Description
Supports activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant. Reviews the process equipment/data to improve plant operations. Coordinates with fleet engineering resources to ensure the Mechanical Integrity Program complies with company and OSHA PSM standards. Supports projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner.
- Supports plant operations 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 coordinating 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 assistance with installation, startup and performance testing of multiple projects concurrently.
- Performs design work and 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.
- Supports 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.
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 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.
Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
About Valero Renewables – Albion
Valero’s Albion ethanol plant is located near Albion, Nebraska, about 50 miles southwest of Norfolk. The bio-refinery sits on 107 acres and started ethanol production in October 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 Albion plant annually processes approximately 47 million bushels of corn into approximately 135 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 355,000 tons of distillers grains co-products. The bio-refinery employs approximately 60 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.
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