The Valero Culture

Exceptional in Action

Our people deserve an exceptional work environment. From how we work to how we treat each other and those in our community, Valero's long-standing and engrained culture acts as the compass and source of inspiration for everything we do.

Driving Success Through Culture

Foundation of our success.

Delivering our best, every day.

Ownership of performance.

Valero employees wearing full PPE walk together at a refinery. Text reads: Teamwork.

Strong connections drive results.

Ethics & integrity, always.

A Valero volunteer plants a flower. Text reads: Caring.

Supporting each other & our communities.

“What really sets Valero apart in our employees are two things: One, we look for the right people with the right core competencies. Then two, we really create a culture of TEAMWORK and EXCELLENCE, and we hold on to that culture.”

Mark W. Senior Manager Wholesale Marketing

Our Culture is Rooted in Six Key Values

Safety

Safety is our foundation for success. From workplace safety to health and wellness, employees are encouraged to promote and demonstrate their commitment to safety at all times.

Accountability

Employees make a personal choice to take ownership of performance. Creating an environment of accountability helps achieve important company goals and drives excellence.

Teamwork

Strong teams drive successful organizations. Valero believes that great teamwork and strong relationships are built through respectful collaboration, the sharing of diverse perspectives, and strong communication.

Doing the Right Thing

Our commitment to integrity means doing the right thing for the right reason. Our people are trustworthy and set positive examples, leading to open, honest and sincere communication.

Caring

Through caring, we create opportunities to positively impact the teams we support, the environment we share, the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

Excellence

Valero employees treat every day like game day – working hard; being disciplined and holding ourselves to the highest standards to deliver best-in-class results.

Smiling Operator in front of a refining unit, as a screen shot from video

Experience Team Valero

"We are always open to considering better and SAFER ways of doing any task. We always look for improvements in our processes, and we work in an environment that welcomes new ideas."

Mariana W. Complex Manager

"My kids really know that I’m always doing something with Valero from a CARING standpoint, and they actually look forward to going to the volunteer events with me.”

Eric B. Refining VP & General Manager

“What I really like about Valero is that people are very approachable. Any question is always welcome. Everybody is trying to get to the same goal, and it’s so much easier to achieve that through TEAMWORK.”

Angelica D. Manager Refinery Optimization

Refinery Safety Team members gather with a VPP Star Site flag

Employee stands looking proud near laboratory equipment

Two operators pose looking proudly in front of a refining unit

Refinery engineer smiling in hardhat and safety gear on a unit platform

Employee volunteer with paint rollers smiling at an event

Refinery volunteers gathered at a playground during an outreach event

Valero Volunteers smile as they work on a volunteer project.

Caring for Our Communities

Valero’s existence has been based on a commitment to community. A pledge to stand as a partner in all areas where we operate and to make a lasting impact.

Explore Valero’s exceptional heart.

Volunteering

Philanthropy

"At Valero, we believe in ACCOUNTABILITY for our customers and for each other. We are clear on our expectations, open in our communication, and we practice blameless problem-solving to ensure that we are accountable to each other."

Alex M. VP Inventory & Operations Accounting