Maintenance Technician Ethanol Plant

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of the plant equipment, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Participates in plant maintenance program.

Repairs or replaces plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis.

Performs preventative maintenance activities as required.

Communicates directly with production and shipping/receiving department to coordinate maintenance and repair work.

Works with engineering department, external contractors and vendors to implement installation of new equipment or systems.

Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.

Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by supervisor.

Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and works in a safe manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.

Works a schedule that occasionally requires overtime or call-in as required.

Participates in plant turn-arounds.

Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

Participates in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.

Completes work orders as assigned.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.10 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the expected compensation at the time of this posting. Hired candidates may also be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of a discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Benefit offerings for this position include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as company matched 401(k).

High school diploma or GED required.

Two years experience in the maintenance or repair of industrial equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, conveying equipment, etc.) 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.

Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

About Valero Renewables – Welcome

Valero's Welcome ethanol plant is located near Welcome, Minnesota, about four miles west of Fairmont and 100 miles southwest of Minneapolis. The bio-refinery sits on approximately 300 acres and started ethanol production in June 2009. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. The Welcome plant annually processes approximately 49 million bushels of corn into approximately 140 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 368,000 tons of distillers grains co-products. The bio-refinery employs approximately 70 employees.