Process Technician - Pilot Plant (FT)

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Mars Materials LTD - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

1-10 employees

About the position

As a Process Technician at Mars Materials, you will be integral to the continuous operations of the Pilot unit, ensuring production and engineering goals are met. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting process equipment, supporting engineering teams, and adhering to safety protocols while working in a collaborative environment. You will report directly to the Engineering Team Lead and primarily work during the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operability of process equipment, including inspecting and repairing pumps, process piping, heat exchangers, and instrumentation.
• Follow SOPs to safely shutdown and prepare units for mechanical work.
• Support the Process Specialist to redline and develop operational and maintenance SOPs.
• Support engineering team in the startup and demonstration of existing, new or modified plants.
• Execute operational SOPs and strive for continuous uptime of Mars' pilot plant.
• Conduct routine functionality tests of process equipment including pressure, heat, controls and electrical testing.
• Diagnose process upsets and equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot pilot skid alongside the engineering team.
• Monitor process data with the goal of resolving technical issues to reduce plant downtime.
• Interpret equipment manuals and conduct hands-on testing of machinery to achieve optimal performance.
• Draft and disseminate updates and action plans for process equipment.
• Utilize communication tools such as Slack and Google Drive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working in manufacturing as a technician.
• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting.

Nice-to-haves

• Laboratory experience.
• Plant management experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off