R&D Process Operator

Overview

We are looking for a full time R&D Process Operator to join our team. This role will report to our  Senior Engineering Manager. The position will support the R&D Engineering and Operations team at Air Company’s Engineering and Innovation Center located in Brooklyn, New York.

Ideal candidates will have experience with fabricating, testing and operating chemical reaction systems (batch, semi-batch, continuous stirred, flow-through), other pressure equipment and setting up/operating basic analytical chemistry experiments (e.g. distillation, filtration). These systems can operate in manual, semi-automatic or fully-automated modes. Candidates must have good attention to detail and be highly competent in data collection, sample management and production optimization. Research and development or process improvement experience is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with gas to liquids operations experience.

At Air Company we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer we consider applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Job Requirements

• Safely start-up, operate, monitor and  shut-down fixed bed flow reactors and auxiliary reactor systems at lab, pilot and production scales. This will involve
• Adjusting, testing and operating pumps, valves, controls and other components of Systems
• Monitoring, recording and interpreting system parameters on Honeywell Experion software
• Operate tertiary electrolyzer and compressor systems for H₂ production
• Respond quickly to short-term business priorities and technology decision points by executing quick fabrication and set-up for various research test systems.
• Follow and contribute to safe work processes and safe operating procedures (SOPs)
• Contribute to achieve acceptable quality standards and R&D scale testing uptime greater than 90%.
• Obtain data exports and perform various calculations as required.
• Troubleshooting and light repair of process equipment as well as coordinating with third party contractors where required  
• 12-hr shift work to maintain a 24/7 continuous operational cycle
• Willing to work flexible extended hours in an industrial environment
• Physically able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs 
• Contribute technically to system upgrades and improvements.

Preferred Skills

• HS diploma and/or industry specific training/experience required
• Veterans and candidates with 2-yr technology certificates or degrees are encouraged to apply
• Experience in operating or and maintaining  engineering equipment for chemical or petrochemical facilities
• Experience working 8h or 12 hr shift work rotations in support of 24/7 operations
• Familiar with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals
• Interest in sustainability, technology, science, cultural progress, and startup environments
• Ability to work proactively and independently with an eagerness to learn
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and use specialized complex software
• Team player with a strong passion for fostering a safe collaborative work environment