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Process Operator Details
Job Title
Process Operator
Company
Guardian Energy
Location
Janesville, MN
Job Description & Requirements
Job Description
Guardian Energy in Janesville, MN is accepting applications for a 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.
Job Requirements
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.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.
Benefits
This position offers a $5,000 hiring bonus in addition to a generous hourly wage. Starting salary between $65,000 - $75,000 per year. We offer the opportunity to earn an excellent hourly rate, full benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a strong bonus program earning potential up to 20% of salary.
Application Instructions
Apply online at guardiannrgcareers.com or send resume to [email protected].