Pilot Plant Technician
Core
Supports engineers and scientists in developing, testing, and optimizing processes at the pilot scale, specifically for paper manufacturing operations.
Role type
Pilot Plant Technician (Paper Manufacturing)
Builds
Pilot-scale paper products for new product development and customer evaluations
Domain
Chemical Technology / Pulp & Paper Industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemical and physical analysis, equipment operation and maintenance, sample collection and processing, data recording and basic calculations, adherence to safety and quality standards, mechanical aptitude
Preferred skills
Experience in laboratory, pilot plant, or paper manufacturing environments
Technologies
Pilot paper machines, hand sheet processes, laboratory instruments
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain hand sheet processes, assist in operating the pilot paper machine, support pulp and fiber preparation processes, monitor paper quality and process conditions, install and troubleshoot laboratory and pilot plant equipment, perform chemical and physical analyses
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC