Operations Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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 and growth for a Administrative assistant. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working at a growing company, paying great attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for overseeing the operations production crews and process leads. Responsible for ensuring maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred. Ability to learn and work effectively with the plant's Distributed Control System (DCS). Punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines. Ability to maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous, non-discriminatory and professional manner and be able to provide clarification as necessary. Capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Significant time will be spent in the plant. Many types of chemical industry equipment are used in the plant to include, but not limited to fermentation vessels, high-pressure jet cookers, agitators, mixers, milling equipment, distillation columns, centrifuges, and distributive control systems. May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions. Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations of 175 feet. Must be able to speak and listen clearly. Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy. Travel may be required as needed.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.