Process Operator - Welcome Ethanol Plant

About the role

The starting rate of pay for this position is $27.75 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the expected compensation at the time of this posting. Hired candidates may also be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of a discretionary bonus, shift differential, and sign-on bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of an assigned area of the production process within the plant.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain production quality and equipment, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the Company.
• Monitor and review the operation of the plant constantly to monitor production and quality, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document and monitor process variables, sample data and routine tasks as required for position, to ensure plant operations are maintained within operating parameters.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control program, interpret results, and take appropriate action when required.
• Communicate with all departments within the facility to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily plant activities.
• Monitor and troubleshoot process issues and equipment.
• Perform scheduled Operations Work Requests as requested by Supervisor or Plant Management.
• Prepare equipment to ensure it is safe for maintenance/contractors to perform scheduled work.
• Utilize company safe work practices to ensure all work is performed safely.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs (LOTO-lock out tag out, Safe Work Permit, FSMA-Food Safety Modernization Act).
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor use and inventory of process chemicals and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain a safe, reliable, and consistent operation.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Welcome Ethanol Plant, is required.
• An associate degree in Process Technology or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant is preferred.

Benefits

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs