Valero · 15 hours ago
Data Center Engineering Specialist
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expValero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. As a Data Center Engineering Specialist, you will provide engineering design and support for various systems within data centers and collaborate with team members to ensure alignment with company standards and goals.
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Responsibilities
Support assigned information system infrastructure disciplines/components and business users as a lead for highly complex projects and/or enhancements to existing architecture. This includes the use of Valero's system to track support activities
Provide design specifications and procedures for electrical systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, fire suppression systems, security systems and other facility aspects of the data center
Provide management, monitoring, and optimization of power utilization, HVAC requirements and capacity planning for Valero data center
Provide supervision in the use of electrical devices and energy consumption to maintain efficient and safe utilization of Valero data center facilities
Coordinate the acquisition, location selection, and power requirements for the installation of new data systems with I/S staff
Coordinate retirement, removal, and disposal of computer systems
Monitor and report on critical power systems (UPSs & PDUs), HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and leak detection systems
Participate in information system infrastructure design and implementation projects as a project manager, lead or individual contributor, as required.As a project manager, responsibilities will include the successful and reliable implementation of a cost effective highly complex project while meeting business needs
Work on highly complex tasks for the design, development, maintenance and upgrade of information system infrastructure involving hardware, software, and system applications.This includes, but is not limited to: trouble-shooting, problem-solving, issue resolution, user interaction, training, defining systems scope, gathering requirements, documenting design specifications, research and fact-finding, configuration, testing, reporting, cutover, IS and business user coordination
Effective work relationships within the department and strong functional relationships at various job levels with business users, IS departments, user groups and Valero business partners
Learn or demonstrate a broad, in-depth mastery of more than one information system infrastructure discipline/component and associated application/hardware integration while continuously looking for opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent processes and technology gaps
Help coordinate the adoption of new procedures resulting from software and hardware changes, including the development of system specifications, documentation, training, and communication plans
Perform analysis on and recommend quality highly complex solutions to information system infrastructure technology disciplines/components and stay abreast of emerging cost effective technologies
Understand and mentor others on the various IT methodologies which include project management, development, service management and system architecture
May be required to work off-hours and on weekends for projects and/or support
Some travel may be required
On call 24 x 7 rotations, after hours, and extended hours may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
5 years of experience with electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry, and data center management or related is required
Sound grounding and experience in electrical engineering principles and analysis required
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at a Valero San Antonio location, required
Preferred
Basic understanding of critical datacenter electrical and/or mechanical equipment such as UPS, Generators, Switchgears, Power Distribution Units, VFDs, Automatic/Static Transfer Switches, AHUs, CRACs, Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, Water Treatment and system design
Experience with reading, interpreting & understanding of One-line diagrams and engineering blueprints
Exhibit high technical expertise in areas such as system troubleshooting, integration & testing, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective Action (CA) documentation for equipment failures
EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls experience (Software and/or Hardware)
Professional standing; possesses or working toward P.E. license preferred
Membership in IEEE preferred
Refinery industry or related business/IT experience preferred
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 Programs
Daycare Center
Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
Company
Valero
Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (17)
2022 (24)
2021 (33)
2020 (29)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.65B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $650M
1980-01-11IPO
Leadership Team
R. Lane Riggs
Chief Executive Officer and President
Homer Bhullar
Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance
Recent News
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