Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician at Valero, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. Your role also involves supporting the company’s policies, goals, and objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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 departments 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 turnarounds.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
• Complete work orders as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class 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