Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero Energy; Lakota (IA); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program

401(K) match and discretionary contribution

Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Job summary

A leading energy company in Iowa is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Ethanol Plant. This role involves repairing and maintaining industrial equipment to ensure optimal production. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for overtime are part of the package. Join a dedicated team to contribute to the thriving energy sector while adhering to safety regulations and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance or repair of industrial equipment required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person.
• Knowledge of city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the plant maintenance program.
• Repair or replace plant equipment on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Communicate with production and shipping departments to coordinate work.
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance related issues.
• Assist with diagnosing maintenance issues and troubleshooting.
• Complete work orders as assigned.
• Participate in plant turn-arounds and health, safety, environmental programs.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of industrial equipment

Welding experience

Use of hand and power tools

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant (2600103)

Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant - 2600103

Overview

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the plant equipment, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

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.

Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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