Process Operator

Green Plains Inc.•Central City, NE

16d

About The Position

The Process Operator performs duties necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations in the facility’s fermentation and distillation areas. The role works under the immediate supervision of the Operations Manager and functionally reports to the location’s Team Leader. The operator learns and supports the facility’s ethanol production processes, operates the plant’s DCS computer control system, follows procedures, monitors production parameters, and keeps accurate operating and quality records. The position also involves facility cleaning, shift handoffs, coordination with maintenance and the Laboratory, safety participation, and other tasks assigned by plant or production management. Occasional call-in work and overtime may be required. Green Plains Inc. is a biorefining company focused on low-carbon biofuels and high-value ingredients. Candidates for plant-based roles must be at least 18 years old. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored immigration authorization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a utility vehicle.
Hard-working and self-motivated.
Detail-oriented, accurate, dependable, and positive, with a team-oriented attitude.
Ability to multitask and take ownership of assigned projects.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
No experience necessary.
Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable FRA, TTB, and state regulatory requirements.
Able to manage confined-space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 pounds, and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial production plants is helpful.

Responsibilities

Learn the ethanol process, including cook, distillation, evaporation, dryers, thermo oxidizer, centrifuges, grain systems, and water treatment.
Learn and operate the plant’s DCS computer control system.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and batching.
Operate within parameters set by the Plant/Production Manager and notify management of production problems.
Maintain accurate and timely operating logs.
Collect samples, conduct necessary tests to ensure consistent product quality, and record results.
Use sample results to monitor and adjust the DCS, remain within operating parameters, and record changes.
Keep the facility, control room, and break room clean, including mopping and hosing down plant floors, and maintain tour-ready conditions.
Brief operators coming on shift about what has happened and what needs to be done during the next shift.
Work with maintenance and report mechanical problems.
Communicate with the Laboratory and learn testing procedures, including yeast counts, microwave analyzer, HPLC, and GC procedures.
Notify the Production/Plant Manager of production problems.
Complete tasks assigned by the Plant Manager/Production Manager and help in other areas as needed.
Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.
Follow all safety procedures.
Be available occasionally for call-in work and overtime.