Ethanol Plant Process Operator | Safety & Efficiency

Valero Energy; Linden (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus program

401(k) match

Healthcare

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valero Energy is hiring a Process Operator at the Linden Ethanol Plant. The role oversees daily production operations, monitors quality, and maintains equipment on a 12-hour rotating shift.

You will support safety, reliability, and efficiency across plant activities and participate in improvement projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to work on-site in Linden, Indiana.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Linden Ethanol Plant, required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations.
• Review the operation of the plant constantly to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Document and monitor process variables, sample data and routine tasks as required for position, to ensure plant operations are maintained within operating parameters.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control program, interpret results, and take appropriate action when required.
• Communicate with all departments within the facility to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily plant activities.
• Monitor and troubleshoot process issues and equipment.
• Perform scheduled Operations Work Requests as requested by Supervisor or Plant Management.
• Prepare equipment to ensure it is safe for maintenance/contractors to perform scheduled work.
• Utilize company safe work practices to ensure all work is performed safely.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs (LOTO-lock out tag out, Safe Work Permit, FSMA-Food Safety Modernization Act).
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor use and inventory of process chemicals and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain a safe, reliable, and consistent operation.

Skills

On-site work readiness

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Valero Energy is hiring a Process Operator at the Linden Ethanol Plant. The role oversees daily production operations, monitors quality, and maintains equipment on a 12-hour rotating shift.

You will support safety, reliability, and efficiency across plant activities and participate in improvement projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to work on-site in Linden, Indiana.