Plant Operator - Renewable Fuels (12h Rotating Shifts)

Gce Operating Company Llc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Grapevine Operating Company in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Operator to support plant utilities, logistics, and site conversion to renewable fuels. This is a rotating 12-hour shift (days/nights) including weekends and holidays, requiring reliable attendance and strict safety adherence.

Responsibilities include monitoring process units, performing rounds, adjusting production equipment, collecting samples, and coordinating with maintenance and supervision to respond to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of refining or chemical plant operations experience.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Honeywell DCS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate process and utility units, tank farms/logistics using control systems and equipment.
• Perform and document unit rounds.
• Adjust production equipment per SOPs and ensure process parameters stay within limits.
• Read gauges and communicate with team to address changing conditions.
• Ensure safety and participate in health, safety, and environmental programs.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years refining/chemical plant ops

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Job description

Grapevine Operating Company in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Operator to support plant utilities, logistics, and site conversion to renewable fuels. This is a rotating 12-hour shift (days/nights) including weekends and holidays, requiring reliable attendance and strict safety adherence.

Responsibilities include monitoring process units, performing rounds, adjusting production equipment, collecting samples, and coordinating with maintenance and supervision to respond to changing conditions.