Pilot Plant Operator & Research Technician

Lummus Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lummus Technology is hiring a Pilot Plant Operator / Research Plant Technician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on safe operation, monitoring, and support of pilot plant and research units, ensuring HSE compliance and accurate data documentation.

Responsibilities include sampling, equipment maintenance, and assisting with modifications and process improvements, while collaborating with engineers, operators, and lab staff to support research and operations objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, process technology degree or related industrial training preferred.
• Experience in pilot plant, chemical manufacturing, refinery, petrochemical or industrial operations preferred.
• Familiarity with process equipment, instrumentation and control systems desirable.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pilot plant and research units according to procedures.
• Take routine samples and deliver to laboratory for analysis.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions for safe, efficient operation.
• Record operating data and observations in logbooks and electronic systems.
• Learn and operate DeltaV DCS and other control systems.
• Assist with construction, modification, and commissioning of pilot plant equipment and systems.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of small-scale process equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or process technology training

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Job description

Lummus Technology is hiring a Pilot Plant Operator / Research Plant Technician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on safe operation, monitoring, and support of pilot plant and research units, ensuring HSE compliance and accurate data documentation.

Responsibilities include sampling, equipment maintenance, and assisting with modifications and process improvements, while collaborating with engineers, operators, and lab staff to support research and operations objectives.