Ethanol Plant Operator: Process Optimization & Leadership

Bonnavilla; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

Job summary

Chief Industries’ Chief Ethanol plant in Nebraska seeks an Operator to operate, control, and troubleshoot process areas of the ethanol production facility, ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will provide direction to production staff, learn equipment, follow start-up/shutdown procedures, and support the Shift Lead Operator and Production Manager. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, and the role offers full benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in related field.
• Understanding of math and chemical processing system.

Responsibilities

• Operate, control and troubleshoot process areas of ethanol production facility while maintaining quality and efficiency goals.
• Provide direction, leadership and instruction to production operators to allow efficient plant operations.
• Assist Shift Lead Operator as requested including issuing work permits and maintenance work orders.
• Learn and operate production equipment and processes
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning and routine operations
• Sample and analyze process streams as required during shift
• Keep accurate and timely logs
• Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant operations
• Keep plant facility clean and well maintained
• Perform quality control tests on product streams as needed
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Chemical processing

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chief Industries’ Chief Ethanol plant in Nebraska seeks an Operator to operate, control, and troubleshoot process areas of the ethanol production facility, ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will provide direction to production staff, learn equipment, follow start-up/shutdown procedures, and support the Shift Lead Operator and Production Manager. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, and the role offers full benefits.