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September 13, 2024

By Office of Sen. Chuck Grassley

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Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, accepted Growth Energy’s 2024 “Fueling Growth Award” for his efforts to support biofuels producers. Grassley is a lifelong family farmer and senior member of the Agriculture and Finance Committees. 

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The U.S. Grains Council’s Latin America (LTA) office is leading efforts to promote ethanol blending across Central America and the Caribbean, reinforcing the region’s commitment to sustainable energy and reducing transportation-related emissions.

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Valerie Sarisky-Reed, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, discusses ways her agency is doing its part to strengthen America’s bioeconomy and supply chain to support clean energy innovation.

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Gevo Inc. on Sept. 12 announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the ethanol production plant and CCS assets of Red Trail Energy LLC for $210 million. Gevo plans to add net-zero SAF production capacity to the site.

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The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Sept. 12. The estimate for 2023-’24 corn use in ethanol was revised up.

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FEW Podcast Series: Live with the Indigo Ag

Produced by Ethanol Producer Magazine, Indigo Ag’s Vice President of Market Development, Christopher Malone, chats about what's new with Indigo Ag. Recorded live at the 2024 Int'l Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hosted by Anna Simet, Associate Editor. Sponsored by Indigo Ag View More.

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CIE Norfolk GNS LLC

Maintenance Technician

POSTED BY: CIE Norfolk GNS LLC

Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
> Support plant operations ensuring maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the Company.
> Responsible for mechanical systems preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
> Repairs or replaces plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis.
> Responsible for welding, piping, and millwright functions.
> Assists with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues.
> Troubleshooting and calibration of electrical controls and instrumentation systems.
> Learn and interpret electrical and piping schematics as well as mechanical systems documentation.
> Learn and complete daily Preventative Maintenance requests.
> Interface and operate computerized maintenance management software (Mapcon).
> Required to use hand tools, power tools, forklifts, gauges, measurement tools, and manuals.
> Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
> Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis.
> Maintain and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
> Maintain a TEAM environment with all plant employees.
> An employee with any known allergen including, but not limited to, nuts, gluten, livestock, penicillin, etc., shall make it known to CIE after a conditional offer of employment.


Food Safety Production Areas
> Have a basic understanding of the GMPs and Food Security.
> Notify the Food Safety Manager and or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
> Perform Basic Sanitation Functions.
> Perform all duties necessary to meet the CIE’s and or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by HACCP and FSSC 22000.
> Notify the Food Safety Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues.
> Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
> Identify problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned.
> Controls further processing or delivery of non-conforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

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Heron Lake BioEnergy, LLC

Process Operator

POSTED BY: Heron Lake BioEnergy, LLC

The Process Operator is responsible for the operation of all plant processing equipment in a highly automated chemical facility. Operators are required to maintain knowledge of the process flow, computerized equipment, and be aware of hazards associated with the process. The team member in this position is responsible for understanding and executing standard operating procedures and is expected to ensure proper response during normal and abnormal operating situations. Additionally, Operators are responsible for communicating process events to both Process Leads and on-going shift team members. Continuous plant operation requires Team member to adapt to 12-hour workdays and be able to meet call-in and overtime requirements as needed.
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Tharaldson Ethanol

Process Operator

POSTED BY: Tharaldson Ethanol

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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 1. 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. 2. Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. 3. 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. 4. Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures. 5. Sample and test process streams and boiler waters as required by the QA/QC program and procedures. 6. Understand and implement start-up and shut-down procedures for the safe and efficient operation of the Gas-fired package boiler, TO and dryer system. Control Fire Hazards; know methods of control and emergency reporting in case of fire. Inspect Fire suppression equipment daily. Know the interlock system. 7. Maintain accurate records of boiler and dryers on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required. 8. Maintain QA/QC records. 9. Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required. 10. Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas. 11. Perform preventive maintenance activities as required. 12. Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs. 13. Work in a safe manner at all times. 14. Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. 15. Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
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