Chief Refinery Inspector at Valero

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fixed equipment reliability, PSSR 2000 compliance, Root cause failure analysis, Metallurgical analysis, Pressure systems safety, ASME codes, ANSI codes, API codes, NBIC codes, Risk Based Inspection, Technical leadership, Turnaround planning, Inspection program development, Engineering compliance, Statutory examinations

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

The Chief Refinery Inspector ensures that refinery fixed equipment is reliable and safe to operate. Main Duties: Fulfils the role of senior technical authority within the appointed Competent Person organisation ensuring statutory examinations and Written Schemes of Examination are executed in compliance with PSSR 2000. Supervises and provides leadership and direction to the Inspection Department. Provides supervision and coordination of contract inspection personnel during shutdown and extended duration inspection projects. Provides expertise, direction, supervision, and coordination in inspection and testing of fixed equipment. Develops and implements inspection programs to ensure the reliability and safety of fixed equipment. Provides root cause failure analysis of components including corrosion research, reporting and supervision of metallurgical analysis. Publishes written reports on inspection findings and failure analysis. Reviews and edits inspection recommendations and reports for code and engineering compliance. Provides inspection expertise through review, verification, and acceptance of design, fabrication, repair, alteration, and testing activities for pressure equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. Provides inspection guidance in turnaround planning. Reviews and edits inspection recommendations and reports for code and engineering compliance. Supports the Mechanical Reliability Manager as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be on call as needed. This role is based in Pembroke, South West Wales. This is a full-time site based role. Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026 10 years of experience with fixed equipment reliability and/or engineering experience preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required. Chartered membership with a relevant institution required. Demonstrable, in-depth knowledge of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) Extensive working knowledge of ASME, ANSI, API & NBIC Codes that are applicable to the refining industry Industry Inspection Qualifications preferable API 510, API 570, API 653, API 571, API 577, API 580, EEMUA 159 Working knowledge of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methodology is required. Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous. About Valero Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and other petrochemical products. Valero, a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas, with approximately 10,000 employees, is an independent petroleum refiner and ethanol producer, and its assets include 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.1 million barrels per day and 14 ethanol plants with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.73 billion gallons per year. The petroleum refineries are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the ethanol plants are in the Mid-Continent region of the U.S. In addition, Valero owns all of the general partner and limited partner interests in Valero Energy Partners LP. Valero sells its products in both the wholesale rack and bulk markets, and approximately 7,400 outlets carry Valero's brand names in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland.

Responsibilities

The Chief Refinery Inspector serves as the senior technical authority for fixed equipment reliability and ensures compliance with statutory examinations and safety regulations. They provide leadership to the inspection department, manage contract personnel during shutdowns, and conduct root cause failure analysis.