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Safety Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in engineering or a related STEM field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan outlining your engineering responsibilities and learning objectives.
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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 Safety Engineer you will understand State and Federal safety regulations, assess and communicate the implications of those regulations to Operations, and work with Operations to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions. Works with Regional and other Safety Engineers to develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.
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:
- Interact and work with the site Operations organization. Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help Operations and other functional groups implement those process changes or procedures necessary to comply with the regulations and requirements. Remain responsive to routine requests for Information from Operations and other functional groups. Facilitate the writing or writes site safety procedures and helps Operations and other functional groups translate requirements into written procedures.
- Develop and recommend business driven and cost-effective strategies: Demonstrate an untiring effort to find new and better ways to comply with new and existing regulations and requirements that reduce the burden on Operations and other functional groups.
- Develop and deliver training to the site for safety issues: Develop training materials pertaining to safety issues as required by the site due to new or changing Federal or State regulations. Provide the training materials to the parties responsible for delivering site training or may deliver the training directly to the site employees.
- Maintain records to demonstrate compliance. Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.
- Negotiate with Agencies. Develop the confidence, capability, and willingness to maintain the site's position with an agency representative, as appropriate, on the interpretation and applicability of a regulation or requirement.
- Participate in Trade Association meetings (e.g. Tcc, VPPPA, ASSE) for assigned field.
- Work with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.
- Reduce safety costs through the implementation of Best Practices at the site.
- Work with the region and other site safety organizations on consolidated contracts which add value to the organization.
- Support opportunity projects (eg. ERT training requirements, etc) in the most cost effective manner.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to maintain compliance so that unwarranted agency inspections do not occur. Develop a business oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the site and processes.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to implement processes to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operating flexibility.
- Evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance (Management of Change).
- Evaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.
- Hold signature authority to issue releases against standing purchasing orders at the discretion of the Site HSE Manager.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.
- Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Engineering or related Science is required.
- 2 years of safety experience required.
- Experience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.
- Petrochemical experience preferred.
- Refinery Turnaround experience 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 Port Arthur 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.
Job: Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
Primary Location: US-TX-Port Arthur
Job Posting May 4, 2026, 11:12:10 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing
Description
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 Safety Engineer you will understand State and Federal safety regulations, assess and communicate the implications of those regulations to Operations, and work with Operations to develop and implement cost-effective compliance solutions. Works with Regional and other Safety Engineers to develop and implement Best Practices solutions to common safety regulations and issues.
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:
- Interact and work with the site Operations organization. Develop and maintain good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that help Operations and other functional groups implement those process changes or procedures necessary to comply with the regulations and requirements. Remain responsive to routine requests for Information from Operations and other functional groups. Facilitate the writing or writes site safety procedures and helps Operations and other functional groups translate requirements into written procedures.
- Develop and recommend business driven and cost-effective strategies: Demonstrate an untiring effort to find new and better ways to comply with new and existing regulations and requirements that reduce the burden on Operations and other functional groups.
- Develop and deliver training to the site for safety issues: Develop training materials pertaining to safety issues as required by the site due to new or changing Federal or State regulations. Provide the training materials to the parties responsible for delivering site training or may deliver the training directly to the site employees.
- Maintain records to demonstrate compliance. Review plant modifications for safety systems and supporting documentation to illustrate compliance to the regulations with confidence and ease. Interact with agency inspectors in a manner that minimizes negative impacts.
- Negotiate with Agencies. Develop the confidence, capability, and willingness to maintain the site's position with an agency representative, as appropriate, on the interpretation and applicability of a regulation or requirement.
- Participate in Trade Association meetings (e.g. Tcc, VPPPA, ASSE) for assigned field.
- Work with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning.
- Reduce safety costs through the implementation of Best Practices at the site.
- Work with the region and other site safety organizations on consolidated contracts which add value to the organization.
- Support opportunity projects (eg. ERT training requirements, etc) in the most cost effective manner.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to maintain compliance so that unwarranted agency inspections do not occur. Develop a business oriented behavior for implementing regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the site and processes.
- Work with Operations and the regional organization to implement processes to meet regulatory requirements and ensure operating flexibility.
- Evaluate process changes for safety impact or compliance (Management of Change).
- Evaluate new chemicals for safety impact or compliance.
- Hold signature authority to issue releases against standing purchasing orders at the discretion of the Site HSE Manager.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery, required.
- Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Engineering or related Science is required.
- 2 years of safety experience required.
- Experience representing a company to regulatory agencies is required.
- Petrochemical experience preferred.
- Refinery Turnaround experience 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 Port Arthur 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.
Job: Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
Primary Location: US-TX-Port Arthur
Job Posting May 4, 2026, 11:12:10 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Safety Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches safety engineering
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list before applying. Industrial, environmental, and occupational health engineering codes typically qualify, but your DSO confirms eligibility and updates your I-20.
Build an I-983 that reflects real engineering work
Safety Engineer training plans must document specific engineering tasks, not generic job duties. List hazard analysis methods, regulatory compliance work, or process safety reviews you'll perform so the plan withstands USCIS scrutiny.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify before you start work. Migrate Mate surfaces only E-Verify-enrolled employers on its job board, so you can target Safety Engineer roles without manually checking each company's compliance status.
Target industries with established OSHA compliance teams
Manufacturing, construction, and chemical processing companies hire Safety Engineers under structured compliance programs and are familiar with the I-983 training plan requirement. These employers tend to move faster through the STEM OPT filing process than companies hiring their first OPT student.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
STEM OPT requires your pay to equal the actual wage paid to comparable workers. Look up the prevailing wage for your job title and work location in OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the employer meets the requirement.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS recommends submitting your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Your DSO must update your I-20 first, so start the I-983 review with your employer at least 30 days before that window opens.
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Find Safety Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible CIP code under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Degrees in industrial engineering, occupational safety, environmental engineering, and related STEM fields typically qualify. Your DSO verifies eligibility and authorizes the extension on your I-20. The role itself must involve applying STEM knowledge directly, not just administrative safety coordination.
What must an employer include in the I-983 training plan for a Safety Engineer?
The I-983 must describe specific STEM learning objectives tied to your Safety Engineer duties, such as conducting hazard and operability studies, developing process safety management programs, or applying engineering controls to OSHA standards. Generic job descriptions aren't sufficient. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO must approve it before your STEM OPT extension begins. USCIS can request the plan during a site visit.
Does my Safety Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student, and you can't start work until it's confirmed. You can check an employer's status through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting an offer. Migrate Mate filters its Safety Engineer listings to show only E-Verify-enrolled employers, which removes this verification step from your job search.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Safety Engineer employer loses E-Verify access?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid and you must stop working. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer and transfer your OPT authorization. Report any employer change to your DSO immediately and file an updated I-983 with the new employer before resuming work.
Can I change Safety Engineer employers mid-STEM OPT period?
Yes, you can change employers during your STEM OPT extension, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and submit a new I-983 training plan signed by the incoming employer. The new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. You cannot work for the new employer until your DSO has processed the update and your SEVIS record reflects the change.
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