Powerhouse Utility

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is seeking a Powerhouse Utility in Peoria, IL. The role involves supporting the Utilities Department by performing tasks such as unloading trucks, cleaning, operating equipment, and assisting with maintenance. Responsibilities include training new employees, conducting environmental verifications, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong mechanical skills and the ability to work shifts are required. This position is not remote and requires physical presence at the facility.
About the position

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area. The Powerhouse Utility will be responsible for completing assigned duties within the Utilities Department. This may include but is not limited to unloading trucks, retrieving samples, cleaning, preparing equipment for maintenance, reporting process measurements, and other duties as assigned. The role requires assisting the Stillhouse/Powerhouse Operator I and ensuring department and shift objectives are accomplished. Daily responsibilities include performing clean-up tasks, retrieving samples from the field, assisting with lockouts on assigned equipment, basic oil and greasing of equipment, operating mechanized equipment, training new employees, performing environmental verifications, offloading trucks, restocking the department, taking equipment readings, and completing documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. The Powerhouse Utility must support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legal requirements, and inform supervisors of any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately. The position requires strong safety values, the ability to work shifts, and the capability to work both individually and in a team environment. Basic mechanical skills and the ability to use hand tools are essential, along with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. The employee must also understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements. Physical and mental requirements include the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and perform various physical tasks such as walking, climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces or elevated heights. Regular attendance and punctuality are required, and the company expects all employees to observe and fulfill safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training.

Responsibilities
• Assist the Stillhouse/Powerhouse Operator I and ensure department and shift objectives are accomplished.
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• Perform daily and assigned clean up responsibilities and document as needed.
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• Retrieve samples from the field.
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• Assist with lock outs on assigned equipment.
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• Basic oil and greasing of equipment.
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• Operate mechanized equipment.
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• Train employees new to position.
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• Perform environmental verifications and record as needed.
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• Offload trucks.
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• Restock department as needed.
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• Take readings from equipment as required and document per department policy.
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• Complete all required documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
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• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legal requirements.
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• Inform supervisor and affected personnel immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts.
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• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process plans.
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• Other similar duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Must have strong safety values.
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• Must be willing to work shifts.
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• Must be able to work individually or in a team environment.
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• Basic mechanical skills with ability to use hand tools.
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• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
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• Basic process knowledge.
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• Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• On-the-job training