Utility Operator

Gevo, Inc.; Richardton (ND); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Free dental insurance

Free vision insurance

Free life insurance

Disability insurance

10 days vacation

6 sick leave days

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Gevo, Inc. in Richardton, ND, is seeking a Utility Operator to maximize production efficiency, participate in QA, and support load-out and maintenance on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will help ensure safety compliance and help with scheduling needs as part of a dynamic team.

The role emphasizes hands-on plant operations, quality assurance participation, and strong teamwork to uphold company policies and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Regular equipment checks and troubleshoot operational issues in the field.
• Maintain accurate daily logs of plant equipment.
• Assist in grain handling, shipping, and receiving operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in plant Quality Assurance through sampling and testing process streams.
• Communicate with QA lab to implement policies and procedures.
• Maintain QA records and interpret results, taking appropriate action as needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance to coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Equipment checks

Troubleshooting

Grain handling

Job description

About the role

Join our team at ourstate-of-the-artethanol plant in Richardton, ND, as a Utility Operator! In this vital role,you’llbe instrumental in maximizing production efficiency and ensuring the highest quality standards.You’llwork within a dynamic environment, contributing to all aspects of plant operations, from processmonitoringand maintenance to quality assurance and load-out.

As a Utility Operator,you’llreceive comprehensive training and become a key member of a dedicated crew working 12-hour rotating shifts (3-4 days per week).You’llalso provide essential relief coverage for Process Operators andassistwith scheduling needs, all while upholding our company’s policies andobjectives.

Who You Are

Operational Excellence:

• Conduct regular equipment checks and troubleshoot operational issues in the field.

• Maintainaccuratedaily logs of plant equipment.

• Assistin grain handling, shipping, and receiving operations.

Quality Assurance:

• Participate in the plant’s Quality Assurance program, including sampling and testing process streams.

• Communicate with the QA lab to implement policies and procedures.

• Maintain QA records and interpret results, takingappropriate actionas needed.

Maintenance Support:

• Collaborate with the maintenance department to coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks andassistmaintenance technicians with repairs.

• Help diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance-related issues.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental programs.

• Comply withcity, county, state, and federal regulations.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Monitor chemical inventories.

Teamwork and Communication:

• Communicate effectively with all team members to ensure consistent operations.

• Contribute to the development and updates of operating procedures and training manuals.

• Utilize provided computer systems for work orders, and production records.

Who We Are

• We are People First
• We are Mission-Focused
• We are Agile
• We are Innovators

What Gevo Offers You

• Free health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance premiums for employee and family
• 10 days of vacation, 6 sick leave days, plus 11 paid holidays
• 401k contribution plan with match in Gevo stock
• Annual incentive plan, based on Company performance
• Paid community volunteer service time
• Dog friendly office
• Be part of a smart, high performing, passionate team

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Gevo, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.