proficiency assessments are incorporated throughout the modules. It is required that participants successfully complete these assessments; as such, failure to pass a specific test three times or a total of four test failures throughout the training program will result in the termination of employment. This training program will prepare individuals for the continuous learning environment that is essential for success.
The hourly rate for this position is $29.69 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the expected
compensation at the time of this posting.
Job
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:
US-OK-Ardmore
Job Posting
Dec 29, 2025, 7:51:10 PM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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.
Please click on the following link to learn more about the daily tasks of an operator in a Valero refinery: Realistic Job Preview
Valero conducts a comprehensive, on-the-job training program designed to provide new employees a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that are necessary for success as a Valero Operator. This required 10-week, instructor led program includes multiple content modules, including math, pumps, heat exchangers, operator duties, and so forth. Because mastering this content is critical to future job success, knowledge proficiency assessments are incorporated throughout the modules. It is required that participants successfully complete these assessments; as such, failure to pass a specific test three times or a total of four test failures throughout the training program will result in the termination of employment. This training program will prepare individuals for the continuous learning environment that is essential for success.
The hourly rate for this position is $29.69 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the expected
compensation at the time of this posting.
Job
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:
US-OK-Ardmore
Job Posting
Dec 29, 2025, 7:51:10 PM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.
- Refinery, chemical process operator, mechanical or industrial experience preferred.
- Associate degree in process operations or higher education in petrochemical process or related operations preferred.
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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