Process Operator

Guardian Energy Hankinson is expanding and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Operator to join the team!  

As a Process Operator, you will be 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 Guardian Energy.

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. Support the sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
6. Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
7. Safely mix and make timely additions of process chemicals as instructed by Shift Lead.
8. Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
9. Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
10. Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
11. Work in a safe manner at all times.
12. Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
13. Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
14. Support plant startup and shutdown activities with oversight.
15. Support complex LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures for complex systems with multiple interfaces and critical work.
16. Responsible for advanced plant troubleshooting and advanced P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) reading
17. Take personal responsibility for workplace safety and the safety of others. Perform assigned EHS duties as required, including inspections, audits, drills and corrective actions.
18. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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).
• Ability to learn and utilize forklifts, scissor lifts and other industrial mobile powered equipment for material handling and operational tasks as directed.
• 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.

Guardian Energy Hankinson offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, bonus eligibility and generous time off
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Guardian HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program with no cost to employees
• Continuous learning opportunities supported by a tuition reimbursement program

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

 Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.