Pilot Plant Ops Technician: Build, Troubleshoot, Improve

AVN Corporation; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

HSA eligibility

Job summary

AVN Corporation is seeking an Advanced Operations & Maintenance Technician to support pilot-scale facilities in South Charleston, WV. The role covers installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, data collection, and safety compliance in a dynamic research-to-production environment.

You will work with engineers and technicians, install equipment, run experiments, collect samples, and participate in safety permits and life-critical procedures, with regular hours and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in chemical operations or pilot plant environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot-scale chemical equipment using field controls and DCS.
• Document process data and observations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Assist with pilot plant construction and startup activities.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and permits.
• Support installation and instrumentation activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Distributed control systems (DCS)

P&IDs understanding

Process instrumentation

Job description

AVN Corporation is seeking an Advanced Operations & Maintenance Technician to support pilot-scale facilities in South Charleston, WV. The role covers installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, data collection, and safety compliance in a dynamic research-to-production environment.

You will work with engineers and technicians, install equipment, run experiments, collect samples, and participate in safety permits and life-critical procedures, with regular hours and potential overtime.