Operator Technician

Spiritwood, ND

Full Time

Entry Level

Job Summary:
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. Provides support to all plant departments as needed during each shift with a primary focus on plant operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Location: Spiritwood, ND (must live within 1 hour drive of the plant).

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for process operations on a shift basis utilizing the Distributed Control System (DCS) to control process flows, temperatures, pressures and levels as well as chemical additions. Must be able to predict necessary process changes by utilizing lab data and DCS process trends.
Responsible for communication of all necessary process changes and issues with other operations personnel. This individual acts as the constant line of communication to the control room and must promote open and effective communication.
Responsible for effective written and verbal communication of operational and maintenance issues related to assigned processes and equipment to the Shift Leads and other Operations, Maintenance and Lab Personnel. Maintain accurate daily record of operating conditions to provide history of plant operation.
Responsible for knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for start-up, shutdown, routine operational changes and emergency shutdown situations for all assigned processes and equipment, as well as, lab equipment and procedures. Provide input on necessary changes or updates to SOPs.
Performs cross department tasks; performs lab sample testing, mechanical maintenance duties and operates equipment to meet facility needs. Provides data input to daily production reports, computerized logging program, lab analysis records and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Report all noncompliance and endorse all aspects of company’s environmental management system.
Promote all aspects of company’s safety program, maintain safety awareness, report all unsafe acts or conditions that may cause injury to plant personnel or damage equipment and report and investigate accidents.
Assists in emergency response activities and drills to the degree of training provided; including incipient firefighting, chemical release, spill response, first aid, and other environmental or emergency actions.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Skills with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Skills in communication, both verbal and written to effectively communicate which includes strong report writing.
Ability to analyze, research, organize and interpret data; possess attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to make viable decisions in a timely manner to minimize limits to production.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize time/workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certificate in process or power plant technology/vocational education or equivalent or 2 years related experience preferred.
Previous experience in ethanol production is preferred.

Other:

Salary Range: $31.40 - $44.30 hourly - Depending on experience
Shift work required

Benefits Information:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company paid Life Insurance
Company paid AD&D
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) Employer Match
401(k) Non-elective Employer Contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Healthy Rewards Program
Lifestyle Reimbursements
Pet Insurance

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