Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

Maintenance Technician

A Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of plant equipment, ensuring maximum production quantity and quality while supporting company policies, goals, and objectives.

This position is hourly and nonexempt, meaning eligible for overtime pay. The role may require overtime or on‑call duty as needed.

• Participate in the 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 the production and shipping/receiving departments to coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Work with the 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 these regulations are met at all times.
• 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.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of 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 an 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 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.