Refinery Operator Trainee
Valero • WILMINGTON, CA • Posted June 18, 2026
About the Role
**Description:**
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, 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 employe...
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, 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 employe...