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Maintenance Technician - Ethanol Plant

Linden, IN · On-site

$21 - $28.50/hr

Work with engineering department, external contractors and vendors to implement installation of new ... Valero's pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre ...

Valero Energy

Safety Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

A Safety Engineer has an Understanding State and Federal safety regulations, assesses and ... Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends ...

Valero Energy

Data Science Specialist

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science or Computer Science or related field or equivalent. * 5+ ... Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends ...

Valero Energy

Sr Control Systems Engineer

Wilmington, CA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Wilmington Refinery, required. * Bachelor's or higher level degree in Engineering required. * 5 years of process control/advanced process ...

Valero

Manager Regional Optimization Planning

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$61K - $79K/yr

... Valero refining system. * Perform a daily review of refinery operations (unit rates, key process ... Bachelor's or higher level degree in Engineering required. * 10 years of experience in the Refining ...

Valero

Maintenance Technician - Ethanol Plant

Lakota, IA

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

Work with engineering department, external contractors and vendors to implement installation of new ... Valero's pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre ...

Valero

Maintenance Planner

Sunray, TX · On-site

Experience reading engineering drawings, such as plot plans, piping isometrics, and P&IDs required ... Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends ...

Valero

Maintenance Technician - Ethanol Plant

Bluffton, IN

$20 - $27/hr

Work with engineering department, external contractors and vendors to implement installation of new ... Valero's pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre ...

Valero

Manager Refinery Safety

Ardmore, OK · On-site

$63K - $84K/yr

Review engineering design drawings for safety provisions and assess the adequacy of those ... Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends ...

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Do workers at Valero get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does Valero pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
58% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At Valero, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
72% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Valero?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Valero affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Valero?

Some people get paid time off from work.
49% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 73% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at Valero worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do Valero workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
69% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Valero workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Valero?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Valero managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
68% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Valero spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Valero?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Valero job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
75% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Valero good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
44% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Valero?

Some people feel stressed out here.
57% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Valero recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Valero?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Valero?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Valero’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Valero is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Instrumentation & Electrician Technician - Ethanol Plant

Valero

Lakota, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

Valero rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 86 rated oil and gas companies

Job 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 an Instrumentation & Electrician 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.
  • Participate in safe work permit and lock out tag out programs.
  • Interact directly with operations and shipping & receiving departments to ensure scheduled work can be completed.
  • Assist with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
  • Assist with new installations and other projects, as requested by the supervisor.
  • Monitor reliability of equipment.
  • Work with engineering department and external contractors to plan and implement installation of new equipment or systems.
  • 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 turnarounds.
  • Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
  • Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
  • Assist Corporate Network / IT department as needed.
  • Complete work orders as assigned.
This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required.  
  • Minimum of two years of experience in electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair or associates degree (or higher) in a related field required.
  • Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required. 

Preferred Requirements: 

  • Journeyman license preferred.
  • ISA certification preferred.
  • Programmable logic controller / Distributed control system (PLC/DCS) troubleshooting/programming experience 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 Lakota 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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