Biodiesel Plant Operator

Chevron•Albert Lea, MN

73d•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron Renewable Energies is accepting online applications for the position of Biodiesel Plant Operator located at Albert Lea, Minnesota through December 9th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, skid loader and telehandler
Knowledge of arithmetic and its application
Ability to distinguish colors
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently, or as part of a team
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
Be available for work and overtime as required

Responsibilities

Support our tenets of operation policy to eliminate any recordable incidents or injuries.
Utilizing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to accomplish the job tasks
Being aware and making management aware of potentially hazardous conditions
Locating and correcting noticeable odors, leaks, or visible emissions
Prepare equipment for mechanical repairs, clear, lockout/tagout and assist with repairs as needed.
Manage hazardous waste.
Follow all safety guidelines regulated by REG, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies.
Learn and assist with general facility maintenance and housekeeping, including equipment inspection and monitoring throughout the facility.
Maintain clean work environment in all areas of the process.
Follow standard safety, operational, and quality procedures.
Monitor operating equipment (pumps, valves, pressure/temperature readings, fans and chemical treatment systems) designed to control the variables of the process.
Assist with weekly and monthly inspections of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, ladders, and fall protection equipment.
Keep an open line of communication between inside and outside operating personnel and report all abnormalities.
Operate forklift, pallet jack, skid loader and telehandler.
Learn how to read drawings and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
Learn to operate the biodiesel master control system. This includes operations of the main master control, process production system and recording data with PI entries in a timely manner.
Perform minor mechanical repairs.
Learn to perform various quality control functions for: oil, biodiesel, glycerin, and water.
Perform visual inspection of all types of inventories and measuring physical inventory on a periodic basis, which may involve working at heights.
Operation of lab equipment to ensure sample quality