**93884BR** **Job Title:** Cogen Utility - Columbus, NE **Department/Function:** Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities **Job Description:** **Cogen Utility - Columbus, NE** **Job Summary** Duties include the monitoring and operation of material handling equipment, including but not limited to truck and rail car coal and limestone unloading equipment, conveyors, crushers, stacker / reclaimer, and dust collection equipment. May operate running locomotive, bobcat and end loader. General housekeeping and ash load out are also required job functions. Utility Operators will also be required to trouble shoot equipment and perform preventative maintenance. This is an entry level position for the Cogeneration plant. Preference will be given to candidates who are viewed to have the ability / interest to cross train and qualify for higher level operating positions **Essential Job Functions** + Considerable knowledge of material unloading, conveying and dust collection equipment. + Skill in making equipment adjustments and repairs. + Training to monitor all DCS screens on a continual basis, noting all changes or discrepancies. + Training to manipulate DCS control board and screens by targeting and making changes to set-points, out-puts, valves, etc. in order to keep various production conditions within specifications limits and parameters. + Training to observe and acknowledge all alarm warnings on the DCS Alarm Screen and determine corrective actions to be taken in the control room or in the field to remedy the situation. + Troubleshoots problems by investigation and inspecting all machine malfunctions and utilizes mechanical, chemical and other technical expertise to solve and eliminate problems. + Works in teams by maintaining good communication and cooperation with other department operators and management in order to achieve efficient production processes in all areas. + Communicates with control room and field personnel through the use of radio units in order to ensure efficient coordination both in and out of the control room. + Training to know all equipment specifications and parameters in order to operate all systems. + Performs LOTOTO and Confined Space procedures on various valves and machine equipment, such + Records data and results on parameters charts, rounds checklist, log sheets and other related documentation, taking accurate notes on all figures, times, calculations and other system or operation information. + Manually adjusts machines and valves such as butterfly, gate or ball valves in order to maintain process efficiency. + Locates sources of trouble through multiple observation techniques such as sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. + Starts machines and adjusts valves according to guidelines as outlined in the department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S). + Completes CIP (Cleaning in Place) procedures on various equipment to ensure efficient functioning. + Handles various chemical in assorted containers in the manner outlined in the manufacturer’s chemical Material Safety Data Sheet. + Maintains awareness and adheres to all GMP, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines. + Observes field temperature gauges, pressure gauges and flow meters to regulate and maintain required parameter and/or to verify DCS readings. + Resets or energizes electrical panels located in Motor Control Center Rooms in order to restart equipment in a safe and timely manner. + Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communication with area leaders, other operators or engineers and discussing recommendations of existing practices. + Dumps chemicals into mixing tanks and turns valves to admit fluids to prepare solutions for various functions. + Read and interprets Piping and Instrumentation Drawings to determine system or equipment location and lay-out. + Attends respective departmental meetings in order to review and discuss production reports or other department and plant issues. + Performs light maintenance on various department machinery such as filters, heat exchangers, valves, pumps and other equipment. + Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally reports immediately and accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor. + Recommends solutions to correct deficiencies or improve work and operational practices. + Participates actively in training. + May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required. **Education/Training** + Must Successfully complete all ADM Safety Certification requirements + Must pass the Co-Gen Aptitude and Skill Set Assessment test **Experience Preferred:** + Good regular and prompt attendance history + Excellent safety record and awareness + Previous plant/process experience **Special Skills** **Preferred:** + Good organizational and communication skills, and must be self-motivated + Ability to work well with others and with little supervision – (Required) + Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities + Housekeeping and sanitation skills (MSS) + Willingness to work overtime when necessary + Attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills **Working Conditions** + Shift work + Working with potentially hazardous materials + Indoor and outdoor + Climbing stairs frequently + Lifting ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:93884BR **Req/Job ID:** 93884BR **City:** Columbus **State:** NE - Nebraska **Ref ID:** \#LI-DNI **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. 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We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay for this position is expected to be: **:** $20.47