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Instrumentation Technician - Intermediate (SMB)

3/5/2026

This role involves maintaining and repairing electronic and pneumatic instrumentation, including troubleshooting various components like solenoid valves, switches, and sensors. The technician will also use test equipment to perform routine calibrations and must be able to interpret technical drawings such as P&IDs and schematics.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. We are a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas, fueled by nearly 10,000 employees and 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day. We also proudly operate 12 ethanol plants in the Mid-Continent of the U.S., with a combined production capacity of 1.6 billion gallons per year. Our petroleum refineries are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Valero also is a joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in Norco, Louisiana. Diamond Green Diesel is North America’s largest biomass-based diesel plant. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Latin America. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry Valero’s brand names. Visit www.valero.com for more information, and click 'Careers' to explore opportunities!
About the Role
  • Maintains and repairs electronic and pneumatic instrumentation.
  • Possesses a basic understanding and application of instrumentation math, and units of measurement.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots various types of solenoid valves, switches, meters, indicators, and temperature sensors.
  • Uses test equipment and performs routine calibrations.
  • Demonstrates ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring schematics.
  • Performs work activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
  • This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.


  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience as an Instrument Technician OR a degree in an instrumentation field is required.
  • Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

You may receive communication from Valero by email, telephone, or home mail regarding the status of your application for this position.

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 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.

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.  

Key Skills
Instrumentation MathUnits Of MeasurementFlow InstrumentationPressure InstrumentationTemperature InstrumentationLevel InstrumentationSolenoid ValvesSwitchesMetersIndicatorsTemperature SensorsTest EquipmentCalibrationP&IDsLoop DrawingsWiring Schematics
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ManufacturingEngineeringTradesEnergy
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