Process Operator (United Energy Necedah)

United Energy Necedah LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee plant operations, ensuring optimal production quality while adhering to safety and environmental regulations. This role involves monitoring plant operations, participating in quality assurance programs, and coordinating maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of plant operations, have experience in the ethanol industry, and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating a dry-mill ethanol plant is preferred.
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations to ensure production quality.
• Participate in quality assurance and maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Plant Operations Monitoring

Quality Assurance

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Trade Certificate

Tools

Forklift

Scissor Lift

Skid-Steer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: United Energy Necedah LLC - Necedah, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Swing

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the operation of the plant, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while following the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitors and controls plant operations

• Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains 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.

Participates in quality assurance program

• Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
• Maintains QA records.
• Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required.

Participates in plant maintenance program

• Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.

Participates in safety, health and environmental programs

• Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.

Other Duties

• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
• Infrequent use of equipment to include forklift, man lift, scissor lift, skid-steer, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is desired.
• Candidates with experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant are preferred.
• Computer skills are necessary.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Able to work a 12-hour shift (7am-7pm/7pm-7am), rotating days to night (rotate every 4 weeks), and every other weekend.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions, high noise environments and chemicals.
• The employee must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and work at elevations up to 175 ft., and work in all outside working conditions.