Automation Process Operator (DeltaV)

Feed Energy Company; Pacific Junction (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Profit sharing

Continuing education

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Feed Energy Company in Iowa seeks an Operator to safely and efficiently run an automated chemical processing facility using DeltaV DCS. You will monitor process variables, operate reactors, and ensure product quality and regulatory compliance while documenting data and deviations.

You will participate in start-ups, shutdowns, and turnarounds, follow MOC and LOTO procedures, and support maintenance and engineering teams. This is a full-time on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in automated manufacturing or chemical processing environment preferred.
• Experience operating or monitoring a DCS system (DeltaV preferred).
• Basic understanding of reactor operations, automated process controls, alarm management, and P&IDs.
• Ability to operate computer systems including Outlook, Word, Excel, PIMS, and DeltaV.
• Ability to read and write English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated process equipment including reactors, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, and transfer systems.
• Use the DeltaV DCS system to monitor variables (temperature, pressure, flow, level, pH), adjust parameters within limits, respond to alarms, and document data and deviations.
• Execute batch and continuous production processes following SOPs.
• Monitor reactor performance including temperatures, dwell times, feed rates, and agitation.
• Identify and escalate abnormal conditions to supervision and engineering as needed.
• Perform routine field checks to verify DCS readings align with equipment conditions.
• Maintain accurate logs and electronic records within DeltaV and plant systems.
• Support troubleshooting of automated systems with Maintenance, Engineering, and Controls teams.
• Assist with start-ups, shutdowns, and plant turnarounds.
• Follow MOC and LOTO procedures when working with automated systems.
• Monitor product quality, collect samples, ensure compliance with specifications.
• Load and unload bulk trailers and rail cars, with safe material transfer and proper documentation.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Demonstrate company values in daily work interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

Process Monitoring

Batch Processing

Alarms Management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree

Tools

DeltaV

PIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Feed Energy Company in Iowa seeks an Operator to safely and efficiently run an automated chemical processing facility using DeltaV DCS. You will monitor process variables, operate reactors, and ensure product quality and regulatory compliance while documenting data and deviations.

You will participate in start-ups, shutdowns, and turnarounds, follow MOC and LOTO procedures, and support maintenance and engineering teams. This is a full-time on-site role with comprehensive benefits.