Job description: Pilot Plant Construction
Summary: When you’re part of the team at Bio-Process Innovations, you’ll get the chance to work on cutting-edge biochemical engineering projects. You will gain experience doing contract research service working with agricultural groups, entrepreneurs, technology developers, research companies, and government agencies throughout the world. Get your start at this family-run business and you’ll be supported in achieving your long-term career goals.
Recent projects have included:
- Paper Pulp from Sugar Cane Bagasse
- Silicate from Sugar Cane Bagasse
- Yeast from Whey Permeate
- Pulp and High protein feed from beer waste fiber
- Cellulosic Ethanol Integration
Essential functions:
- Perform on-site fabrication and set-up of new equipment, maintenance and repairs which include but are not limited to bioreactors, fermenters, and mixing systems
- Support team as needed in providing effective valuable solutions on design and development, optimization, consultation, technical support, and troubleshooting of systems
Education
Minimum educational requirement is an associates degree in Chemistry, Mechanical/Process Engineering, or similar related Engineering/Science or technical field or equivalent work experience with a high school diploma.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience
- welding
- Hands-on experience in a production environment
- Project management skills: detail oriented and self-motivated
- Ability and willingness to work on a small team (good interpersonal skills)
- Engineering background a plus
Physical Demands
This is an active job that will require being on your feet for extended periods of time, crouching, and lifting equipment. Need to be able to lift 40 to 60# upon occasion (not regular requirement).
Work environment:
Bio-process innovations is a small, unique, family-run engineering business. You will be working closely with project leaders to complete ambitious projects, often on tight deadlines. Because the job is often high-pressure, it is all the more important that the pilot associate be professional and amicable. Good social skills and a positive attitude will be highly prized.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Manufacturing & Utilities Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
