Process Operator

Verbio

Verbio is seeking a highly motivated Process Operator for its production facility in South Bend, IN.

About Verbio
Verbio acquired South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant located in South Bend, Indiana. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

Integration of the ethanol production with the RNG production process, unique to the Verbio brand and developed successfully at the company s facilities in Europe over the past decade, will result in higher efficiencies and improved sustainability. Following commissioning, the production capacity of the plant will be at 85 million gallons of corn ethanol and 2.8 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of RNG per year.

The Process Operator works as part of a team in a continuous process manufacturing environment. The Process Operator will adhere to all safety and environmental parameters that apply in a chemical manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Process Operator is jointly responsible for ensuring production targets are being maintained while meeting all quality parameters for finished product.

WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU
Requirements:

•  High school diploma or equivalent certificate required

•  Associate technical degree certification preferred

•  Experience working with a Distributed Control System (DCS) preferred

•  Exceptional time management, work ethic and dependability

•  Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with various levels of management throughout the organization

•  Effective communication skills and the ability to resolve problems quickly and efficiently

•  Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment

•  Able to work rotating 12 hour shift schedules

•  Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to, walking up and down stairs/ladders, working at heights and carrying up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities:

•  Routinely 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 to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

•  Control plant activities thru the distributed control system (DCS)

•  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 implement start-up and shut-down procedures for given area or areas

•  Maintain QA/QC records

•  Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.

•  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 at all times

•  Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness

•  Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies

•  Fill out Permits correctly and in a timely manner.

WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU
Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you ll also enjoy:

•  Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance.

•  Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.

•  Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans

•  10 paid holidays

•  15 days of paid vacation time

•  5 sick/personal days

•  Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.

•  Career advancement and bonus opportunities

•  Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.
. Date posted: 04/08/2024