Maintenance Technician

Chevron; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Newton, Iowa to maintain plant equipment, order spare parts, coordinate with contractors, and improve plant reliability while ensuring safe, clean operations.

Responsibilities include preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, CMMS updates, calibrations, and operating plant utilities. Strong technical background and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver's license
• 2-year associate degree in Industrial Technology or Instrumentation Technician
• 2-5 years of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Plant including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Update and maintain the CMMS information for the plant
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant controls, valves, and instruments
• Operate utilities such as boilers and air compressors

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong technical background

Ability to communicate well

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Technology

Instrumentation Technician training

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Specialty Operations business unit is accepting online applications for the position Maintenance Technician located in Newton, Iowa through October 22nd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

The purpose of this job is to be responsible for and assist with performing the maintenance of all equipment in the factory, identifying and ordering spare parts, working with contractors to maintain and upgrade the plant, and improving the reliability of the plant. This position is also responsible for ensuring the plant is maintained in a safe and clean condition.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Maintain the Plant

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks
• Support predictive maintenance practices
• Perform Corrective maintenance
• Perform failure analysis and implement improvements
• Update and maintain the CMMS information for the plant
• Enter work order information into the CMMS
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant controls, valves, and instruments
• Troubleshoot and repair Motor Control Centers

Operate Utility systems

• Boilers
• Air compressors
• Water Treatment systems
• Operate equipment such as skid steers, fork truck, man lift, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver's license
• 2-year associates degree on Industrial technology, Instrumentation Technician, Industrial technician or equivalent
• 2-5 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a process plant or production environment experience in biofuels, petrochemical or agricultural sectors preferred
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to provide technical expertise as required
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines
• Work independently or with others as a team to complete assigned projects
• Awareness of new technical developments and ability of applying new knowledge to the processes in place at REG
• Basic computer skills including excel, word, and outlook
• Strong technical background

Special Skills Or Knowledge Preferred

• Instrumentation and/or controls
• Centrifugal pump operation and maintenance
• Millwright or mechanic training
• Welding skills or Certification
• Cause analysis
• International assignments

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered