Industrial Maintenance Technician - Plant Upkeep & Safety

Valero Energy; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Annual Bonus Program

401(K) match

Healthcare

Job summary

Valero Energy is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our Bluffton ethanol plant. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining plant equipment to maximize production quality and output, while complying with safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include preventative maintenance, coordinating with production and logistics, and collaborating with engineering and external contractors. On-site work with potential overtime is required, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in maintenance or repair of industrial equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, etc.).
• Able and willing to work on-site at the Bluffton ethanol plant.
• Preferred: 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.

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.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

On-site work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Valero Energy is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our Bluffton ethanol plant. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining plant equipment to maximize production quality and output, while complying with safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include preventative maintenance, coordinating with production and logistics, and collaborating with engineering and external contractors. On-site work with potential overtime is required, with emphasis on safety and reliability.