Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

Job Overview

Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant – 260019B. Responsible for repair and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, supporting company policies, goals, and objectives.

• 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 troubleshooting 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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.