Ethanol Plant Operator-Garden City, KS

Conestogaenergy; Garden City (KS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hands-on training

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Renewable energy focus

Descripción de la vacante

Conestogaenergy is seeking a Plant Operator to join our ethanol production team. You will monitor and operate the plant, collect samples, and ensure safe, efficient processes across milling, cooking, fermentation, and distillation stages.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures in varying outdoor conditions. Training is hands-on and designed to build growth within a four-member crew.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work safely.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions and at heights.
• Basic English skills (read, write, speak, comprehend).
• Commitment to safety above all else.

Responsabilidades

• Collect samples and analyze ethanol process.
• Report process variances to operators for corrective action.
• Learn and apply safe handling procedures for chemicals.
• Operate and monitor the plant through the DCS.
• Troubleshoot and support team members across plant processes.
• Perform light maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Manage inventory and follow SOPs for chemical additions.
• Uphold a safety-first culture.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Safety consciousness

Independent work

Ability to follow SOPs

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to be part of a team fueling the future of renewable energy? We're looking for a Plant Operator to join our ethanol production team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment.

What You'll Do

As a Plant Operator, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly and safely. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collecting and analyzing samples throughout the ethanol process (Milling, Cook, Fermentation, Evaporation, Distillation/Dehydration, Centrifuges/Dryers, and Water Treatment).

• Reporting process variances to the Board Operator and Lead Operator for corrective action.

• Learning and applying safe handling procedures for chemicals used in production.

• Operating and monitoring the plant through our Distributed Control System (DCS).

• Assisting with troubleshooting and supporting team members across plant processes.

• Performing light‑duty maintenance and cleaning tasks.

• Managing inventory and following Standard Operating Procedures for chemical additions.

• Upholding our safety‑first culture at all times.

This role is part of a four‑member crew, with initial one‑on‑one day‑shift training for six weeks before transitioning into the rotating schedule. Scheduled consists of 2 weeks days and 2 weeks nights.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to follow direction, Standard Operating Procedures, and work safely.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.

• Comfortable working at heights, outdoors in varying conditions, and in moderate noise levels.

• Basic English skills (read, write, speak, comprehend).

• Commitment to safety above all else.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in a similar role within an ethanol or process plant.

• Previous plant or industrial work experience.

Why Join Us?

• Hands‑on training and growth opportunities.

• Be part of a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

• Contribute to a company focused on innovation and renewable energy.