Plant Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

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

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