Job Title: Pilot Plant Operator, 3rd Shift and 1st shift availability

Must have experience with:

Caustic and hot environment (acids)

Experience/comfort level working with high heat and high pressure equipment.

Experience operating process equipment (pumps, mixers, heaters, filters)?

Job Description

Support team's units by operating pilot plant scale equipment. Assemble and modify equipment according to plans and direction from team. Maintain working areas of the pilot plant. Process raw rock materials for experiments. Handle strong acids and bases according to the needs of the test plan. Validate and troubleshoot operational parameters from test plans. Assist with preventative maintenance tasks. Record and manage measurements during experiments in premade Excel templates. Collaborate and work with teammates synergistically.

Responsibilities

Operate pilot plant scale equipment.

Assemble and modify equipment as per plans and team direction.

Maintain the pilot plant working areas.

Process raw rock materials for experiments.

Handle strong acids and bases as per test plan requirements.

Validate and troubleshoot operational parameters from test plans.

Assist with preventative maintenance tasks.

Record and manage measurements during experiments using premade Excel templates.

Collaborate and work synergistically with teammates.

Essential Skills

Chemical knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Bachelor’s degree in a sciences field, preferably Chemistry

2+ years of experience in a plant or startup operating environment

Ability to operate process equipment (e.g., pumps, mixers, heaters, and filters) after training

Ability to operate mechanical equipment (e.g., crushing, pressing) after training

Basic mathematical calculation skills

Comfortable lifting and moving up to 40 pounds of materials without assistance

Strong commitment to work safety

Experience in a machine shop or laboratory environment

Attention to detail and safety awareness

Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Suite, Slack, and Google products

Additional Skills Qualifications

Experience in Chemistry preferred

Experience working with process and mechanical equipment

Work Environment

Onsite in West Oakland. 3rd shift hours are from 8pm to 8am, Monday to Thursday. The position is located in the pilot plant.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life ADD for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 28, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity Inclusion

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Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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