Gasoline Blender

• Operates two independent Blend systems, optimizing octane by adjusting blend components, as directed by the P&E Department
• Performs all maintenance on three (3) Waukesha Knock Engines.
• Keeps accurate maintenance records on Knock Engines and related blending instruments in the Knock Lab.
• Performs octane testing on blend components and all gasoline finished products.
• Performs and records in LIMS all required Quality Control testing in the Knock Lab.
• Performs ethanol hand blends on all gasoline samples and distributes aliquots for testing to the Laboratory Testers.
• Maintains and manages gasoline retain room.
• Perform routine sampling of gasoline blends
• Maintains the knock engine room in a clean and organized state.
• Coordinates, identifies, and escalates if required any gasoline blending related problems or significant issues.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or higher level degree - in Applied Science or related field preferred.
• 3 years of refinery/petrochemical experience is preferred.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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.

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