Process Technician

About the role

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

Requirements

• 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.