Instrumentation & Electrician Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero • Charles City, IA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Valero is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrician Technician for their Ethanol Plant. This role is responsible for the repair and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting company policies, goals, and objectives. The technician will play a key role in advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair or associates degree (or higher) in a related field required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person required.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman license preferred.
• ISA certification preferred.
• Programmable logic controller / Distributed control system (PLC/DCS) troubleshooting/programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in plant maintenance program.
• Repair or replace plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Participate in safe work permit and lock out tag out programs.
• Interact directly with operations and shipping & receiving departments to ensure scheduled work can be completed.
• Assist with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
• Assist with new installations and other projects, as requested by the supervisor.
• Monitor reliability of equipment.
• Work with engineering department and external contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems.
• Know and understand city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and work in a safe manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Work a schedule that occasionally requires overtime or call-in as required.
• Participate in plant turnarounds.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
• Assist Corporate Network / IT department as needed.
• Complete work orders as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees