Oakland, California, USA
6 days ago
Pilot Plant Operator, 3rd Shift
Job Title: Pilot Plant Operator, 3rd Shift

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.

ResponsibilitiesOperate 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 SkillsChemical knowledgeTroubleshooting skillsBachelor’s degree in a sciences field, preferably Chemistry2+ years of experience in a plant or startup operating environmentAbility to operate process equipment (e.g., pumps, mixers, heaters, and filters) after trainingAbility to operate mechanical equipment (e.g., crushing, pressing) after trainingBasic mathematical calculation skillsComfortable lifting and moving up to 40 pounds of materials without assistanceStrong commitment to work safetyExperience in a machine shop or laboratory environmentAttention to detail and safety awarenessProficiency with tools such as Microsoft Suite, Slack, and Google productsAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience in Chemistry preferredExperience working with process and mechanical equipmentWork 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 & AD&D 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 24, 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.

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