Pilot Plant Technologist - Safe Ops & Process Optimization

Kelly Services; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Kelly Services in Collegeville, PA is seeking an experienced Pilot Plant Technologist to support pilot plant and lab facilities, training personnel to meet safety requirements and build process knowledge. You will work with technicians and scientists to ensure safe, efficient operation and hands-on skill development.

The role requires strong Chemistry/Engineering background, associate degree, and proficiency with office software; familiarity with LabVIEW/Siemens/DeltaV is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent local education required.
• Associates Degree + relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with process control systems such as LabVIEW, Siemens, or DeltaV.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills demonstrated through projects or collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical proficiency to lead safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas
• Assigns and performs tasks to ensure Master Task List completion
• Leads trouble shooting efforts to resolve process related deviations and problems and impacts the team's results through effectiveness of own work and helps facilitate Root Cause Investigations
• Leads improvements in plant performance and Operating discipline, including creating, improving, and approving job procedures and provides solutions to analytical or scientific problems in situations that are atypical
• Analyzes plant inputs to drive process control, asset utilization, conversion costs, production yields, and identifies opportunities for plant optimization
• Leads and directs process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance
• Collaborates with engineers and leadership to plan plant turnarounds and set scope for special projects
• Evaluates lower level technicians for development, performance review, and disciplinary needs
• Identifies knowledge gaps and then defines training needs to resolve gaps.
• Participates in Training Review Boards and provides input to the evaluation and approval process
• Ensures Life Critical Standards are adhered to, drives facility safety and training culture via example

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Associates Degree + relevant work experience

Tools

LabVIEW

Siemens

DeltaV

Job description

Kelly Services in Collegeville, PA is seeking an experienced Pilot Plant Technologist to support pilot plant and lab facilities, training personnel to meet safety requirements and build process knowledge. You will work with technicians and scientists to ensure safe, efficient operation and hands-on skill development.

The role requires strong Chemistry/Engineering background, associate degree, and proficiency with office software; familiarity with LabVIEW/Siemens/DeltaV is a plus.