Pilot-Scale Process Operator – Sustainable Chemistry

Frey Consulting Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Biochem, based in Nottingham, is seeking a Process Operator to support the safe, consistent running of its supercritical water depolymerisation prototype. You will join a small team across depolymerisation, analytics and separation, aiding R&D, product validation and the development of operating practices for future scale-up.

You will gain hands-on experience with novel process technology, participating in pilot operations and helping shape processes and standards essential for moving

Qualifications

• Experience operating process equipment in an industrial, pilot-scale, or technical environment.
• Comfortable following operating procedures and running equipment consistently and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to process operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biomass feedstocks and materials for planned depolymerisation runs.
• Set up, operate and shut down the depolymerisation prototype safely and consistently in line with established procedures.
• Monitor key process conditions such as temperature, pressure and flow, identifying and reporting any deviations or abnormal operating conditions.
• Carry out downstream processing activities including filtration, phase separation, acidification and product recovery.
• Maintain accurate records of process parameters, materials used and operational observations.
• Work closely with the technical and R&D teams to support experiments, process development and continuous improvement.

Job description

Nova Biochem, based in Nottingham, is seeking a Process Operator to support the safe, consistent running of its supercritical water depolymerisation prototype. You will join a small team across depolymerisation, analytics and separation, aiding R&D, product validation and the development of operating practices for future scale-up.

You will gain hands-on experience with novel process technology, participating in pilot operations and helping shape processes and standards essential for moving