Job Description Maintenance Technician - Ethanol Plant (Linden, Indiana)-140015X

Description   The Maintenance Technician is 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. Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues. Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by supervisor. Works with engineer and external contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems. Participates in safety, health, and environmental programs. Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and work in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times. Works in a safe manner at all times. Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis as required. Qualifications   High school diploma or general education degree required. Two years experience in maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, etc.) required. Welding knowledge and experience on carbon / stainless steel preferred. Candidates with experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred. About Valero Valero Renewables is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, which is a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio and the world’s largest independent petroleum refiner. Valero was the first traditional refiner to enter large-scale ethanol production. Now one of America’s largest ethanol producers, Valero Renewables has 10 plants in seven Midwestern states and annual production capacity of 1.2 billion gallons. About Valero Renewables – Linden Valero Renewables-Linden is located near Linden, Ind., about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis. The bio-refinery sits on approximately 80 acres and started ethanol production in August 2007. 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 Linden plant annually processes nearly 43 million bushels of corn into 120 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 370,000 tons of distillers grains co-products. The bio-refinery has a nameplate of 110 million gallons of ethanol per year. Valero is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob: Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/MaintenancePrimary Location: US-IN-LindenJob Posting  Feb 15, 2014, 1:01:54 AMUnposting Date  Ongoing

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