Machinist Apprentice - Intermediate

Valero•Port Arthur, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist Apprentice installs, inspects, and maintains rotating equipment within the refinery. The role includes inspecting and maintaining pumps; adjusting and aligning machinery and equipment; and using hand and power tools to complete assigned work. The apprentice must be able to set up, prepare, and inspect the work site, and apply basic physical, mechanical, and craft-math principles. The position requires understanding bearings, seals, compressors, pumps, cylinders, valve and pipe configurations, shaft packing, drive systems, metal characteristics, and lubricant types and applications. The employee follows guidelines and procedures to help ensure rotating equipment operates safely and reliably. This is an hourly, nonexempt position eligible for overtime pay, performed on-site at Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery. Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card and wear it while working at the refinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of rotating equipment or related experience, which may include experience as an inside or outside machinist, millwright, pump mechanic, or mechanic; alternatively, a degree in one of these fields is required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in person, at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery.
Eligible to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or completion of a two-year machinist, machine tools, or related technical training program.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, and maintain rotating equipment within the refinery.
Inspect and perform maintenance on pumps.
Adjust and align machinery and equipment.
Use hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks.
Set up, prepare, and inspect the work site.
Apply basic physical and mechanical principles and craft math.
Follow guidelines and procedures to help ensure rotating equipment operates safely and reliably.