Hands-On Lead Pilot Plant Technician

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Panama City (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Applied-Research-Associates, Inc. in Panama City, FL is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineering Technician to support engineers and scientists in pilot-scale process units. You will fabricate, assemble, and troubleshoot high-pressure equipment, read P&IDs, and lead a small technician team.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, safe operation of high‑temperature systems, and meticulous data collection. Occasional 12-hour shifts may be needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three to five years of related experience in pilot plants, laboratories, or similar hands-on technical environments.
• Experience with high‑pressure/high‑temperature equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience assembling, operating, and maintaining process equipment.
• Experience with hand and power tools (saws, drills, wrenches, tubing tools).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Excellent listening skills and willingness to ask questions to avoid unsafe assumptions.
• Good communication, organization, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Pilot-unit fabrication and assembly from drawings and instructions.
• Tubing and mechanical work with 1/4-inch tubing and compression fittings.
• Safe operation, startup, monitoring, and shutdown of high‑pressure/high-temperature pilot equipment.
• Inspect and verify readiness with pre-startup checks and leak checks.
• Diagnose mechanical/electrical issues and coordinate repairs.
• Monitor operating conditions and collect data for engineering review.
• Coordinate daily technician activities and communicate equipment status.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and proper storage of tools and materials.

Conocimientos

Lead Technician

Pilot Plants

Mechanical Aptitude

Educación

Technical college certificate

Associate degree (related field)

Herramientas

LabVIEW

Instrumentation

Electrical wiring

Descripción del empleo

Applied-Research-Associates, Inc. in Panama City, FL is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineering Technician to support engineers and scientists in pilot-scale process units. You will fabricate, assemble, and troubleshoot high-pressure equipment, read P&IDs, and lead a small technician team.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, safe operation of high‑temperature systems, and meticulous data collection. Occasional 12-hour shifts may be needed.