Valero · 1 week ago
Associate Plant Engineer - Ethanol Plant
Bluffton, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelValero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. As an Associate Plant Engineer, you will support the design, modification, and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant, focusing on improving plant operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
BiofuelEnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Support plant operations by reviewing, studying, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting the plant systems and equipment and provides recommendations
Analyze and interpret data for opportunities to improve production, efficiencies, yields and operating costs. Generate reports summarizing findings
Improve the process by coordinating changes in operations, controls, equipment, procedures, parameters, operational theory and other related items
Prepare justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval
Develop technical specifications to procure equipment and services
Provide assistance with installation, startup and performance testing of multiple projects concurrently
Perform design work and other assigned tasks to ensure they are completed safely, accurately and efficiently
Coordinate with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with OSHA PSM and provides expertise on QA/QC (i.e. ASME, API standards) requirements for new equipment and repairs to existing equipment
Support maintenance and operations as a technical resource
Support Turnaround planning and execution
Complete other requirements for compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations including but not limited to the maintenance of documentations such as MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specifications
Qualification
Required
Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Engineering required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
In-field maintenance and operations support experience preferred
Experience in ethanol production, chemical processing, food processing, oil refining, or power plant industry 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
Company
Valero
Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products.
Founded in 1980
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.65B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $650M
1980-01-11IPO
Leadership Team
R. Lane Riggs
Chief Executive Officer and President
Homer Bhullar
Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance
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