Process Operator

Guardian Energy in Hankinson, ND has an opening for a Process Operator. We offer full benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a strong bonus program. Our work environment is described as clean, safe, and friendly. If you are looking for a great opportunity for learning and advancement this is the place for you!

Process Operator:

The Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the plant, working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the Company.

Job Duties:

Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintain 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.
• Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
• Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
• Safely mix and make timely additions of process chemicals as instructed by Shift Lead.
• Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
• Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
• Work in a safe manner always.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification: 

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.  

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required. 

Skills/Abilities:                  

• Ability to learn and work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Ability to maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous, nondiscriminatory, and professional manner and be able to provide clarification as necessary.
• Capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.