Distillation Operator

• 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.