Responsible to follow Distillation Process through DCS and ensuring smooth operations for production with quality standards
Knowledge across all facets of the ethanol process including: Milling, Liquefaction, Fermentation, Evaporation, Distillation, Decanter, Dryers, Boiler, and water treatment, or part of is preferred.
Operate DCS (computer control system) for the plant and follow procedure for every parameter (temperature, Level, Pressure) for 7 Column such as Analyzer Colum, PRD (Pre-rectifier Column), ED (Extractive Column), RC (Rectifier Column), Simmering Column, Recovery/FOC (Fusel alcohol) and Exhaust Column
Follow Standard Operating Procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batching.
Stay within operating parameters set by Plant/Production Manager and notify management of any production problems.
Keep accurate and timely logs.
Collect samples and do the necessary tests to ensure consistent and quality product and record results.
Monitor and make adjustments on the (DCS) computer according to the results of the samples and to keep within parameters and record changes.
Keep operators, coming on shift, briefed on what has happened and what is supposed to be done during the next shift.
Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.
Communicate with the Laboratory and learn testing procedures including but not limited to yeast counts, Near Spectrometer and the GC.
Responsible for notifying Shift in Charge / AM Process of any production problems.
Complete any and all tasks assigned by the Shift in Charge / AM Process
Help out in other areas as needed.
Available occasionally for call in work and overtime.
Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.
Required to follow all safety procedures.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
