Process Operator

White Energy - Hereford, TX•Hereford, TX

1h•Onsite

About The Position

White Energy is a fast-growing company that is strengthening America’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. It owns and operates two state-of-the-art plants that are among the nation’s leading producers of biofuels and animal feed. Ethanol produced by White Energy enjoys low carbon intensity ratings, which is attractive to the growing West Coast market for low carbon fuels. We have the energy to succeed! We have an outstanding career opportunity and growth for a Process Operator to coordinate industry and governmental data collection, maintenance, and reporting. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working at a growing company, have great attention to detail, and the ability multi-task on a daily basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
Self-Motivated
Organizational and communication skills
strong attention to detail, analytical and possesses a proven results orientation

Responsibilities

Safely operate equipment and machinery within parameters established within a ethanol production facility to ensure finished product meets White Energy operating standards.
Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
Safely prepare and make timely additions of process chemicals as instructed by Shift Supervisor.
Follow the procedures of the Safe Work programs, including Confined Space, Hot Work, and Lock-out Tag-out.
Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
Participate in continued education and training programs to obtain the necessary skill sets to adequately perform the duties of cook, distillation, energy center, and board operation.