Lead Operator

White Energy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Lead Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing plant operations, ensuring high production quality, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have a keen attention to detail. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Operations Manager and leading the production crew to achieve operational excellence. If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience in operating a dry-mill ethanol plant is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and quality, solving problems in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of production variables and facilitate QA/QC communication.
• Enforce safety procedures and coordinate maintenance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

White Energy is a fast-growing company that is strengthening America’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. It owns and operates two state-of-the-art plants that are among the nation’s leading producers of biofuels and animal feed. Ethanol produced by White Energy enjoys low carbon intensity ratings, which is attractive to the growing West Coast market for low carbon fuels. We have the energy to succeed.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Operator to support our plant located in Plainview, Texas. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working at a growing company, have great attention to detail, and enjoy a variety of daily responsibilities. The selected individual will assist the Operations Manager by overseeing the production crew and operation of the plant while working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Responsibilities will also include ensuring maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
2. Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
3. Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
4. Facilitate communication directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
5. Monitor the sampling and testing of process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
6. Understand and help production crew interpret QA/QC results to ensure appropriate action is taken when required.
7. Coordinate with maintenance department as needed for maintenance and repair work in process areas.
8. Follow and enforce the procedures of the Safe Work programs, including Confined Space, Hot Work, and Lock-out Tag-out.
9. Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
10. Participate in and ensure the involvement in continued education and training programs for obtaining the necessary skill sets to adequately perform the duties of cook, distillation, energy center, and board operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. 3 – 5 years related experience.
3. Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant strongly preferred.
4. Ability to maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
5. Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear and concise manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Lifting up to 50 pounds.
2. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3. Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.