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- Careers in Renewables
- Ethanol Job Opportunities
- Be on the front lines of alternative fuels.
- Your Exciting Future with Valero
- From strategy and project development to site operations, an exciting future awaits. Gain expertise and tackle hands-on projects in Valero's world-class ethanol plants. Be a key collaborator, working together as Team Valero.
- Fueling Exceptional Futuresin Ways that Matter to You
- Industry Leader in Renewable Fuels
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Monetary Bonuses
- Start with 3 Weeks Vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 7% 401(k) Employer Match
- 3% Employer Contribution
- Night Shift Differential
- Team-Driven / Safety-Minded
- On-Site Training
- Active Community Partner through United Way, Valero Volunteerism and Valero Texas Open Champions for Charity
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- RIGHT NOW at Valero – View Open Ethanol PositionsOur employees are a critical differentiator that drives our competitive advantage and long-term success. They collaborate, innovate and drive results for our company and our industry, through teamwork and exceptional talent.
- View All U.S. Open Positions
- Network Specialist, Ind.
- Process Operator, Iowa
- Controls Engineer, Iowa
- Maintenance Technician, Iowa
- Shipping & Receiving Operator, Iowa
- Valero's Talent Network is the fastest way to tell us about YOU!
- Our Talent Network is the best way to connect. Share some basic information and upload your résumé – we're excited to learn more about you and keep you in mind for future openings!
- Tell us about yourself
- Learn More and Apply
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- 12 Locations to Fuel Your Career
- Safety-focused operations
- Ethanol Plants in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio and South Dakota
- Roles from Engineering to Operations and Maintenance to Business Services
- Our Ethanol Locations
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- An Inside Look
- Get a glimpse into the teams behind our state-of-the-art Ethanol plants and get ready to advance the future of energy with Valero Renewable Fuels.
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Ethanol Careers in Demand
- Process Operator
- We’re looking for passionate individuals to guide our daily production. You’ll play a pivotal role within our plant, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
- A 12-hour rotating shift schedule that fits your lifestyle, all while championing a safe work environment.
- Night shift employees enjoy a $2 per hour night shift differential.
- Ensure continued excellence, keeping an eye on production quality and equipment. Your contributions will bring out the best in our processes!
- Embrace our mission and values as you contribute to the goals of our company.
- Shipping & Receiving Operator
- For Sites with Corn Receiving: Step into a role where you orchestrate the smooth unloading of raw corn and loading ethanol and distiller’s grain. Your day-to-day includes:
- • Conducting trucks and railcars, ensuring efficiency on our plant site.• Leading the charge with 12-hour rotating day shifts that keep you at the forefront of our operations.• Championing top-notch production quality and quantity.
- For Sites without Corn Receiving: Take the lead in loading the future of energy onto trucks and railcars. Your role involves:• Mastering the logistics of moving our products.• Working 12-hour rotating day shifts that empower you to make a real difference.• Upholding the highest standards of production quality.
- Maintenance Technician
- We’re on the lookout for maintenance pros who will ensure our plant equipment performs at its best. Your skills will lead to excellence in production and your attention to detail will craft the quality that defines us. As a steward of our machinery, you’ll not only support the heartbeat of our operations but also uphold the values and vision that propel us forward. Join Team Valero and be the force that keeps our plants thriving!