Field Operator

Field Operator

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

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist in performing core process operations throughout the plant operations focused on pretreatment, boilers, cook and D&E functions.
• Monitor and maintain process parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and chemical concentrations, to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete necessary documentation, including operating logs, maintenance records, and safety reports.
• Support projects and specific work needed with operational expertise including permitting and lock-out, tag-out as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and offload chemical deliveries and store appropriately.
• Actively participate in plant activities to include best practices, SOP development, maintenance, training, continuous improvement efforts, and standardization.
• Collaborate with multi-departmental teams to ensure critical routine duties are executed and completed on time and on budget.
• Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Participate in training and development programs to gain knowledge in all areas and maintain/improve skills.
• Support outage planning and restarting activities.
• Work in an organized and safe manner.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to ensure effective permitting, safety, and process documentation.
• Provide support to other roles, as needed.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
• Associate technical degree certification preferred
• Experience working with a Distributed Control System (DCS) is advantageous
• Exceptional time management, work ethic and dependability
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with various levels of management throughout the organization
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment

Physical Demands:

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

What's In It For You:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans including 11 paid holidays, 5 sick/personal days, and paid vacation time.
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
• Advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.

About Us:

South Bend Ethanol, LLC, is the most recent plant acquisition. 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.

VERBIO SE (VERBIO), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

In January 2018, VERBIO SE formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.

Our Vision:

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world's future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere. It is VERBIO's goal to be a leader in 21st-century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world's leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursuing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.

Our Mission:

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest in-house technologies, we are developing sustainable alternatives for a world that seeks to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious. With our fuel cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. With a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in various parts of the world, while our employees partner with farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.

Our Approach:

• Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
• Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
• Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
• Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas.
• Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
• Never stop technological improvement.