Manage overall plant operations, maintenance, and quality control for a chemical/biofuel processing ... Identify, initiate, and execute projects to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, enhance ...
Manage overall plant operations, maintenance, and quality control for a chemical/biofuel processing ... Identify, initiate, and execute projects to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, enhance ...
... biofuel processing operation. In this role you, along with designated personnel, will direct training efforts for process operators, boiler operators, maintenance and operations personnel to achieve ...
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... biofuel processing operation. In this role you, along with designated personnel, will direct training efforts for process operators, boiler operators, maintenance and operations personnel to achieve ...
Field Operator
$25 - $27/hr
Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Field Operator
$25 - $27/hr
Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Field Operator
South Bend, IN · On-site
$24 - $26/hr
Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Field Operator
South Bend, IN · On-site
$24 - $26/hr
Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Field Operator
South Bend, IN · On-site
$25 - $27/hr
Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Field Operator
South Bend, IN · On-site
$25 - $27/hr
Communicate with plant personnel and management to coordinate activities and ensure safe and ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Plant Laborer - 3nd Shift 11pm-7:30am
Berlin, WI · On-site
$24.36/hr
... and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature. Our greatest assets are our ... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENTRY-LEVEL DAY OR NIGHT PROCESS OPERATOR As a Process Operator, you have a ...
Plant Laborer - 3nd Shift 11pm-7:30am
Berlin, WI · On-site
$24.36/hr
... and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature. Our greatest assets are our ... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENTRY-LEVEL DAY OR NIGHT PROCESS OPERATOR As a Process Operator, you have a ...
Plant Laborer - 3nd Shift 11pm-7:30am
Berlin, WI · On-site
$24.36/hr
... and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature. Our greatest assets are our ... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENTRY-LEVEL DAY OR NIGHT PROCESS OPERATOR As a Process Operator, you have a ...
Plant Laborer - 3nd Shift 11pm-7:30am
Berlin, WI · On-site
$24.36/hr
... and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature. Our greatest assets are our ... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENTRY-LEVEL DAY OR NIGHT PROCESS OPERATOR As a Process Operator, you have a ...
Plant Laborer - 3nd Shift 11pm-7:30am
Berlin, WI · On-site
$24.36/wk
... biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature.Our greatest assets are our employees ... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENTRY-LEVEL DAY OR NIGHT PROCESS OPERATORAs a Process Operator, you have a ...
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Plant Laborer - 3nd Shift 11pm-7:30am
Berlin, WI · On-site
$24.36/wk
... biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature.Our greatest assets are our employees ... A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENTRY-LEVEL DAY OR NIGHT PROCESS OPERATORAs a Process Operator, you have a ...
VEN - Lab Technician
Nevada, IA · On-site
$25 - $29/hr
In charge of day-to-day testing in line with standard operating procedures to ensure proper plant ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
VEN - Lab Technician
Nevada, IA · On-site
$25 - $29/hr
In charge of day-to-day testing in line with standard operating procedures to ensure proper plant ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
VEN - Lab Technician
$25 - $29/hr
In charge of day-to-day testing in line with standard operating procedures to ensure proper plant ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
VEN - Lab Technician
$25 - $29/hr
In charge of day-to-day testing in line with standard operating procedures to ensure proper plant ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
US Production Operator I
Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
... biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency ... At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a ...
US Production Operator I
Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
... biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency ... At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a ...
US Production Operator I
Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
... biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency ... At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a ...
US Production Operator I
Shelbyville, KY · On-site
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
... biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency ... At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a ...
US Production Operator I
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
... biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency ... At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a ...
US Production Operator I
$15.50 - $18.75/hr
... biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency ... At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a ...
Project Engineer
South Bend, IN · On-site
$80K - $110K/hr
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Project Engineer
South Bend, IN · On-site
$80K - $110K/hr
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Project Engineer
South Bend, IN · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Project Engineer
South Bend, IN · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Electrical & Instrumental Technician
South Bend, IN · On-site
$39 - $50/hr
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Electrical & Instrumental Technician
South Bend, IN · On-site
$39 - $50/hr
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
... operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern ... The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its ...
Process Assistant
Gilman, IL · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Biodiesel is a renewable biofuel that is clean-burning and offers a replacement or supplement to ... Experience working in a process plant or similar industrial environment. * Ability to work 12-hour ...
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Process Assistant
Gilman, IL · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Biodiesel is a renewable biofuel that is clean-burning and offers a replacement or supplement to ... Experience working in a process plant or similar industrial environment. * Ability to work 12-hour ...
... and other biofuel pathways. * Develop and review technoeconomic models, technical reports ... Develop key design schematics, smart 2D P&IDs, and 3D plant models using AutoCAD and CADWorx.
... and other biofuel pathways. * Develop and review technoeconomic models, technical reports ... Develop key design schematics, smart 2D P&IDs, and 3D plant models using AutoCAD and CADWorx.
... and other biofuel pathways. * Develop and review technoeconomic models, technical reports ... Develop key design schematics, smart 2D P&IDs, and 3D plant models using AutoCAD and CADWorx.
... and other biofuel pathways. * Develop and review technoeconomic models, technical reports ... Develop key design schematics, smart 2D P&IDs, and 3D plant models using AutoCAD and CADWorx.
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$15.92 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.70 - $16.06
27% of jobs
$16.06 - $18.42
15% of jobs
The median wage is $19.87 / hr.
$18.42 - $20.78
14% of jobs
$20.78 - $23.14
16% of jobs
$23.97 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.14 - $25.50
11% of jobs
$25.50 - $27.86
9% of jobs
$27.86 - $30.22
4% of jobs
$30.22 - $32.58
2% of jobs
$32.58 - $34.94
1% of jobs
$34.94 - $37.30
1% of jobs
$37.30 - $39.66
1% of jobs
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How much do biofuel plant operator jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for biofuel plant operator in the United States is $22.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Plant Manager (Chemical / Biofuel) - Morris, Minnesota
Morris, MN • On-site
MissionHires
Other
Posted 25 days ago
Key responsibilities
Manage overall plant operations, maintenance, and quality control for a chemical/biofuel processing facility
Plan, coordinate, and oversee plant activities, including experiments and trials, to meet manufacturing objectives
Direct safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee maintenance and equipment reliability
Job description
MissionHires is partnering with a long-standing ag‑sector client to hire a Plant Manager for a chemical/biofuel (ethanol) processing operation. The Plant Manager will lead day‑to‑day plant operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and compliance; drive cost‑effective production; develop and manage personnel; coordinate experiments/trials; and ensure regulatory adherence at city, county, state, and federal levels.
Responsibilities- Manage overall plant operations, maintenance, and quality control for a chemical/biofuel processing facility
- Plan and coordinate plant activities, including experiments/trials, with departmental supervisors to achieve manufacturing objectives on time and within budget
- Assist with and/or approve hiring of plant personnel across operations, maintenance, lab, and boiler operations
- Maintain programs and policies that foster a highly effective and motivated workforce
- Identify, initiate, and execute projects to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, enhance environmental compliance, and strengthen safety
- Ensure 24/7 compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations
- Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for equipment and personnel; review safety records and uphold maximum safety standards
- Oversee maintenance of plant facilities and equipment; drive repairs, replacements, and adjustments as needed; assist with establishing and maintaining spare parts inventory
- Facilitate clear communication across all plant departments and leadership
- Review and act on reports from supervisors to ensure performance and compliance to goals
- Participate in maintenance planning, including scoping, prioritizing, and scheduling projects
- Plan, schedule, and organize plant shutdowns; communicate timelines with supervisors/managers
- Conduct performance reviews of supervisory staff; set guidelines and monitor evaluation procedures
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure plant cleanliness and housekeeping standards
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing plant operations in a chemical, biofuel, or ethanol processing environment
- In-depth knowledge of ethanol production processes and technology
- Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional activities and meet manufacturing goals in a cost‑effective manner
- Experience building and motivating teams; hiring, training, and developing plant personnel
- Track record of implementing efficiency, cost‑reduction, environmental compliance, and safety improvement projects
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance at city, county, state, and federal levels for chemical/biofuel operations
- Hands‑on safety leadership, including developing/enforcing safety programs and reviewing safety performance
- Experience overseeing maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and spare parts inventory management
- Ability to plan and execute plant shutdowns and major maintenance projects
- Experience conducting performance reviews and managing supervisory staff
- Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements
- Proficiency with basic office software (word processing, email, spreadsheets)
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) beneficial but not required