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Valero

Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero, Hartley, Iowa, United States, 51346

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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.

Maintenance Technician

– The 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.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. If you can help achieve this goal, we invite you to apply.

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.

Communicate directly with production and shipping/receiving departments 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 (HSE) programs.

Complete work orders as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Preferred Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.

Other benefits are subject to eligibility and work location.

Job Details Primary Location:

U.S. - IA - Hartley

Job Posting Date:

Dec 8, 2025

Unposting Date:

Ongoing

Employment Type:

Full-time

Seniority Level:

Entry level

Class:

Hourly non‑exempt; eligible for overtime pay.

EEO Statement 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.

Valero’s pre‑employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre‑employment drug screen. For more information, visit Valero.com/Careers.

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