What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pyrolysis Plant Operator position at Endeavour Energy LLC?
Endeavour’s Pact group has an exciting opportunity for a Pyrolysis Pilot Plant Operator. We are currently operating a small pilot plant to convert End of Life plastics to alternative fuels via pyrolysis in Rosamond, CA.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and motivated Pyrolysis Plant Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining the pyrolysis system, ensuring efficient and safe production processes. This role is crucial in achieving our mission of transforming waste into renewable energy. In this position you will work directly with the project lead and will be responsible for building a team of operators for our commercial rollout expected later this year.
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Key Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
- Operate pyrolysis plant equipment and machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
- Monitor and control the process parameters to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance of plant equipment to ensure smooth operation and prevent breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Record and maintain accurate production data and logs.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and efficiency.
- Assist in training and mentoring new plant operators.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering preferred.
- Proven experience as a plant operator, preferably in a pyrolysis, chemical, or industrial furnace environment.
Specific Skills / Abilities
- Strong understanding of plant operations, process controls, and safety protocols.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
- Capable of reading Ladder Logic software and using computerized control systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Great Place to Work
A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation
A flexible, autonomous work environment
A culture of respect, learning, and excellence
Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers
Growth and travel opportunities
Be part of a team of change-makers having a significant impact on real people around the world
About Endeavour
Endeavour is taking on global challenges, and to create the appropriate global solutions is not easy. Our teams work extremely hard because we believe in Endeavour’s mission: to guarantee clean water and renewable energy to everyone, everywhere by decentralizing infrastructure, developing new technologies, & deploying energy, water, and waste treatment solutions that are more profitable than those that currently exist. We are a group of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Endeavour prides itself on hiring talented, highly motivated people because that’s what our mission requires. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between good-natured people who bring their A-game to work every day to make a difference. To work at Endeavour is to know that you are part of something special—something bigger than yourself.