Hands-On Biochar Reactor Operator—Production & Safety

Robinson Lumber Company, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Green energy tech exposure

First-of-its-kind facility

Job summary

Robinson Carbon in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Biochar Reactor Operator to run the BET PRD1000 pyrolysis reactor at our facility. This hands-on role supports frontline production and equipment operation with a focus on safety and quality.

The successful candidate will monitor temperatures and feed rates via an HMI, perform basic lab testing, maintain feedstock buffers, and assist with preventative maintenance. Prior experience with high-temp industrial equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-temperature industrial equipment such as boilers, dryers or ovens.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in heat and dust.

Responsibilities

• Operate the pyrolysis reactor via HMI and monitor process parameters
• Collect feedstock samples and test product quality, recording data
• Maintain feedstock buffers and move finished biochar to storage
• Perform routine maintenance including lubrication of moving parts
• Troubleshoot and repair light to moderate mechanical issues
• Safely operate forklifts and bucket loaders
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE to maintain a zero-incident environment

Skills

HMI operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Industrial equipment operation

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift operation

Loader operation

Job description

Robinson Carbon in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Biochar Reactor Operator to run the BET PRD1000 pyrolysis reactor at our facility. This hands-on role supports frontline production and equipment operation with a focus on safety and quality.

The successful candidate will monitor temperatures and feed rates via an HMI, perform basic lab testing, maintain feedstock buffers, and assist with preventative maintenance. Prior experience with high-temp industrial equipment is preferred.