Instrumentation & Electrician Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero; Hartley (IA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus program

401(k) match

Healthcare & wellness

Job summary

Valero is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrician Technician to repair and maintain plant equipment, ensuring maximum production quantity and quality while supporting company policies and objectives. This role is on-site and requires hands-on electrical and instrumentation skills in a safety-focused environment.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and external contractors to plan, diagnose, and implement upgrades, participate in maintenance programs, and perform preventive and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.
• Journeyman license preferred.
• ISA certification preferred.
• PLC/DCS troubleshooting 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 troubleshooting 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.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

On-site work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in related field

Tools

PLC/DCS systems

ISA Certification

Job description

Instrumentation & Electrician Technician

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure maximum production quantity and quality while supporting company policies, goals, and objectives.

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 troubleshooting 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.

Compensation

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.