Process Operator

Company: Guardian Energy, LLC
Location: Hankinson
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Hankinson Renewable Energy has an opening for a Process Operator. We offer the opportunity to earn an excellent rate of $25.00 per hour, full benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a strong bonus program. Our work environment is described as clean, safe, and friendly. If you are looking for a great opportunity for learning and advancement this is the place for you!

Process Operator:

The Process Operator is 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 the Company.

Job Duties:

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 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 always.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
  
  Required Knowledge & Experience:
  
  • Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
    
    Skills/Abilities:
    
    • Ability to learn and work effectively with the plant's Distributed Control System (DCS).
    • 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.
      
      PHYSICAL STRENGTH: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.

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