Process Technician

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Manages Ambiguity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Monitoring & Control
• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment such as reactors, mixers, pumps, and distillation units
• Adjust temperature, pressure, flow rates, and other parameters to maintain optimal production conditions.
• Quality Assurance
• Conduct tests and inspections to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Collect and analyze samples during production for consistency and compliance.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Perform scheduled inspections and servicing of pumps, valves, compressors, and instrumentation to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and replace worn components before failure.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in real time.
• Repair or replace faulty equipment parts with minimal disruption to production.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow strict safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in safety training and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participate in hazard assessments and equipment risk evaluations.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Record operational data, batch records, and test results.
• Maintain accurate logs for audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Quickly adapt to evolving processes and technologies.
• Support pilot runs and scale-up activities from lab to full production.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with R&D, operations, and quality teams to develop and refine new products.
• Provide feedback on process feasibility and scalability.
• Continuous Learning
• Stay updated on new equipment, automation tools, and chemical handling techniques.
• Help establish SOPs and training materials for future hires.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• This role is responsible for food safety and following good manufacturing practices and reporting unsafe conditions to supervisors
• Additional duties as assigned by leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree in Math, Biology, or Chemistry, preferred.
• Post-secondary certificate in agriculture or natural resources, precision production or another related area, preferred.
• A background in maintenance or a laboratory setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-driven environment with a collaborative and proactive attitude required.
• High degree of organizational skills, to be able to document processes and results, required.
• Mechanically inclined, knowledgeable of machines and tools, required.

Working Environment

• Will work in a laboratory setting, with exposure to dust/particles, noise, and flammable combustible hazardous multi-class of materials, hazards and strong smells. May involve prolonged periods of sitting and standing on and walking on concrete floors.
• Daily wear of safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirator.
• Able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects of 50 pounds
• Frequent exposure to laboratory equipment, such as glassware, cylinders, heavy containers, ladders, and sharp objects. Frequent exposure to laboratory machinery and tools, such as forklifts, hand trucks, and common hand tools. Occasional use of office equipment, such as computers, phone, printer/scanner, etc.