Instrument/Electrical Technician

We are hiring for an Instrument/Electrical Technician at the Valero Texas City Refinery. See what the job entails below. Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain full comprehension of Distributed Control System, Programmable Logic Systems, and Instrumentation Control Loops. Install new field equipment tie‑ins to the existing DCS system. Read schematics, loop drawings, and one‑line drawings and troubleshoot motor control circuits. Ensure all personnel and equipment operate safely by following established safety guidelines and procedures. Perform electrical repair and provide preventative maintenance services to all refinery operating and project areas as directed by supervision. Inform supervision when electrical projects will require revisions or changes due to various reasons. Record all preventative maintenance and repairs completed on equipment. Repair, maintain, and install electrical systems and equipment following all safety procedures, electrical codes, manuals, schematic drawings, diagrams, and blueprints. Demonstrate knowledge of basic grounding and shielding, electricity, and electrical wiring and raceway systems. Maintain and repair various types of electrical components. Use test equipment, measuring, and alignment tools to perform assigned work tasks. Possess an advanced knowledge of instrumentation math, units, variables, and dimensions of measurement. Demonstrate knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level instrumentation, and control power systems. Maintain and troubleshoot various types of switches, meters, indicators, temperature sensors, positioners, controllers, and control valves. Use test equipment and perform routine calibrations; maintain various instrumentation loops. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics. Plan and coordinate work following appropriate work orders, work permits, and safety instructions. Perform work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Job Details This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay. Primary Location: Texas City, TX. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of five (5) years of industrial I/E experience required. Associate degree or technical degree in an electrical or instrumentation field preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in Allen Bradley PLC, Honeywell or Foxboro DCS, and power distribution preferred. Able and willing to work on‑site and in person, required. All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr