Ethanol Production Process Operator — 12-Hour Shifts

Hereford Ethanol Partners; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Ethanol Partners in Texas seeks a Process Operator to ensure safe and efficient fermentation and distillation operations. You will work under the Operations Manager and Team Leader on site, learning every step of the ethanol production process and operating the plant's DCS system.

The role emphasizes meticulous logs, sample testing, and strict safety adherence. You must perform 12-hour rotating shifts and coordinate with maintenance, lab, and shift teammates to keep operations running

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and dependability.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate utility vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of the ethanol production process (grain system, cook, fermentation, distillation, evaporation).
• Operate the DCS (computer control system) and follow SOPs for start-up, shutdown and normal operation.
• Maintain logs, data entry, collect samples, and record results.
• Monitor process parameters, notify management of production issues, and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with maintenance, lab, and shift teammates; participate in safety training.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Good communication

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DCS (plant control) operation

Job description

Hereford Ethanol Partners in Texas seeks a Process Operator to ensure safe and efficient fermentation and distillation operations. You will work under the Operations Manager and Team Leader on site, learning every step of the ethanol production process and operating the plant's DCS system.

The role emphasizes meticulous logs, sample testing, and strict safety adherence. You must perform 12-hour rotating shifts and coordinate with maintenance, lab, and shift teammates to keep operations running