Technician Barry Derr works in the control room of
Operator Troy Brinson, left, and mechanic Lee Brakebill perform maintenance in the utilities area of the refinery. (Christina House / For The Times)
A worker uses a bike to get around the
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A mountain of sulfur grows as a byproduct of operations at the Valero Energy Corp. refinery in Wilmington. (Christina House / For The Times)