Process Operator

White Energy; Hereford, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

White Energy is seeking a Process Operator to safely operate equipment in an ethanol production facility and ensure products meet operating standards. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and coordination with QA/QC for quality control.

The ideal candidate will monitor production, maintain production records, and participate in efficiency projects while following safety procedures and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with good organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
• Experience in a similar industrial setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Constantly review plant operation to monitor production and quality and identify improvements.
• Participate in projects to improve efficiency or reduce costs.
• Maintain records of production variables such as volume, yield, uptime, and utilities.
• Coordinate with QA/QC laboratory to implement QA policies and procedures.
• Sample and test process streams per QA/QC protocols.
• Interpret QA results and take necessary action.
• Safely add process chemicals as instructed by Shift Supervisor.
• Follow Safe Work procedures including Confined Space, Hot Work, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Support plant cleanliness programs and inventory control.
• Engage in education/training to acquire skills across cook, distillation, energy center, and board operation.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Process Operator

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 career opportunity and growth for a Process Operator to coordinate industry and governmental data collection, maintenance, and reporting. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working at a growing company, have great attention to detail, and the ability multi-task on a daily basis.

POSITION PURPOSE

Safely operate equipment and machinery within parameters established within a ethanol production facility to ensure finished product meets White Energy operating standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• 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.
• Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• 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.
• Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
• Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
• Safely prepare and make timely additions of process chemicals as instructed by Shift Supervisor.
• Follow the procedures of the Safe Work programs, including Confined Space, Hot Work, and Lock-out Tag-out.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
• Participate in continued education and training programs to obtain the necessary skill sets to adequately perform the duties of cook, distillation, energy center, and board operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.

Required Knowledge

Experience

Skills/Abilities

• Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Self-Motivated
• Organizational and communication skills
• strong attention to detail, analytical and possesses a proven results orientation

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

• This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Work long hours with cold, humid, loud conditions.
• Fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemical possible exposure.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.