Plant Operator

Dcp Midstream; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401K match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Dcp Midstream is seeking a Full-time Plant Operator to oversee the ethanol plant operations, including the corn flaking system and co-products equipment. The role requires a 3-day on/3-day off schedule from midnight to noon and hands-on operation of production processes with diligent documentation and safety practices.

Responsibilities include startup/shutdown of process segments, stream adjustment for efficiency, sampling and reporting, and participation in plant turn-arounds.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and hard working.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Able to follow spoken and written direction.
• Strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ethanol plant processes to ensure efficient production.
• Work a 3 days on/3 days off shift from midnight to noon.
• Start up and shut down process segments as needed.
• Adjust process streams and inputs to maintain optimal efficiency.
• Document production data and sample results accurately.
• Assist with maintenance troubleshooting and inventory control.
• Operate flaking systems and related equipment as required.
• Maintain housekeeping and calibration of lab and control areas.
• Support plant turn-arounds and routine operations.

Skills

Self-motivation

Follow procedures

Follow directions

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Climb ladders/heights

Basic computer skills

Job description

Full job description

Full plant operator is responsible for understanding operations of the fuel ethanol plant, corn flaking system and co-products equipment.

Primary responsibilities

• Ability to work a 3 day on and 3 day off shift from midnight to noon.
• Understand how to effectively operate the process operation of a production ethanol plant by starting up and shutting down each segment of the process.
• Excellent understanding of what process stream effects other process streams, and be able to perform the necessary adjustment to that of the effected stream.
• Perform activities relating to processing functions such as hammer mill management, slurry tank operations, yeast, fermentation, distillation, evaporation, and boiler operations.
• Monitor production processes and adjust equipment settings or raw materials inputs as directed to ensure the optimal efficiency in the production process.
• Perform product sampling, document results, and report findings to Production/Lab Personnel.
• Accurately document and record key production data and understand the importance of all documentation.
• Understand how to effectively operate the process operation of the flaking systems by starting up and shutting down each segment of the process.
• Excellent understanding of the flaking system segments and is able to perform the necessary adjustment within each segment.
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble‑shooting maintenance related issues.
• Monitors use and inventories of production supplies. Initiate re‑ordering when necessary.
• Helps maintain and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Helps maintain and calibrates process equipment.
• Participates in plant turn‑arounds.
• Operate equipment (Skid Steer, Pallet Jack).
• Perform general housekeeping tasks (Lab, Control Room, Flake Room, and Enzyme Room).

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated and hard working.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Able to follow spoken and written direction.
• Strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance provided for employee.
• Paid vacation.
• 401K with company match and Profit Sharing.

Job details

• Job Type: Full‑time.
• Schedule: 12 hour shift.
• Work Location: One location (In person).