Process Operator

GUARDIAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC•Hankinson, ND

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Energy Hankinson has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Operator to join the team! As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of the plant, working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of Guardian Energy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Ability to learn and work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS).
Ability to learn and utilize forklifts, scissor lifts and other industrial mobile powered equipment for material handling and operational tasks as directed.
Punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.
Ability to maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous, nondiscriminatory and professional manner and be able to provide clarification as necessary.
Capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant

Responsibilities

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.
Support the 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 mix and make timely additions of process chemicals as instructed by Shift Lead.
Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
Work in a safe manner at all times.
Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
Support plant startup and shutdown activities with oversight.
Support complex LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures for complex systems with multiple interfaces and critical work.
Responsible for advanced plant troubleshooting and advanced P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) reading.
Take personal responsibility for workplace safety and the safety of others. Perform assigned EHS duties as required, including inspections, audits, drills and corrective actions.
Other duties as assigned.