Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero • Hartley, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Valero is seeking a Maintenance 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 participate in the plant maintenance program, perform repairs and preventative maintenance, and coordinate with production, shipping/receiving, engineering, contractors, and vendors. The role also involves diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, assisting with new installations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in plant turn-arounds and cleanliness programs. Health, Safety, and Environmental programs are also a key part of the role, along with completing assigned work orders. This is an hourly nonexempt position eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in the maintenance or repair of industrial equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, conveying equipment, etc.) required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience on carbon/stainless steel preferred.
• Experience in the maintenance functions of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Experience in the use of hand and power tools 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.
• Communicate directly with production and shipping/receiving department to coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Work with engineering department, external contractors and vendors to implement installation of new equipment or systems.
• Assist with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
• Assist with new installations and other projects, as requested by supervisor.
• 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 turn-arounds.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
• 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