Valero

Plant Engineer - Ethanol Plant

LocationBluffton, IN

About This Job


Description

Performs activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant. Reviews the process equipment/data and takes action to improve plant operations. Coordinates with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with company and OSHA PSM standards. Manages projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner.

Provides oversight of the plant operation by reviewing, studying, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting the plant systems and equipment and provides recommendations.
Analyzes and interprets data for opportunities to improve production, efficiencies, yields and operating costs. Generate reports summarizing findings.
Improves the process by implementing changes in operations, controls, equipment, procedures, parameters, operational theory and other related items.
Prepares justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval.
Develops technical specifications to procure equipment and services.
Provides oversight of installation, startup and performance testing of multiple projects concurrently.
Performs design work and supervision for other assigned tasks to ensure they are completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
Coordinates 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.
Supports maintenance and operations as a technical resource.
Provides support and expertise in Turnaround planning and execution.
Completes 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.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering required.
Two years related engineering experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
Project Management experience preferred.
In-field maintenance and operations support experience preferred.
Experience in ethanol production, chemical processing, food processing, oil refining, or power plant preferred.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Relocation assistance is available.

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


About Valero Renewables – Bluffton

Valero's Bluffton ethanol plant is located in Bluffton, Indiana, about 30 miles south of Fort Wayne. The bio-refinery sits on 422 acres and started ethanol production in September 2008. 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 Bluffton plant annually processes nearly 45 million bushels of corn into 130 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 340,000 tons of distillers grains co-products. The bio-refinery has a nameplate capacity of 110 million gallons of ethanol per year and employs approximately 65 employees.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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: Engineering


Primary Location:US-IN-Bluffton

Job Posting May 30, 2025, 8:16:22 AM


Unposting Date Ongoing

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