Operations Technician

Who we are: 

Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower-cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry. 

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the planet's health.

What you will do: 

The operations technician will operate and maintain pilot equipment to demonstrate – at scale – the separation, distillation, and formation of pure iron from mined ore. In this role, you will: 

• Operates a variety of chemical and hydrometallurgical process equipment, including tanks, pumps, mixers, filtration, heat exchangers, cranes, and conveyors
• Enables and monitors electrical tests, including managing connections, overseeing program runs, and supervising live-time data collection
• Collects experimental data, including taking measurements of pressure and temperature as well as samples from the process stream
• Assists with safety reviews and identifies opportunities of improvement
• Troubleshoots equipment and makes recommendations to improve the robustness, reliability, and efficiency of equipment
• Calibrates and performs routine maintenance tasks as needed
• Collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and outside agencies as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What we need you to bring to the team:  

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering or related field of study; a directly related certification; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• 3 years of related experience
• Basic understanding of process monitoring (e.g. sensors for pressure, temperature, flow, etc) and process control
• Experience operating fluid flow equipment such as pumps, common plumbing fittings, and valves
• Familiarity with electrical concepts of voltage and current
• Experience maintaining equipment and instrumentation such as calibrations, replacements, and control charts
• Experience with or willingness to learn about chemical and electrical safety
• Basic organizational and time management skills
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

What we want you to bring to the team:  

• Experience with analytical techniques such as pH measurement, titration, ICP-OES, and density measurements
• Experience writing and modifying standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Experience with writing and modifying safety procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to operate the following equipment and tools: overhead cranes, scissor lifts, and forklift

 Compensation:  

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 hourly and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. 

Benefits For You: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 

Benefits For Your Family: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Benefits For Your Future: 

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one 
• Eligibility for incentive stock options