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Production Operations Specialist

Valero Energy
Lakota, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025
Job Title: Process Operator

We are seeking a qualified Process Operator to join our team at the Valero Lakota Ethanol Plant. As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of an assigned area of the production process within the plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control plant operations to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily activities.
  • Review the operation of the plant constantly to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate Degree in Process Technology or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Lakota Ethanol Plant, required.

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