Ethanol Plant Control Room Operator

Bonnavilla; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off policies

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Chief Ethanol, a unit of Chief Industries, is seeking an on-site operator to oversee the ethanol production process from a centralized control room. You will monitor and adjust plant operations to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient production across fermentation, distillation, and utilities.

You will respond to alarms, coordinate with field operators and maintenance, and document plant data. The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years’ related experience, and willingness to work

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of math and chemical process systems.
• 1–2 years of job-related experience required.
• 2 years of experience in computer software operation or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations using DCS systems including fermentation, distillation, evaporation, drying, and utilities.
• Adjust process parameters to maintain optimal production.
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot process deviations in real time.
• Coordinate with field operators for inspections, manual adjustments and maintenance.
• Record production rates, energy usage, equipment status and downtime events.
• Start up and shut down equipment following established procedures.
• Ensure safety by following SOPs, lockout/tagout, confined space and emergency protocols.
• Collaborate with maintenance to report issues and support repairs.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring lab results and adjusting processes.
• Participate in shift handovers with clear documentation and briefings.

Skills

Math aptitude

Process monitoring

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DCS systems

Process data software

Job description

Chief Ethanol, a unit of Chief Industries, is seeking an on-site operator to oversee the ethanol production process from a centralized control room. You will monitor and adjust plant operations to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient production across fermentation, distillation, and utilities.

You will respond to alarms, coordinate with field operators and maintenance, and document plant data. The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years’ related experience, and willingness to work