Description:
Responsible to lead a team of Electrical Reliability Engineers and Electrical Specialists. Focus of this group is to improve and ensure the reliability of the electrical power distribution systems, and the strategic implementation of power distribution system changes in order to achieve maximum flexibility and reliability. Superintendent will also be responsible for supervising the electrical engineering team in managing electrical focused projects, from conceptual engineering through detailed design, construction, and project completion.
Highly motivated, team-oriented individual who has a background in electrical engineering in industrial systems, preferably in a refining/petrochemical environment. Should have a good understanding of industrial electrical applications up to 35kV class. Familiarity in the topics of electrical safety, hazardous area classification, power distribution and protection, motors and motor controls, electrical studies and industry standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.). They should also have a willingness to interface with different disciplines and groups throughout the refinery.
Job duties:
Provides technical and managerial leadership for the Electrical Engineering Department. Motivates employees toward goals of electrical system safety and reliability. Coordinates the daily activities of the Electrical Engineering Department. Oversees implementation of tools used to evaluate and prioritize departmental assignments. Supervises staff as required to provide technical support for Operations and Maintenance.
Supports refinery and corporate electrical initiatives seeking continuous improvement in ESARN performance.
Supervises the Engineering and Specialist staff as required to resolve electrical equipment reliability issues as identified by the "Bad Actors" list.
This may require the use of formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methods and cross-functional teams. Supervise the Engineering and Specialists staff as required to identify, define and implement projects designed to improve power distribution and electrical equipment reliability and performance plant wide.
Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with local utility company to include routine communications and long range planning to improve power supply reliability. Maintains monthly communications either directly or by delegating to other engineering staff in the electrical reliability group. Maintains minutes of said meetings for distribution to appropriate refinery personnel.
Provides mentoring and development guidance to all engineers to assist them in advancement of their skills.
Ensures engineering assignments are completed in a timely, efficient, and technically accurate manner, adhering to administrative guidelines.
Supervises engineering support for turnaround activities on all major and/or critical electrical systems, which includes developing inspection and repair recommendations, generating detailed workscopes and cost estimates, contracting and supervising external resources, and coordinating internal resources as required to complete the specified workscope within the allotted
Supervises electrical engineers and contract personnel to ensure adherence to company procedures and policies.
Provides assistance with the preparation of the capital and expense budgets. Provides reports as necessary for budget and monthly activities.
Promotes the environmental and safety goals of Valero.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay.
The salary range for this position is $191,006.00 to $230,000.00, 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) or foreign degree equivalent in Electrical Engineering
Eight (8) years of electrical engineering experience in industrial systems, preferably in a refining/petrochemical environment
Experience with ETAP electrical modeling software
Experience with microprocessor relays and Real-Time Automation Controllers (RTAC)
Experience with variable frequency drives
Experience in electrical equipment testing, maintenance and troubleshooting practices for industrial electrical applications
Experience with specification and application of industrial electrical applications up to 35kV class
Experience with the topics of electrical safety, hazardous area classification, power distribution and protection, motors and motor controls, electrical studies and industry standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.).
Prior capital projects experience
Experience interfacing with different disciplines and groups within an industrial/refinery setting
Other Job Requirements:
Must be able to regularly work on a full-time basis at the assigned location and arrive to work at scheduled start time.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We're invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visitValero.com/Careers.
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.
Job: Information Services
Primary Location: US-CA-Wilmington
Job Posting: Feb 26, 2026, 4:25:16 PM
Unposting Date: Mar 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Req ID: 260012I
