Banner text reads: "Valero Honors Our Veterans." A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "I'm proud to work for a company that fosters the same values of Teamwork and Doing the Right Thing as I learned in the Army. - Richie B., Army Veteran, Board Operator - DGD, St. Charles"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "At Valero, you can advance based on your performance and hard work, which I value. - Dino W, Marine Corps Veteran, Mechanic I, St. Charles"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. She is quoted in text: "The teamwork and camaraderie at Valero is a lot like the military. We work hard and play hard! - Amber M., Coast Guard Veteran, Sr Mgr Optimization & Planning, San Antonio"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "I'm proud to be a part of a team that puts employees first – troop well-being before mission accomplished. - Mike T., Marine Corps Veteran, Sr Planner, Benicia"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. She is quoted in text: "Valero has allowed me to use the job skills I learned in the military and transfer them into a successful career. - Karen J., Air Force Veteran, Sr Systems Engineering Specialist, San Antonio"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "Valero offers excellent career paths and great opportunities to work with good people. - Jim B. / Navy Veteran, Process Operator - Ethanol, Welcome"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "At Valero, there is truly a genuine reverence of the military and of those who have served our country. - Drake T., National Guard / Army Reserve, Manager Supply Chain Execution, Port Arthur"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "The family atmosphere that Valero cultivates is very rare, and I am proud to be part of it. - Martin R., Marine Corps Veteran, Manager Loss Control, Houston"
Banner text reads: "Valero Honors Our Veterans." A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "I'm proud to work for a company that fosters the same values of Teamwork and Doing the Right Thing as I learned in the Army. - Richie B., Army Veteran, Board Operator - DGD, St. Charles"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "At Valero, you can advance based on your performance and hard work, which I value. - Dino W, Marine Corps Veteran, Mechanic I, St. Charles"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. She is quoted in text: "The teamwork and camaraderie at Valero is a lot like the military. We work hard and play hard! - Amber M., Coast Guard Veteran, Sr Mgr Optimization & Planning, San Antonio"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "I'm proud to be a part of a team that puts employees first – troop well-being before mission accomplished. - Mike T., Marine Corps Veteran, Sr Planner, Benicia"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. She is quoted in text: "Valero has allowed me to use the job skills I learned in the military and transfer them into a successful career. - Karen J., Air Force Veteran, Sr Systems Engineering Specialist, San Antonio"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "Valero offers excellent career paths and great opportunities to work with good people. - Jim B. / Navy Veteran, Process Operator - Ethanol, Welcome"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "At Valero, there is truly a genuine reverence of the military and of those who have served our country. - Drake T., National Guard / Army Reserve, Manager Supply Chain Execution, Port Arthur"
A Valero employee stands and smiles. He is quoted in text: "The family atmosphere that Valero cultivates is very rare, and I am proud to be part of it. - Martin R., Marine Corps Veteran, Manager Loss Control, Houston"

Valuing Our Veterans

Veterans embody the Valero spirit, dedicated to the same values of safety, teamwork and excellence that drive Valero’s more than 40-year legacy of success. Valero is a proud partner helping provide everything from jet fuel and resources to career support for the military and its dedicated service members.

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Valero Veterans

12 percent of Valero employees are veterans or reservists

Engaging Our Veterans

Valero is honored to support these military hiring organizations and volunteer outreach efforts to support those transitioning into the civilian workforce: 

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United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. Vets)

Wilmington

A veteran and Valero employee smiles and points to an American flag on her sleeve.

Alpha Omega Services

Memphis

Valero veterans at the Port Arthur refinery

American GI Forum

San Antonio

Valero veterans at San Antonio HQ

Veterans Recognition Program

Valero veterans coins

Centurian Military Alliance (CMA)

Veterans of Foreign Wars group

Veterans of Foreign Wars Valero

Valero veterans at the Port Arthur refinery stand together during Veterans Day 2022

Engaging Our Veterans

Valero is honored to support these military hiring organizations and volunteer outreach efforts to support those transitioning into the civilian workforce:

  • United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. Vets) - Wilmington
  • Alpha Omega Services - Memphis
  • American GI Forum - San Antonio
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Valero veterans honor a colleague with a ESGR Patriot Award for his support during their deployment.

Honoring Service to Our Nation

Valero provides Military Leaves of Absence to employees who serve in the uniformed services as required by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) and applicable state laws. 

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Veterans with the Military Order of the Purple Heart stand together with Valero employees to designate Valero Corpus Christi as a Purple Heart Refinery.

The First Purple Heart Refinery

In May 2023, the Military Order of the Purple Heart designated Valero Corpus Christi as a Purple Heart Refinery in recognition of the company's continued support of our military men and women. Valero Corpus Christi is the first refinery to receive this honor.

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Valero looks favorably on people who have served in the armed forces. They know that you have completed rigorous training, have been instilled with discipline, focus, accountability and dedication to task completion. I felt welcome from day one.

Mario V. Accounting Coordinator
Valero challenge coins honoring Veterans Day 2022.
Photo of Military Flags and a flag that says "Valero Honors Our Veterans" outside of the Houston Refinery
Veterans at Valero's Wilmington refinery pose with a check donation of $45,000 to U.S. Vets - Long Beach.
Veterans at Valero's St. Charles refinery celebrate Veterans Day 2022.
Valero Veterans stand together on Veterans Day 2022.
A Valero challenge coin and red, white and blue ribbon decorate a table during Veterans Day 2022.
Valero Veterans attend the Veterans Day 2022 Breakfast and listen to prepared remarks.
A group of Valero veterans stand together in the Port Arthur refinery
Valero challenge coins honoring Veterans Day 2022.
Photo of Military Flags and a flag that says "Valero Honors Our Veterans" outside of the Houston Refinery
Veterans at Valero's Wilmington refinery pose with a check donation of $45,000 to U.S. Vets - Long Beach.
Veterans at Valero's St. Charles refinery celebrate Veterans Day 2022.
Valero Veterans stand together on Veterans Day 2022.
A Valero challenge coin and red, white and blue ribbon decorate a table during Veterans Day 2022.
Valero Veterans attend the Veterans Day 2022 Breakfast and listen to prepared remarks.
A group of Valero veterans stand together in the Port Arthur refinery
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Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset And we are committed to being an employer of choice in the energy industry.

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The Valero Culture

Our culture drives the company's success and connects our employees in incredible ways.
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Find your future. Be exceptional. Learn more about applying for a job with Team Valero.

Our Culture is Rooted in Six Key Values

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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.

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Accountability

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

Valero colleagues stand side by side.

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.

Valero refinery colleagues stand together in front of equipment.

Do 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.

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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.

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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.