Position Summary:

Responsible for the operation of the plant, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while following the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitors and controls plant operations

• Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains 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.

Participates in quality assurance program

• Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
• Maintains QA records.
• Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required.

Participates in plant maintenance program

• Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.

Participates in safety, health and environmental programs

• Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.

Other Duties

• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is desired.
• Candidates with experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant are preferred.
• Computer skills are necessary.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions, high noise environments and chemicals.
• The employee must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and work at elevations up to 175 ft., and work in all outside working conditions.