Find & Apply For Chemical Operator Jobs in Three Rivers, Texas

$36.28

Per Hour

Position range in Live Oak County $16.70 - $28.43 Per hour Refinery Operator Trainee (Three Rivers, Tx)

VALERO SERVICES INC

Occupation:

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Location:

THREE RIVERS, TX - 78071

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift

Posted:

08/13/2026

Positions available: 10

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

10/14/2026

Expires:

11/30/2026

Job #: 17054851

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Age

18 and up Language

English, Well Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Rotating Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for .

REFINERY OPERATOR TRAINEE - 8HR

(NQ)

JOB DUTIES

Responsible for maintaining product quality in a safe manner.

• Perform visual rounds for assigned area
  
• Assess equipment operation
  
• Take instrument readings
  
• Communicate with console operator, supervision, and other refinery personnel via radio operations
  
• Prepare equipment for scheduled maintenance
  
• Perform preventative maintenance
  
• Perform basic instrument and equipment troubleshooting to determine if technician support is Required
  
• Make equipment adjustments to optimize performance
  
• Maintain housekeeping for common and assigned areas
  
• Comply with all environmental and safety procedures
  
• Respond to fires, chemical or petroleum spills, leaks, injuries, etc. as necessary.
  
• Required to work 12 hour rotating shifts (days and nights) which include holidays and weekends
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have the ability to legally work in the US.
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
• Refinery, Chemical Process Operator, mechanical, or industrial experience preferred.
• Associate Degree in process operations or higher education in petrochemical process or related operations preferred.
  
• Emergency Response experience preferred.
  
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Three Rivers Refinery is required.

NOTE:

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