Boilermaker - Experienced

• Installs and performs repairs to the following equipment: heat exchange, heaters, burners, duct, expansion joints, drums and demister pads, towers and trays, reactors, storage tanks, structural steel and platforms.
• Identifies and installs the correct gaskets and size and grades of bolts and follows procedures to tighten bolts.
• Uses hand and power tools to complete assigned work tasks.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and work permits to perform assigned work.
• Is able to make complete material lists for assigned jobs, and assigned work to make efficient use of materials and time.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret basic schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Typical repairs and installation include the following: pull exchangers for cleaning, reassemble and test; pull burners, clean and reassemble; repair duct expansion joints; open drums and replace demister pads; open storage tanks for inspection and perform necessary repairs; repair and/or install structural steel.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Effectively communicates all daily activities to supervision.
• Performs all other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.
  
  

Job

Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance

Primary Location:

US-TX-Port Arthur

Job Posting

Oct 9, 2025, 10:25:44 AM

Unposting Date

Oct 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 5 years related boilermaker experience is required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.
  
  

This position is represented by the USW (Local Union No. 13-423). The rate of pay is contractually set at $52.91 per hour and is non-negotiable.

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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 .

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