Job Description - Associate Valero Mechanical Technician - Milford Haven (26001FU)
Job Description
Description
Competitive Salary & Benefits + Lunch Allowance
Valero Pembrokeshire Oil Terminal (VPOT) is recruiting for an Associate Mechanical Technician to join our Mechanical Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified apprentice or early-career technician looking to develop their skills within a highly experienced maintenance team.
VPOT is a fuel storage and handling facility, utilising a marine import system, above-ground storage tanks and associated infrastructure to safely receive, store and distribute refined petroleum products.
Working alongside experienced Mechanical Technicians, you will receive structured support and practical experience across a wide range of mechanical maintenance activities, developing the skills and knowledge required to become a fully competent Mechanical Technician.
Role Summary
The Associate Mechanical Technician will initially work under supervision, supporting the Mechanical Team in the safe and reliable maintenance of terminal equipment and infrastructure. As experience and competence develop, the successful candidate will progressively undertake more complex tasks and become increasingly independent in their role.
This position is designed to provide hands-on experience, technical development and exposure to maintenance planning, reliability improvement and safe working practices within a Top Tier COMAH facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Support planned preventative maintenance activities
- Assist with reactive maintenance and fault-finding activities
- Assist with pump and tank agitator overhauls and maintenance
- Support safety valve inspection, calibration and testing
- Assist with mechanical valve maintenance and repairs
- Assist with workshop machining activities
- Support jetty equipment servicing and inspection activities
- Assist with fire protection equipment maintenance
- Assist with hose testing activities
- Support installation and commissioning of repaired or replacement equipment
- Learn mechanical isolation and return-to-service processes
- Use and develop competence in maintenance management systems
- Participate in maintenance planning and outage preparation activities
- Assist with lifting and rigging activities under supervision
- Help maintain workshop and stores facilities
- Provide support to other departments as required
The successful candidate will be supported to:
- Build practical mechanical maintenance skills across a variety of equipment types
- Develop competence in troubleshooting and mechanical fault finding
- Gain experience using maintenance systems, including Agility and other site systems
- Develop understanding of maintenance strategy and reliability improvement
- Participate in safety reviews, toolbox talks and risk assessments
- Gain exposure to root cause investigations and outage planning activities
- Develop understanding of COMAH requirements and process safety principles
- Learn the requirements of emergency response within a fuel storage terminal
Technical Understanding
A basic understanding of the following would be advantageous:
- Mechanical systems and maintenance principles
- Pumps, valves and rotating equipment
- Fault-finding techniques
- Workshop tools and equipment
- Safe systems of work
- Industrial maintenance environments
- Recently completed Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent mechanical qualification
- Strong interest in developing a career in mechanical maintenance
- Ability to work safely within a physically demanding industrial environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Good standard of general education
- Experience within industrial, oil and gas, manufacturing or process environments
- Basic understanding of pumps, valves, compressors or pneumatic systems
- Previous practical maintenance experience through apprenticeship, placement or employment
About Valero
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and other petrochemical products. Valero, a Fortune 50 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.
Job:
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
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Associate Valero Mechanical Technician - Milford Haven employer: Valero Energy
Valero Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Pembrokeshire Oil Storage Terminal. With a strong focus on safety and operational excellence, we provide our employees with comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering career growth in the energy sector. Our commitment to teamwork and innovation ensures that every team member plays a vital role in our success, making it a rewarding place to work.
