Process Operator - HireLevel
Edwardsville, IL 62025
About the Job
HireLevel is looking for a detail-oriented Process Operator to join a fast-paced team in Edwardsville, IL.
The Process Operator is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment and associated control mechanisms of the bioprocessing pilot plant. This position will assist in troubleshooting mechanical control systems, utility equipment, and other mechanical components commonly associated with fermentation, distillation, dehydration, and starch/sugar handling processes in the pilot plant. This position will work closely with the operations team to maintain specified research protocols within a strict business confidentiality environment.
Job Title: Process Operator
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8a - 5p (could work until 8p on busy days)
Pay Rate: $23/hr.
Similar Positions: Quality Control Technician, Lab Tech, QA, QC, Process Operator
Responsibilities of Process Operator:
- Assists in collecting and recording research data and obtains samples from various stages of the operating process
- Assists in ensuring analytical laboratory samples are obtained from proper sources at appropriate time intervals
- Inspects, prepares, starts-up, operates, and shuts down machinery and equipment using research protocols and standardized operating procedures
- Monitors and controls special processing streams, waste streams, and client confidential products according to customer's directions
- Disassembles, inspects, cleans, and repairs operating equipment and machinery following pilot plant operating trials
- Monitors inventories of raw materials, plant process rates, production efficiencies, and product output
- Adjusts chemical controls and monitors power and gas usage rates to ensure efficient utility supplies
- Demonstrates safe operating behavior and responsible use of materials and equipment
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to move about the industrial pilot plant environment, including stand for extended periods of time, ascend / descend stairs and ladders, lift / carry 40 pounds, and wear personal protective equipment
- Completes other duties as assigned
Requirements for Process Operator:
- 1. Work experience in the renewable fuels, chemicals, refining, brewing or related fields and/or experience in a research, bioprocessing, or refining environment. 2. College coursework as measured by the following conversion or its proportional equivalent(a) 30 semester hours in an applied related degree program equaling one year(b) 60 semester hours or an Associate Degree in a related program equaling two years(c) 90 semester hours of coursework in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and troubleshooting
- Basic knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and chemical processes related the process industry
- Strong oral and written communication skills
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