Associate Plant Engineer - Ethanol Plant

Associate Plant Engineer – Ethanol Plant

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 an Associate Plant Engineer you will support activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant. Review the process equipment/data to improve plant operations. Coordinate with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with company and OSHA PSM standards. Support projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner.

• Support plant operations by reviewing, studying, problem‑solving, and trouble‑shooting the plant systems and equipment and provide recommendations.
• Analyze and interpret data for opportunities to improve production, efficiencies, yields and operating costs. Generate reports summarizing findings.
• Improve the process by coordinating changes in operations, controls, equipment, procedures, parameters, operational theory and other related items.
• Prepare justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval.
• Develop technical specifications to procure equipment and services.
• Provide assistance with installation, startup and performance testing of multiple projects concurrently.
• Perform design work and other assigned tasks to ensure they are completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with OSHA PSM and provides expertise on QA/QC (ASME, API standards) requirements for new equipment and repairs to existing equipment.
• Support maintenance and operations as a technical resource.
• Support turnaround planning and execution.
• Complete other requirements for compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations including but not limited to the maintenance of documentation such as MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specifications.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay. Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• 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.

Relocation assistance is available.

• Able and willing to work on‑site and in‑person, required.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• In‑field maintenance and operations support experience preferred.
• Experience in ethanol production, chemical processing, food processing, oil refining, or power plant industry preferred.

Booth City, IN (US-IN‑Bluffton)

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

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