Biochar Reactor Operator

Robinson Lumber Company; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Green energy work

Frontier production facility

Job summary

Robinson Carbon is hiring a Biochar Reactor Operator to run our BET PRD1000 pyrolysis reactor at our Alexandria, Louisiana facility. This is a hands-on role at the front edge of what we're building: real production, real equipment, real stakes.

We're a lumber company that got into biochar because we know wood, know biomass, and know how to operate — what we're looking for now is someone who wants to learn the production side of this industry from the ground up, with a team that's serious about

Qualifications

• Shift availability day or night as production requires.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose equipment.
• Experience with high-temperature industrial equipment preferred.
• Forklift and loader operation proficiency preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate pyrolysis reactor via HMI and monitor key process parameters.
• Collect feedstock and finished biochar samples and record data.
• Maintain feedstock buffer levels and move biochar to storage areas.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and light repairs.
• Troubleshoot jams and clean system filters; operate forklifts as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Shift flexibility

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Tools

HMI interface

Forklift operation

Job description

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana

Department: Robinson Carbon — Biochar Production

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Production Lead

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Summary

Robinson Carbon is hiring a Biochar Reactor Operator to run our BET PRD1000 pyrolysis reactor at our Alexandria, Louisiana facility. This is a hands-on role at the front edge of what we're building: real production, real equipment, real stakes. We're a lumber company that got into biochar because we know wood, know biomass, and know how to operate — what we're looking for now is someone who wants to learn the production side of this industry from the ground up, with a team that's serious about doing it right.

Key Responsibilities

• System Operation: Operate the pyrolysis reactor using a Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen; monitor and set critical process parameters including temperatures, feedstock input rates, and biochar output collection
• Quality Control & Testing: Perform regular sample collection of feedstock and finished biochar; conduct basic sample preparation and lab testing to confirm product quality meets specifications, and record data accurately
• Material Management: Maintain feedstock input buffer bins at optimal levels for continuous operation; coordinate collection and movement of finished biochar to designated storage areas
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, including lubrication of moving parts such as chains and bearings, to keep the system running smoothly
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and fix light to moderate mechanical issues, including clearing feedstock jams and cleaning system filters
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts and bucket loaders to move feedstock and finished biochar
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain a zero-incident environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• Shift Flexibility: Available to work, day or night shifts as required by the production schedule
• Technical Aptitude: Comfortable using digital interfaces (HMI) with a strong mechanical aptitude for fixing equipment
• Experience: Previous experience operating high-temperature industrial equipment — boilers, industrial dryers, or high-temp ovens — preferred
• Forklift and Loader Skills: Proficiency operating a forklift and loader preferred
• Education: To be determined based on candidate background
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in an industrial environment that may involve heat and dust

What We Offer

• Comprehensive on-the-job training on our proprietary pyrolysis technology and HMI systems
• A chance to work at the forefront of green energy and carbon sequestration technology
• The opportunity to help stand up production at a first-of-its-kind facility