Night Shift Operations Center Technician

Empirical-Food; Dakota Dunes (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical-Food is seeking an Operations Center Specialist to monitor and operate industrial processes and equipment according to approved plans. The role supports ongoing R&D testing and pilot runs for product and equipment development.

This position includes night shifts with a 12-hour alternating weekly schedule, and duties range from monitoring systems to ensuring safety and shift transitions. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical background, a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or ability to perform essential job functions.
• Vocational/technical education is preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electrical background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor and operate industrial equipment. Record, document, and communicate information related to production, downtime, and parameters; coordinate with plant personnel.
• Monitor and communicate information using equipment systems such as graphical screens, radio, telephone, and email.
• Follow established action plans to respond to routine and emergency situations (startup, CIP, and parameter deviations).
• Assist in developing and maintaining graphical systems; work with programmers to ensure accurate representations of systems.
• Collaborate with lead operations center specialists to optimize performance during high-demand situations and new systems.
• Ensure safety and security of people, equipment, and property; respond appropriately to incidents.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions and clearly communicate shift activity to the next team.
• May assist with phone duties and on-site training; travel to remote locations if required.
• Perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical education preferred

Job description

Empirical-Food is seeking an Operations Center Specialist to monitor and operate industrial processes and equipment according to approved plans. The role supports ongoing R&D testing and pilot runs for product and equipment development.

This position includes night shifts with a 12-hour alternating weekly schedule, and duties range from monitoring systems to ensuring safety and shift transitions. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical background, a high school diploma or