Endeavour's Pact group has an exciting opportunity for a Pyrolysis Pilot Plant Operator. We are currently operating a small pilot plant to convert End of Life plastics to alternative fuels via pyrolysis in Rosamond, CA.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and motivated Pyrolysis Plant Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining the pyrolysis system, ensuring efficient and safe production processes. This role is crucial in achieving our mission of transforming waste into renewable energy. In this position you will work directly with the project lead and will be responsible for building a team of operators for our commercial rollout expected later this year.
Key Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
Operate pyrolysis plant equipment and machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
Monitor and control the process parameters to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure smooth operation and prevent breakdowns.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in a timely and effective manner.
Record and maintain accurate production data and logs.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and efficiency.
Assist in training and mentoring new plant operators.
Skills & Requirements
Education / Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience as a plant operator, preferably in a pyrolysis, chemical, or industrial furnace environment.
Specific Skills / Abilities
Strong understanding of plant operations, process controls, and safety protocols.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
Capable of reading Ladder Logic software and using computerized control systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Willingness to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Great Place to Work
Enjoy...
A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
A flexible, autonomous work environment.
A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
Growth and travel opportunities.
A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.
About Pact
Pact is scaling novel technologies that reduce carbon emissions while making local hydrogen, graphite, and biofuels affordable anywhere in the world.
Pact is part of Endeavour, a purpose-built company taking on global challenges to guarantee renewable energy and clean water to everyone, everywhere by decentralizing infrastructure, developing new technologies, and deploying energy, water, and waste treatment solutions that are more profitable than those that currently exist. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Today, Through Pact, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and profitable, including low-cost green hydrogen, conversion of waste to fuels, extracting water from air, quantum chemistry solutions to catalysis and specialty polymers. As we look to the future, Endeavour and Pact intend to remain at the forefront of innovation, taking on grander challenges based on the needs of our clients and of local economies.