Job Description
Job Description
Come work for one of Hawai'i's Best Places to Work in 2025!
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies is hiring for a motivated Plant Operator to join our Hawai'i Island team. We are a 24 / 7 facility meaning, 12-hour day / night shifts including weekdays / weekends are expected.
As a Plant Operator, you'll be responsible to meet target volumes of quality biodiesel production. You'll assist with shipping & receiving to manage the storage of raw material into the facility, process the material into finished biodiesel adhering to a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and operate transfer pumps, valves, forklift truck to load and unload various material used in the plant.
Our ideal applicant possesses a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical ability to repair and maintain and / or rebuild equipment, general understanding of processing equipment (valves, pipes, pumps, boiler, etc.), proficiency with basic computing software (Microsoft Office), and automated processes with an HMI System, in addition to excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This position features physical demands including but not limited to - ability to use upper and lower extremities to perform maintenance and repair functions, lift and carry 50 pounds +- of materials, pumps, heat exchanges and tools, and climb stairs and ladders, and ability to work for intermittent period outdoors in ambient temperature and precipitation extremes typical of Hawai'i climate.
This is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Pay is from $20-$23 / hour, based on skills / experience + benefits including 100% single coverage medical, drug, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) plan, paid time off, and nine paid holidays.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
The work you do helps support the mission of Pacific Biodiesel Technologies to promote a clean, sustainable energy future through the community-based production of renewable fuels.
Come be part of something bigger!
Plant Operator • Kea‘au, HI, US