Night Operations Center Specialist (Remote Monitoring)

empirical foods, inc.; Dakota Dunes (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

empirical foods, inc. is seeking an Operations Center Specialist to monitor and operate industrial processes and equipment on a dedicated night shift. The role includes recording downtime, responding to out-of-parameter conditions, and coordinating with plant personnel for smooth operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational/technical training preferred, and basic computer skills. This role is on-site with a 12-hour alternating weekly schedule (6pm–6am).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical training preferred.
• Experience with computers and office software.
• Ability to monitor and operate industrial equipment and respond to routine and emergency situations.
• Must be able to work night shift and alternate 12-hour schedule.
• Strong observation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor and operate industrial equipment. Record, document, and communicate information related to downtime, out of parameter conditions, testing, CIP, and normal production; startup/shut down of production.
• Monitor and communicate information using equipment systems such as graphical computer screens, radio, telephone, and email in an efficient and timely manner.
• Follow established action plans, procedures, and policies to respond to routine and emergency situations such as plant startup, CIP, and out of parameter conditions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of graphical systems, working with programmers to maintain an accurate representation of existing systems.
• Receive direction and work closely with lead operations center specialists to optimize effectiveness when dealing with critical or high demand situations and new systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational school or technical college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

empirical foods, inc. is seeking an Operations Center Specialist to monitor and operate industrial processes and equipment on a dedicated night shift. The role includes recording downtime, responding to out-of-parameter conditions, and coordinating with plant personnel for smooth operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational/technical training preferred, and basic computer skills. This role is on-site with a 12-hour alternating weekly schedule (6pm–6am).