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Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant

Valero
Hartley, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
Maintenance Technician – Ethanol Plant-25001FO

Description


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 a Maintenance Technician you will be 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.

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

  • 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 trouble-shooting 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.

Qualifications


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.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class 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

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Discover more about Hartley and how we're making a difference there.

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

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.

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.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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Job: Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:US-IA-Hartley

Job Posting Dec 8, 2025, 2:37:29 PM
Unposting Date Ongoing

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