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Lab/Quality Technician
Full-time, Permanent
One-site
Location: Urania, LA
We?re notjust talking about making a difference, we?re making it happen. We generatedispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader insustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You?ll bejoining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions.We?re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and workinghard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
So, what will you bedoing?????
As a Lab/QualityTechnician, you will be responsible for measuring the quality and durability ofmanufactured wood pellets and ensuring that feedback is given to Operationswhen quality exceedances are recorded. This position uses knowledge ofregulatory requirements to assess, document and make recommendations forquality assurance.??
About theRole:
Some of your day-to-dayduties include:
- Conduct analyses of samples, compile data, identify out of spec samples using mechanical or electronic equipment or chemical analysis
- Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all laboratory areas
- Maintain quality control tools and quality assurance instructions; audit and maintain lab test procedures; ensure that all test results are timely and accurate
- Maintain an evergreen 5S program in the lab environment
- Approach issues, mechanical failures, and operational issues with a Continuous Improvement mindset. (MBE)
Who you are?????
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 3years industrial experience
- Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
- Perform quality control inspections and complete appropriate paperwork
- Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
- Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
- Knowledgeable of Lean/5S principles
- Competencies: Organizational Skills, Communication Proficiency, Technical Capacity, Leadership, Teamwork Orientation, Problem Solving/Analysis
- Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
- Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving
What?s itlike to work at Drax?
- Competitive pay, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
- A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
- Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
- A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
- A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.
We?recommitted to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. Wework as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what?s right for thefuture. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations tocome.
Together, we make it happen.
AtDrax, we?re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valuedand respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we activelywork to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, andestablish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed forall colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no mattertheir background. Find out more about our approach here.
How to apply:
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