Pilot Plant Operator
Core
Operate and monitor R&D pilot plant equipment and processes to deliver product samples and process information for planned experiments.
Role type
Pilot Plant Operator (Technician)
Builds
Product samples and process data for R&D experiments
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process equipment operation, troubleshooting process deviations, Statistical Process Control data entry, lock out/tag out procedures, physical lifting (50lbs/55gal drums), shift schedule adherence
Preferred skills
Chemical process R&D experience, polymer compounding equipment operation, continuous integrated chemical process operation
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Operate and field check process equipment; monitor process conditions and control systems; perform tasks from Master Task List; collect and input plant metrics for Statistical Process Control; write SWP's and perform lock out/tag out; participate in Root Cause Investigations; perform process upset/crisis response activities
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC