Boiler Operator III – Ethanol Plant – Welcome-240014P@ Valero Energy

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 the Company.

• Monitors and controls plant operations.
• Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains 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.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.
• Communicates directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
• Maintains QA/QC records.
• Understands and interprets QA/QC results and takes appropriate action when required.
• Participates in plant maintenance program.
• Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities as required.
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
• Participates in safety, health and environmental programs.
• Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
• Works in a safe manner at all times.
• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of three years of boiler operation experience required.
• An associate degree from a community college or technical school may substitute for two of the years of experience if the program meets the State of Minnesota’s requirements for boiler operation.
• A Minnesota 1st Class Grade B Boiler Operator license required.
• Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Welcome Ethanol Plant, required.