Utility Operator

Gevo; Richardton (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee + family)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Annual incentive plan

Dog friendly office

Job summary

Gevo, a next generation, low-carbon fuel company, is seeking a Utility Operator for our Richardton, ND ethanol plant. This role focuses on maximizing production efficiency, quality, and compliance within a team that runs 12‑hour rotating shifts.

You will gain comprehensive training and provide essential relief for Process Operators while supporting scheduling needs. As part of a dedicated crew, you will monitor plant processes, assist with grain handling and load‑out, and contribute to QA

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant control systems (DCS/PLC) safely and efficiently.
• Ability to monitor and document equipment performance and process data.
• Commitment to safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant processes using DCS & PLC systems to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective production.
• Conduct 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.
• Participate in the plant's QA sampling and testing of process streams.
• Communicate with QA lab to implement policies, maintain QA records, and interpret results.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and preventative tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and assist maintenance technicians with repairs.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental programs and regulations.
• Maintain clear team communication and update operating procedures and records.

Skills

DCS/PLC operation

Process monitoring

Safety compliance

Team communication

Job description

Gevo is a next generation, "low-carbon" fuel company focused on the development and commercialization of renewable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Low-carbon fuels reduce the carbon intensity, or the level of greenhouse gas emissions, compared to standard fossil-based fuels across their lifecycle. The most common low-carbon fuels are renewable fuels. Gevo is focused on the development and production of mainstream fuels like gasoline and jet fuel using renewable feedstocks that have the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions at a meaningful scale and enhance agricultural production, including food and other related products.

About the role

Join our team at our state‑of‑the‑art ethanol plant in Richardton, ND, as a Utility Operator! In this vital role, you'll be instrumental in maximizing production efficiency and ensuring the highest quality standards. You'll work within a dynamic environment, contributing to all aspects of plant operations, from process monitoring and maintenance to quality assurance and load‑out.

As a Utility Operator, you'll receive comprehensive training and become a key member of a dedicated crew working 12‑hour rotating shifts (3-4 days per week). You'll also provide essential relief coverage for Process Operators and assist with scheduling needs, all while upholding our company’s policies and objectives.

Who You Are

Operational Excellence: Monitor and control plant processes using DCS & PLC systems to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective production.

• Conduct 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.

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, taking appropriate action as needed.

Maintenance Support: Collaborate with the maintenance department to coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and assist maintenance technicians with repairs.
• Help diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance‑related issues.

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental programs.

• Comply with city, county, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

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
• 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.