Senior Reliability Engineer

DescriptionProvides technical support to assigned areas of responsibility by providing assistance in resolving fixed equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems, as well as developing pressure vessel and piping repair plans.Assists Operations, Product Control, and Maintenance Departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensure equipment is operated within its design parameters.Advises engineering on new capital designs and installations to ensure that equipment reliability, operability, and maintainability are addressed.Develops and reviews equipment specifications and standards for reliability improvement.Develops and tracks cost justifications for reliability improvement.Performs all duties following the safety rules and guidelines established by the Refinery.Leads and supports Root Cause Failure Analyses.Ensures/follows up on the execution/implementation of RCFA derived recommendations.Develops basic engineering packages for improvement projects.Generates Management of Change (MOC).Supports PHAs and Reliability Program audits.Specifies equipment according to standards and established practices prior to purchase.Maintains accountability with rotating equipment group to assure that spare parts are stocked as needed based on availability and equipment criticality.Utilizes reliability database, SAP and other electronic tools to track cost, equipment histories and preventive/predictive maintenance.Provides technical support to the inspection department.Uses engineering tools to ensure that damaged equipment is fit for service.Manages clamp installation approvals and tracking.Leads in preparation and planning of the Monthly Reliability Meeting.Provides Weekly Reliability Progress Reports.This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.The [salary range] [rate] for this position is $126,880 to $174,460 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting.  Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.QualificationsAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Wilmington Refinery, required.Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.Five years of experience in reliability or maintenance engineering required.Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, Equipment, isometric, etc.) preferred.Certified Functional Safety Expert certification preferred.Refinery unit process understanding preferred.Working knowledge of SAP preferred.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 . Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.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/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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.  *LI-LP1Job Field: Engineering