Manager Marine Assurance - Corpus Christi

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 Manager Marine Assurance you will manage transportation services efforts to establish, maintain and enforce vessel and terminal standards at the Corpus Christi Refineries.

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 can:

• Monitor and report developments in marine regulations and practices that could impact shipping and or marine terminals.
• Handle operational problems and special operations with ships and deep-water equipment when requested. This could include oil spills on Valero chartered vessels.
• Manage and coordinate local Pollution and Safety Advisor program.
• Prepare reports and maintain files on vessels vetted and the ability to conduct cargo operations safely and efficiently.
• Report operational and safety issues and recommend improvements to shore facilities to improve the efficiency of loading / discharge of marine equipment.
• Investigate and/or report marine incidents.
• Conduct OCIMF SIRE inspections.
• Establish solid working relationships with area regulatory, pilot and industry groups; achieved through participating in area marine industry groups.
• Support the West Coast Valero Marine Terminals remotely.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of maritime industry experience required.
• 1+ year of experience as a Senior Officer on tank ships required. 
• Able and willing to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally required. 
• Able and willing to climb stairs and ladders occasionally required. 
• Currently possess a valid driver’s license required. 
• Currently possess a valid passport or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe required.
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe required. 
• Able and willing to work onsite and in-person at the Valero Corpus Christi Refineries required. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree preferred.
• Master’s experience on tank ships is preferred.
• 5+ years of actual sea service aboard tankers preferred. 
• 2+ years served in the capacity of Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, or 1st Assistant Engineer preferred.
• OCIMF SIRE Category 1 accreditation preferred.
• Licensed Merchant Mariner Officer for Unlimited Ocean tonnage – Master’s license for vessels 3,000 gross tons or more or Chief Engineer’s license for vessel’s powered by main propulsion of 3,000kW (4,021HP) or more preferred.

Need 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 Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Discover more about Corpus Christi and how we’re making a difference there.

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.  

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.  

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