Pilot Plant Technician

The Doe Run Company; Viburnum (MO); On-site; USD 22,866 - 32,567; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% targeted monthly bonus

Insurance benefits start day 1

80 hours vacation after 90 days

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Doe Run Company, located in Viburnum, Missouri, is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician. The role involves conducting chemical and metallurgical tests and maintaining equipment to ensure safe operation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, with an associate’s degree preferred, and at least 1 year of experience in a lab or plant setting. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, conducting experiments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Benefits include starting pay of $20.12/hr with a 5% targeted bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience maintaining chemical and/or mechanical equipment in a lab or plant setting preferred.
• Basic chemical and/or metallurgical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems, repair and maintain equipment.
• Conduct maintain laboratory, piloting, and plant experiments.
• Input data for spreadsheets, graphs, and reports on tests run.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Basic knowledge of chemical/production processes

Basic mechanical repairs

Proficient skill in using small hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Be a part of our company with a 160-year history that delivers minerals and metals to power the world.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting at $20.12/hr
• 5% targeted monthly bonus
• Insurance benefits start day 1
• 80 hours vacation after 90 days
• On-the-job training with career growth opportunities

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to conduct specific chemical and metallurgical tests in laboratory, piloting, and plant settings, ensuring accurate data collection and observations. Maintain Doe Run equipment to ensure safe operation. This position is located in the heart of Mark Twain National Forest in Viburnum, MO at our Exploration and Development Division.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems, repair and maintain equipment and assist in the installation of new equipment and the modification of existing equipment.
• Run tests for the purpose of calculating recoveries. Calculate recoveries based on test results.
• Conduct/maintain laboratory, piloting, and plant experiments and equipment. Set up experiments and collect data/samples in lab and plant settings.
• Input data for spreadsheets, graphs, and reports on tests run for different projects.
• Provide experimental feedback and results through verbal communication and documents.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health and safety) policies, procedures and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree preferred.

Minimum 1 year of experience maintaining chemical and/or mechanical equipment, lab or plant setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of chemical/production processes and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical repairs, pump repairs, pipe fitting, fabrication, and construction maintenance.
• Basic chemical and/or metallurgical knowledge.
• Proficient skill in using small hand tools, advanced measuring, and basic mathematical calculations.

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting Requirements

• Occasionally works near moving, mechanical parts, vibration, and wear PPE including respirator, head protection, eye protection, and foot protection. Exposed to loud noise levels.
• Regularly requires standing and walking. Occasionally requires sitting, talking, hearing, grasping, pushing, climbing, repetitive motion with wrists and/or fingers, and reaching with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Regularly required to lift up to 15 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.

Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, includingdisability and veterans. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.