The purpose of the role is to safely perform daily activities necessary to produce quality product in accordance with the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a continuous biodiesel production process.
• Set up, start up, or shut down process equipment per operating procedures.
• Complete daily operating tasks in alignment with priorities set by Shift Supervisor.
• Transfer product between tanks and track related process information.
• Adjust equipment control settings to equilibrate process chemical reactions. Monitor work areas to ensure that materials in tanks and are not in danger of overflowing.
• Lead troubleshooting process for operating and production problems.
• Draw samples of in-process material and finished products for quality and control tests.
• Sample and monitor raw, in process, and finished goods inventory.
• Retrieve readings for boiler operations and make necessary boiler adjustment per training and qualifications.
• Notify maintenance, stationary-engineering, and other personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Calibrate analytical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company policies and procedures including safety.
• Perform necessary housekeeping to maintain excellent building and area standards.
• Perform Job Cycle Checks (JCCs) while actually performing a job to confirm the procedure content truly reflects the operating practice.
• Participate in shift change meetings.
• Possess practical knowledge of BQ 9000 concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Understand Bioenergy Quality Policy and dedication to consistently and safely provide quality products that meets the needs of our customers.
• May serve on an Employee Safety (Involvement) Committee.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 year of chemical operator plant experience or a closely similar industrial plant manufacturing setting
• An associates or trade school degree in manufacturing operations and/or a related field is an advantage.
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods.
• Able to work on multi-levels.
• Able to climb straight ladders.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.