Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Bioenergy Development LLC, a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking Process Chemical Operators to safely perform daily activities necessary to produce quality products in the production of biodiesel. The company has a significant presence in the chemical manufacturing industry and operates a waste-to-biodiesel plant, one of the largest in North America. It is a preferred supplier of biodiesel to major travel center operators in the United States. The Process Chemical Operator role reports to the Operations Supervisor.

• Operate a continuous biodiesel production process.
• Set up, start up, or shut down process equipment per operating procedures.
• Complete daily operating tasks in alignment with priorities set by Shift Supervisor.
• Transfer product between tanks and track related process information.
• Adjust equipment control settings to equilibrate process chemical reactions. Monitor work areas to ensure that materials in tanks and are not in danger of overflowing.
• Lead troubleshooting process for operating and production problems.
• Draw samples of in-process material and finished products for quality and control tests.
• Sample and monitor raw, in process, and finished goods inventory.
• Retrieve readings for boiler operations and make necessary boiler adjustment per training and qualifications.
• Notify maintenance, stationary-engineering, and other personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Calibrate analytical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company policies and procedures including safety.
• Perform necessary housekeeping to maintain excellent building and area standards.
• Perform Job Cycle Checks (JCCs) while actually performing a job to confirm the procedure content truly reflects the operating practice.
• Participate in shift change meetings.
• Possess practical knowledge of BQ 9000 concepts, practices, and procedures
• Understand Bioenergy Quality Policy and dedication to consistently and safely provide quality products that meets the needs of our customers
• May serve on an Employee Safety (Involvement) Committee.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 years of chemical operator plant experience or a closely similar industrial plant manufacturing setting
• An associates or trade school degree in manufacturing operations and/or a related field is an advantage
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods
• Able to work on multi-levels
• Able to climb straight ladders
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Additional Information

This is a full-time position that reports to the Operatioms Supervisor. The work schedule for this position is a rotating night / day, 12-hour fixed shifts. This role may be required to overtime hours outside regular shift schedule to support non-routine work and plant turnarounds The Memphis biodiesel manufacturing plant operates on a 7-day, 24-hour schedule.

Bioenergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and an E-Verify Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift,

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