Process Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Computer skills are necessary

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is desired.
• Candidates with experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls plant operations, constantly reviewing the operation to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains 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.
• Participates in quality assurance program by communicating directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures, sampling and testing process streams as required, and maintaining QA records.
• Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required.
• Participates in plant maintenance program by communicating directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
• Participates in safety, health and environmental programs, knowing and understanding city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations and working in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.
• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.