Plant Technician

Plant Technicians will be responsible for executing operations at Joule's demonstration plant in Hobbs, New Mexico, including interfacing with computer control systems according to standard operating procedures and batch protocol. They will be accountable for informing the Lead Engineer and/or bioprocessing engineers when production problems arise. They will work 8-hour shifts and therefore be responsible for keeping on-coming technicians informed of the current status of processes and the tasks that must be undertaken in subsequent shifts. Training for the position will be conducted at Joule's pilot plant in Leander, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate the computer control system and all processes associated with the plant
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut-down, cleaning and batching
• Collect and test samples on all product and in-process streams
• Follow all standard operating procedures and faithfully execute the batch protocol, recording data and information in the run summary sheets
• Respond to collected data and process upsets, and inform the Lead Engineer and/or bioprocessing engineers for next actions
• Communicate to technicians coming on-shift any and all relevant information about current plant operations
• Notify the Lead Engineer of any production problems and document any deviations in operation from intended performance
• Complete any and all tasks assigned by the Lead Engineer
• Adhere to safe work practices
• Keep accurate and timely logs
• Perform routine maintenance on facility equipment
• Keep plant facilities clean
• Others duties as assigned

Qualifications

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A certificate in mechanical trades is preferred. General mechanical aptitude is a must. Experience in a trade and/or mechanical/pipe fitting is beneficial, and prior experience working in production plants is preferred. Applicants should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel & project scheduling, and possess effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.