Mechanical Technician II

Boulder2d ago

Seniority: Mid

About the role

Who we are:   Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we’re on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.  Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders, we’re building a company shaping the future of industry. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you. What you will do:   As a Mechanical Technician II, you will play a key role in maintaining the availability and reliability of the company’s test and pilot systems, in addition to supporting building maintenance activities and facility work requests.  Responsibilities include: The duties listed below represent typical responsibilities of a Mechanical Technician II; however, they are not intended to be all-inclusive. Mechanical maintenance technicians perform a wide range of tasks that can vary significantly in scope, depending on operational needs, equipment requirements, and facility demands.  <ul> <li>Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of chemical and electrochemical systems ranging from R&D to pilot scales </li> <li>Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment </li> <li>Help develop and document appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration procedures </li> <li>Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to equipment and systems, including pump and valve rebuilds, cleaning, tube and pipe replacements </li> <li>Perform routine calibrations and checks on various instruments measuring parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates </li> <li>Contribute to the construction of new test systems and supporting infrastructure.  </li> <li>Maintain inventory and the systems plumbing shop area to our 6S standards </li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and outside agencies as needed </li> <li>Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures </li> <li>Perform facilities or building-related work requests when needed. This might include light plumbing issues, light HVAC, furniture assembly, installation of office equipment, whiteboards, and other typical facilities/building maintenance activities. </li> <li>Ensure the facility is in a safe condition. This may include wall damage, snow shoveling, ceiling tile replacements, exterior trash pick-up, etc. Emergency response may be required in the case of flood, fire, or weather recovery to get the building secure </li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor </li> </ul> What we need you to bring to the team:    <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent</li> <li>3+ years of industry experience working as a technician or operator in a chemical, manufacturing, R&D environment or related (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)       </li> <li>Strong understanding of fluid flow processes and associated equipment </li> <li>Experience working with and troubleshooting fluid flow equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation </li> <li>Strong commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to procedures </li> <li>Detail oriented mindset with a commitment to following procedures and carefully documenting data as required </li> <li>Organizational and time management skills </li> <li>Verbal and written communication skills </li> <li>Basic building maintenance skills </li> <li>Basic understanding of HVAC systems, boiler systems and chillers </li> <li>Experience with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint </li> </ul> <div> <div class="job__description body"> What we want you to bring to the team:    <ul> <li>Technical certification or an associate’s degree in a related field  </li> <li>2+ years of industry experience working as a technician or operator in a chemical, manufacturing, or R&D environment (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)     </li> <li>Experience with basic troubleshooting of low-voltage power, signal, and electrical equipment </li> <li>Experience contributing to and developing preventative maintenance programs for industrial systems, equipment and building systems </li> <li>Basic construction and building/facility maintenance     </li> <li>Ability to prioritize and execute, with a high level of detail, on daily tasks effectively with minimal supervision </li> </ul> Compensation:    <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $25.00-$31.25 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  </li> </ul> Benefits For You:   <ul> <li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans</li> <li>$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) </li> </ul> Benefits For Your Family:   <ul> <li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans </li> <li>12 weeks of paid parental leave </li> </ul> Benefits For Your Future:   <ul> <li>401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  </li> <li>Eligibility for incentive stock options </li> </ul> If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:careers@electra.earth">careers@electra.earth</a> We’re here to help. </div> </div>

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