Ethanol Plant Operator — Drive Quality & Efficiency

Valero; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K Match

Healthcare & Wellness

Job summary

Valero Fort Dodge Ethanol Plant in Iowa is hiring a Process Operator to oversee daily operations within a 12-hour rotating shift, maintaining safety and quality while supporting plant goals.

You will monitor and control plant operations, document process variables, participate in QA/QC, and coordinate with departments to ensure safe, efficient daily activities; prior experience in a dry-mill ethanol environment is preferred, with on-site availability required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Process Technology preferred.
• Experience with dry-mill ethanol plant operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Review plant operation to maintain quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Document process variables, samples, and routine tasks per requirements.
• Participate in QA/QC programs and take action when needed.
• Communicate with departments to coordinate daily plant activities.
• Troubleshoot process issues and equipment as needed.
• Perform scheduled operations work requests as directed.
• Prepare equipment for safe maintenance by contractors.

Skills

On-site readiness

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Process Technology

Tools

Dry-mill ethanol plant ops

Job description

Valero Fort Dodge Ethanol Plant in Iowa is hiring a Process Operator to oversee daily operations within a 12-hour rotating shift, maintaining safety and quality while supporting plant goals.

You will monitor and control plant operations, document process variables, participate in QA/QC, and coordinate with departments to ensure safe, efficient daily activities; prior experience in a dry-mill ethanol environment is preferred, with on-site availability required.