Sr Safety Engineer

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.As a Sr Safety Engineer you will need to understand State and Federal safety regulations, to assess and communicate the implications of those regulations to our refineries, and to work with refineries to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions, work with other businesses within Valero and support corporate Safety staff, and develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.At Valero, We Are Committed To Advancing The Future Of Energy Through Innovation, Ingenuity And Unmatched Execution. You Can Help Achieve This Goal If You CanLead and work with refinery personnel: Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help refineries and other functional groups implement process changes or procedures necessary to comply with the regulations and requirements. Is responsive to routine requests for Information from the organization. Facilitate the writing or write safety procedures and help refinery groups translate requirements into written procedures.Develop and recommend business driven and cost-effective strategies: Demonstrate an untiring effort to find new and better ways to comply with new and existing regulations and requirements that reduce the burden on refineries and other functional groups.Develop training materials pertaining to safety issues as required by the site due to new or changing Federal or State regulations. Provide the training materials to the parties responsible for delivering site training or may deliver the training directly to the site employees.Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations and VPP Star requirements with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.Develop the confidence, capability, and willingness to maintain the site's position with an agency representative, as appropriate, on the interpretation and applicability of a regulation or requirement.Participate in Trade Association meetings for their assigned field.Work with their supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.Reduce safety costs through the implementation of Best Practices at the site.Lead opportunity projects in the most cost effective manner.Work with refineries and other departments within the organization to maintain compliance and implement processes to ensure operational flexibility.Develop and maintains a working knowledge of refineries and refinery processes.Management of Change - evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance.New Chemical Approval - evaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.Assist department in rolling out safety programs. Assist in safety audits and assessments. Participate and promote field safety auditing. This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.JobHealth, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & EngineersPrimary Location:US-OK-ArdmoreJob PostingJun 4, 2026, 10:04:58 AMUnposting DateOngoingMinimum RequirementsAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering or related Science required.5 years of safety experience required.Experience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.Preferred RequirementsCertified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred. BenefitsNeed more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vestingCompany-sponsored Pension PlanComprehensive Healthcare and Wellness ProgramBenefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.Discover more about Ardmore and how we’re making a difference there.Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .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.