Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero • Bluffton, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining plant equipment to support maximum production quantity and quality while following company policies, goals, and objectives. The position supports Valero’s energy and operational objectives through safe, reliable maintenance work at the Bluffton ethanol plant.

The technician participates in scheduled and emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, plant turnarounds, new installations, and other projects. The role coordinates work with production and shipping/receiving, engineering, contractors, and vendors; assists with troubleshooting; completes assigned work orders; and contributes to plant cleanliness and Health, Safety and Environmental programs. The technician must understand and comply with applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations related to maintenance and plant equipment.

This is an hourly, nonexempt position eligible for overtime pay. The schedule may occasionally require overtime or call-in. On-site, in-person work at the Bluffton ethanol plant is required. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of industrial equipment, such as pumps, valves, compressors, or conveying equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site, in person, at the Bluffton ethanol plant.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience on carbon or stainless steel.
• Experience in the maintenance functions of a dry-mill ethanol plant.
• Experience using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the plant maintenance program.
• Repair or replace plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Perform required preventative maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair work directly with the production and shipping/receiving departments.
• Work with the engineering department, external contractors, and vendors to install new equipment or systems.
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues.
• Assist with new installations and other projects as requested by the supervisor.
• Understand applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and work safely to meet them.
• Work a schedule that occasionally requires overtime or call-in.
• Participate in plant turnarounds.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
• Complete assigned work orders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual bonus program.
• 401(k) match of 100% up to 7%, plus an additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
• Customizable benefits package, subject to employee eligibility and work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED