Process Operator

White Energy is a fast-growing company that is strengthening America’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. It owns and operates two state-of-the-art plants that are among the nation’s leading producers of biofuels and animal feed. Ethanol produced by White Energy enjoys low carbon intensity ratings, which is attractive to the growing West Coast market for low carbon fuels. We have the energy to succeed!

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Process Operator to coordinate industry and governmental data collection, maintenance, and reporting. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working at a growing company, have great attention to detail, and the ability multi-task on a daily basis.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Perform operations and maintenance duties on White Energy critical utilities such as Cooling Towers, RO’s Filters, Boilers and all associated equipment and laboratory testing, including monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment in compliance with standard operation procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Performs daily monitoring of the utility functions which includes assessing the daily chemical demands and making appropriate adjustment to meet those demands.
• Meticulously execute process sampling to accurately gauge and monitor chemistry levels.
• Monitor wastewater operations.
• Analyze instantaneous and historical data to decide and act on needed process/operational adjustments. (e.g. demand, chemical dosage, process adjustment)
• Log all operational data and produce frequent reports.
• Promptly troubleshoot process, instrumentation, data and mechanical problems.
• Perform basic maintenance repair and calibration.
• Document and report needed system improvements.
• Execute and track work orders for plant operations.
• Develop and continuously update operational SOP’s and readiness plans.
• Respond to Emergencies.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Ability to start up and shutdown DA, Boilers, RO’s, Cooling Towers, Cooling Tower Pumps and all associated equipment.

Education/Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• No previous experience required

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Day and night shift
• Working in different climates
• Lifting more than 50 pounds frequently
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.