SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Pilot Plant Fab, Operations and Maintenance at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Carbon Capture and Utilization Process Development Section works to support first of its kind carbon capture and carbon utilization processes. Lab to pilot plant process development services are performed to take new and novel technologies to commercialization.

Objectives of this Role:

• Provide buildup, maintenance, and operations support for pilot plants for petroleum and chemical decarbonization processes to collect data and advance our clients process development and scale-up.
• Support pilot plant operations on 24/7 shifts, support new unit fabrication (lab to pilot scale).
• Experience with tools, tubing, piping, pumps, and instrumentation will be used to support pilot plant buildup, maintenance and operations.
• Maintain department chemical and equipment inventories and efficient organized workspaces.
• Continuously improve staff and safety training and will maintain excellent documentation to meet all ISO9001 requirements.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Shiftwork will require shift change documentation, job safety analysis for task work orders, record keeping, operating pilot plant using distributed control systems.
• Loading and unloading catalyst, heater repair and removal installation, insulation work, loading/unloading solid and liquid feedstocks and products to from drums and other containers, full face cartridge respirator usage, equipment inventory labelling and organization.
• Chemical inventory labelling and organization, waste disposal, perform safety review (job safety analysis), reading and interpreting P&IDs, participate in HAZOPS and PHAs.
• Attend to shifts to not disrupt workflow. Provide input to engineers and scientists for optimal fabrication pathways to new units.
• Procedure review and modifications.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 2-10 years: Buildup, operations and maintenance of chemical or petroleum based processes that utilize piping, tubing, and instrumentation.
• 2-10 years: Operating a process using a process control system. Understanding P&IDs, pressures, temperatures, and process flows.
• 2-10 years: Familiarity with handling chemicals and specific hazards.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.