Refinery Project & Operations Assistant

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc. in Sergeant Bluff, IA, is seeking a Production Assistant for our refinery. You will report to the Plant Operations Manager and help drive project development, procedures, training when required, and efforts to maximize plant efficiency.

This role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills. You will work across departments, maintain records, and support safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years or equivalent in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of hazard communication standards, PSM, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations as they pertain to solvent extraction plant operations.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques.
• Experience supervising others or knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• Strong problem solving and cognitive thinking skills along with ability to make sound decisions using information on hand.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to always maintain professionalism with diverse internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for project development and completion including project PAR/Tech VAP write-up procedures, obtaining project bids, organizing schedule of values, budgets, writing contracts, project scheduling, tracking insurance accords, lien waivers, performance bonds, retainage forms, and change orders.
• Monitor and maintain records for inspections.
• Work closely and communicate with all departments to coordinate project activities.
• Cover “on call” rotation.
• Project management.
• Assist in developing the Capital and Business Plans.
• Purchase and maintain critical spare parts inventory to ensure uninterrupted plant operation.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project coordination

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ag Processing Inc. in Sergeant Bluff, IA, is seeking a Production Assistant for our refinery. You will report to the Plant Operations Manager and help drive project development, procedures, training when required, and efforts to maximize plant efficiency.

This role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills. You will work across departments, maintain records, and support safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.