Maintenance Technician

Total Number of Openings

1

Specialty Operations business unit is accepting online applications for the position Maintenance Technician located in Newton, Iowa through October 22nd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

The purpose of this job is to be responsible for and assist with performing the maintenance of all equipment in the factory, identifying and ordering spare parts, working with contractors to maintain and upgrade the plant, and improving the reliability of the plant. This position is also responsible for ensuring the plant is maintained in a safe and clean condition.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Maintain the Plant

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks
• Support predictive maintenance practices
• Perform Corrective maintenance
• Perform failure analysis and implement improvements
• Update and maintain the CMMS information for the plant
• Enter work order information into the CMMS
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant controls, valves, and instruments
• Troubleshoot and repair Motor Control Centers

Operate Utility systems

• Boilers
• Air compressors
• Water Treatment systems

• Operate equipment such as skid steers, fork truck, man lift, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver's license
• 2-year associates degree on Industrial technology, Instrumentation Technician, Industrial technician or equivalent
• 2-5 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a process plant or production environment experience in biofuels, petrochemical or agricultural sectors preferred
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to provide technical expertise as required
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner to meet deadlines
• Work independently or with others as a team to complete assigned projects
• Awareness of new technical developments and ability of applying new knowledge to the processes in place at REG
• Basic computer skills including excel, word, and outlook
• Strong technical background

Special skills or knowledge preferred:

• Instrumentation and/or controls
• Centrifugal pump operation and maintenance
• Millwright or mechanic training
• Welding skills or Certification
• Cause analysis
• International assignments

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of the application process, you will be required to take a Maintenance Assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the test in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

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