Ethanol Recovery Operator

Emterra-Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Greenest Employers member

Job summary

Emterra Group in Canada is seeking an Alcohol Recovery Operator to operate and maintain our ethanol recovery processes, supporting cost-effective and environmentally responsible production and recycling. You will handle alcohol-based liquids, monitor distillation-related equipment, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial processing, knowledge of distillation, and the ability to work continental shifts with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Post-secondary education in Process Operations / Chemical Process Technology or Power Engineering is an asset.
• 3–5 years of experience in distillery, brewery, winery, or industrial processing environments.
• Proven experience operating with minimal supervision in safety-critical settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, handle, test, and store alcohol-based liquid substances.
• Monitor and operate ethanol recovery and production processes.
• Operate and support wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform spill prevention, response, and control procedures.
• Safely load and unload liquid tanker trucks.
• Monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including boilers and cooling towers.
• Complete data entry, recordkeeping, and basic clerical duties.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Chemical testing for water in boiler; test water for operational efficiency.
• Cleaning tanks and maintaining tanks; monitor PH, PSI, temperature, BOD/COD.

Education

High School Diploma

Process Operations / Chemical Process Technology

Power Engineering (4th/5th Class asset)

Environmental Technology / Wastewater Treatment

3–5 years of distillery/industrial processing experience

Job description

Emterra Group in Canada is seeking an Alcohol Recovery Operator to operate and maintain our ethanol recovery processes, supporting cost-effective and environmentally responsible production and recycling. You will handle alcohol-based liquids, monitor distillation-related equipment, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial processing, knowledge of distillation, and the ability to work continental shifts with safety as a priority.