Lead Biofuels Technician

Location: Cambria, WI
Compensation: $34–$39 per hour
Shift: Sunday–Tuesday and every other Saturday | 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM

Didion is seeking a Lead Biofuels Technician to serve as the on-shift technical and people leader within our biofuels operations. This role is responsible for driving safe, reliable plant performance while coaching and advising team members during day-to-day operations and high-impact situations.

This position is well-suited for an experienced operator or technician with strong process knowledge, leadership capability, and the confidence to make operational decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Lead Biofuels Technician, you play a critical role in shaping the safety culture, operational performance, and team effectiveness of Didion's Bioscience Plant. You are the go-to leader on shift, trusted for your judgment, troubleshooting expertise, and steady decision-making, especially during abnormal or emerging conditions.

Your leadership directly contributes to performance across safety, quality, service, engagement, and financial outcomes.

Safety Leadership

• Champion and model Didion’s Three Safety Promises
• Lead safety culture on shift, ensuring compliance with PPE, GMPs, LOTO, and equipment standards
• Support continuous improvement in safety behaviors, procedures, and systems

Operational Excellence

• Safely start up and shut down plant operations
• Make independent operating decisions when conditions fall outside standard guidelines
• Use DCS data and lab results to troubleshoot, optimize, and stabilize processes
• Participate in planned shutdowns and lead or contribute to Root Cause Analyses (RCAs)

Team Leadership & Engagement

• Direct daily work activities and provide real-time coaching and feedback
• Support hiring recommendations and workforce planning needs
• Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews
• Provide input on pay and performance decisions
• Lead high-urgency or high-impact plant initiatives, coordinating team resources as needed

Training & Development

• Mentor and train new and existing team members
• Support development of a high-performing, safety-first operations team
• Commit to continuous learning and skill development

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in biofuels, chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, or similar industrial operations
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-development capability
• Strong troubleshooting, critical‑thinking, and decision‑making skills
• High attention to detail and ownership of equipment and processes
• General computer proficiency; DCS experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently for safe and effective communication

If you are passionate about safety, enjoy leading others, and want to make a meaningful impact in a critical manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and make employment decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

At Didion, we believe in the power of innovation, dedication, and collaboration. As a leading force in the agribusiness industry, we are proud of our commitment to quality, precision, and creating solutions that make a lasting impact. But even more, we are proud of our commitment to our team.

• Innovative Work Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals who thrive in an innovative and dynamic workplace. We embrace cutting‑edge technologies and are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Bring your ideas, and we’ll give them a voice.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At Didion, we invest in our people. Our commitment to team member development means that you’ll have access to training programs, frequent check‑ins, mentorship, continued education, and opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
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  Collaboration:
  
  We believe that the best solutions come from collaborative brainstorming. Join a team where your input is valued and learn alongside experts who are dedicated to achieving excellence in every project.
• Commitment to Sustainability: Be part of a company that is dedicated to environmentally responsible practices, both in industry and in agriculture. At Didion, we are committed to sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint.

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