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VALERO SERVICES INC
Refinery Operator Trainee (Three Rivers, Tx)
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What they do
A Chemical Operator operates machinery used in the manufacture and packaging of chemical products.
$57,106 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
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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 GasLocation:
THREE RIVERS, TX - 78071
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating ShiftPosted:
08/13/2026 Positions available: 10Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
08/16/2026Expires:
10/08/2026 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.