Field Operator

VERBIO North America LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation and holidays

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

VERBIO North America LLC located in South Bend, Indiana is hiring for a role focused on core process operations. The responsibilities include monitoring process parameters and ensuring safety compliance during plant operations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and effective communication skills.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance from day one, as well as generous vacation and holiday time. Advancement opportunities and a competitive salary based on experience are also provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a Distributed Control System (DCS) is advantageous.
• Exceptional time management and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing core process operations throughout the plant.
• Complete necessary documentation, including operating logs.
• Collaborate with multi-departmental teams for efficient operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate technical degree certification

Tools

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Job description

Essential Functions of the Job

• Assist in performing core process operations throughout the plant operations focused on pretreatment, boilers, cook and D&E functions.
• Monitor and maintain process parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and chemical concentrations, to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete necessary documentation, including operating logs, maintenance records, and safety reports.
• Support projects and specific work needed with operational expertise including permitting and lock‑out, tag‑out as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and offload chemical deliveries and store appropriately.
• Actively participate in plant activities to include best practices, SOP development, maintenance, training, continuous improvement efforts, and standardization.
• Collaborate with multi‑departmental teams to ensure critical routine duties are executed and completed on time and on budget.
• Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Participate in training and development programs to gain knowledge in all areas and maintain/improve skills.
• Support outage planning and restarting activities.
• Work in an organized and safe manner.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to ensure effective permitting, safety, and process documentation.
• Provide support to other roles, as needed.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
• Associate technical degree certification preferred
• Experience working with a Distributed Control System (DCS) is advantageous
• Exceptional time management, work ethic and dependability
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with various levels of management throughout the organization
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment

Physical Demands

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long‑sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety‑toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

What’s In It For You

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus. The starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region.

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long‑term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 sick/personal days
  • Paid vacation time
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
• Advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on‑the‑job training and skills development.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I‑9) upon hire.

Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at its discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based on experience, prior work history, education, and competence.

Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.