Principal Process Engineer – Hydroprocessing

Job overview

The Principal Process Engineer – Hydroprocessing role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes competitive pay and an annual bonus program. The role supports Valero refinery performance, reliability, and optimization as part of its energy business.

What you'll do

• Identify improvement opportunities and develop project and turnaround scopes
• coordinate catalyst selections and technical work across operations, maintenance, inspection, process control, and projects
• provide startup support and troubleshoot unit upsets
• advise operations on performance optimization
• review and approve catalyst purchases
• contribute to corporate standards and risk assessments
• mentor engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal process engineer

hydroprocessing

valero

san antonio tx

onsite

full-time

day shift

refining

process engineering

catalyst selection

startup support

unit troubleshooting

twic required

25% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus program
• 401(k) match up to 7% with immediate vesting
• pension plan
• healthcare and wellness programs
• onsite daycare, wellness centers, pharmacy, fitness center, and cafeteria.

Why this role

Requires a chemical engineering degree or related field, 15 years of refining process engineering experience, and a current or obtainable TWIC credential. Travel is estimated at 25%; off-hours and weekend support may be required.

About the employer

Valero is hiring for this role. Industry: Petroleum Refineries. Sector: 32.