Adkins Energy is a state of the art ethanol facility in Lena, Illinois that produces fuel grade ethanol, corn oil and livestock feeds. We are CURRENTLY SUFFICIENTLY STAFFED for the positions we make available, but welcome your resume for possible future consideration and openings that my arise.

Please send resumes to: 4350 W Galena Road, P.O. Box 227 Lena, Illinois 61048 or by fax to 815-369-2043, or by email to jhumphrey @ adkinsenergy.com attn: Human Resources.

Some of the positions held at Adkins Energy LLC are as follows:

Lab Technician
Qualifications: Associates or certificate in biochemistry, microbiology, bio-technology or similar field. Preference will be given to those with fermentation experience.

Duties: Following quality control practices and procedures to assure highest yields possible while maintaining accurate results and proper documentation.

Maintenance Supervisor Instrument/Electrical Technician
Qualifications: Extensive knowledge in the instrument, electrical and mechanical trades, with proven ability to lead and manage the entire maintenance department.

Duties: Effectively utilize the maintenance staff by efficiently limiting downtime through proper pm systems and timely repairs. Purchasing, bid work, outside contractors and inventory control will also be your responsibility.

Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Qualifications: Proficient in the repair and troubleshooting of various electrical and instrumentation devices and equipment. Preference will be given to those possessing experience in an industrial or food processing plant.

Duties: Maintain the efficient production of the plant through timely repair and troubleshooting techniques, backed by a thorough preventative maintenance program.

Maintenance Mechanic
Qualifications: Proficient in the repair and troubleshooting of various pumps, gear boxes and rotating equipment, as well as welding techniques. Preference will be given to those possessing experience in an industrial or food processing plant.

Duties: Maintain the efficient production of the plant through timely repair and troubleshooting techniques, backed by a thorough preventative maintenance program.

Lead Operator/Supervisor
Qualifications: Must possess distillation or fermentation experience combined with two or more years, managerial experience in a plant setting.

Duties: Lead and direct all aspects of the alcohol production, including manpower, while focusing on production goals and adhering to strict safety policies and procedures. Emphasis on employee training and development will be critical.

Operator
Qualifications: Must possess either distillation or fermentation experience.

Duties: Maintain facility operations to their highest efficiencies possible, while adhering to strict safety policies and procedures.