Oil Analysis Technician

Bayer AG; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Ruveon in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Oil Analysis Technician to manage oil analysis, lubrication, and safe maintenance of chemical processing equipment at the Muscatine Plant.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting rotating machinery, performing pump seal and bearing replacements, and maintaining repair documentation. Requires 3+ years in mechanical trades or 5+ years equivalent, and SAP proficiency. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years’ experience in Mechanical trades or Production unit at the Ruveon Muscatine site or 5+ years of equivalent mechanical field work.
• Proficient with SAP.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Complete Maintenance Oil Analysis Training Program within defined timeframe to understand design, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial rotating equipment including pumps, agitators, gearboxes, and compressors.
• Perform pump seal replacements, pump bearing replacements and equipment laser alignments.
• Accurately maintain equipment repair/modification documentation and update equipment files.
• Assist in determining root cause of failure and work with engineering to develop reliability resolutions.
• Work with maintenance and production to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Attend training to increase skill level and obtain qualifications in maintenance reliability lubrication field as required.
• Perform housekeeping and other duties to assure a safe environment.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Mechanical trades

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Ruveon™ is America's dedicated glyphosate company — the U.S. home of Roundup® and the weed control American agriculture is built on.We'rebuilding a focused, fast-moving team, andwe'dlike to hear from you.

Maintenance Reliability Oil Analysis Technician at the Muscatine Plant is responsible for oil analysis, filtering, lubrication and safely maintaining chemical processing equipment.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initially complete the Maintenance Oil Analysis Training Program within the defined timeframe to ensure familiarity with the design, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems, along with obtaining knowledge of plant piping and materials of construction standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs of industrial rotating mechanical equipment, including pumps, agitators, gearboxes, and compressors.
• Perform pump seal replacements, pump bearing replacements and equipment laser alignments.
• Accurately maintain equipment repair/modification documentation and update equipment files.
• Assist in determining root cause of failure and working with engineering to develop reliability resolutions.
• Work with maintenance and production to complete work both safely and efficiently.
• Attend training to increase skill level and obtain qualifications associated with the position in the maintenance reliability lubrication field as required.
• Perform housekeeping activities and other duties as assigned to assure a safe working environment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent (GED) Experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Mechanical trades or Production unit at the Ruveon Muscatine site or minimum 5 years of equivalent work experience in mechanical field or a mechanical trade.
• Proficient with SAP
• Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or Certifications in Mechanical related field.
• Understanding of industrial bearings, pump operation, along with performing preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and following all mandated procedures/regulations related to those systems.
• Knowledge or Certifications in the Vibration Analysis field.
• Knowledge or Certifications in the Oil Analysis field

Posting available until October 20, 2026

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of $37.83-$43.96 per hour. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certificates, and other relevant factors.

To all recruitment agencies: Ruveon does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Ruveon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Ruveon is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.