Pilot Plant Technician: Hands-On Process & Maintenance

AVN Corporation; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

HSA eligibility

Job summary

AVN Corporation, based in South Charleston, WV, is seeking an experienced Advanced Operations & Maintenance Technician to support pilot-scale facilities. You will install equipment, run processes, troubleshoot, collect data, and follow safety procedures while collaborating with engineers, operators, and instrumentation staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning across design, startup, operation, and decommissioning phases, with emphasis on mechanical aptitude and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical operations or related industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of process equipment and piping systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and documentation.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot-scale chemical processing equipment using field controls and DCS.
• Execute operating procedures and experimental run plans.
• Monitor process conditions and respond to deviations.
• Collect and document research-quality operating data.
• Assist with pilot plant construction, maintenance, and startups.
• Read P&IDs and engineering drawings; perform maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

MS Office

Documentation

Engineering drawings

Education

Associate degree in Process Technology

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

DCS

Gas chromatography

Process instrumentation

Job description

AVN Corporation, based in South Charleston, WV, is seeking an experienced Advanced Operations & Maintenance Technician to support pilot-scale facilities. You will install equipment, run processes, troubleshoot, collect data, and follow safety procedures while collaborating with engineers, operators, and instrumentation staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning across design, startup, operation, and decommissioning phases, with emphasis on mechanical aptitude and safety.