Pilot Plant Technician – REE Process & Equipment

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a PilotPlantTechnician to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pilot-scale REE separation processes. The role translates laboratory-scale chemistry to full-scale production in a safety-driven, detail-focused environment.

You will operate equipment, collect data, adjust conditions, and participate in continuous improvement while complying with SOPs and safety requirements. Weekend work may be required during campaigns.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn chemical operations.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices.
• Ability to read process instructions and technical docs.
• Detail oriented with good communication and initiative.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain pilot-plant equipment (reactors, filters, pumps, mixers).
• Prepare materials and configure equipment for pilot-plant trials and experiments.
• Accurately collect and document process data, batch records, and run logs.
• Adjust operating conditions to support development efforts.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning for reliable plant operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and work with engineering on repairs.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and SOPs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in process performance and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Chemical safety

Process instructions

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a PilotPlantTechnician to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pilot-scale REE separation processes. The role translates laboratory-scale chemistry to full-scale production in a safety-driven, detail-focused environment.

You will operate equipment, collect data, adjust conditions, and participate in continuous improvement while complying with SOPs and safety requirements. Weekend work may be required during campaigns.