Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job in
Shandon, San Luis Obispo County, California, 93461, USA
Listing for:
Global Algae Innovations
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Engineer 1
Location: ShandonEngineer 1
The position assists with installations, maintenance, and equipment operation at the farm and lab (the facility), including safety, environmental safety, maintenance, repairs, and operating procedures and practices. Supports facility modifications, fabrication and assembly, equipment installation, daily farming operations, and laboratory equipment maintenance and modifications. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results.
With consultative direction, this position exercises latitude in determining development and solutions for designated investigations or projects. Assists with formulating plans, typically multi-year, for solution development, documentation, and deployment of the scientific or technical solutions. Evaluates the integration of the solution within the overall scientific environment; and responsible for planning and overseeing documentation, testing, maintenance, and equipment updates. Recognized to possess authoritative knowledge on the concepts, principles and methods in their specific field of engineering or science.
Essential Functions:
Works in a group environment (indoor and outdoor) to provide oversight, monitoring, and execute daily workflow activities at the Shandon Algae Farm and LabAssists technical team by providing input to goals and objectives for the facilitySupports technical team with grant applicationsProvides documentation and makes technical presentations as requiredCoordinates the facility schedule for maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and modifications with other technical and executive staffAssists with fabrication, assembly, and installation of experimental and commercial equipmentDevelop and oversee facility equipment maintenance plansDetermines staffing needs and other resources at the facility to accomplish goalsDirects the activities of technicians and less experienced professionalsParticipate in planning experiments including test plan preparation, analyzing data, and drawing conclusionsCollaborate with technical team on developing, optimizing, and testing cultivation methodsAnticipate and evaluate improvements in the procedures, policies, analytical methods, data collection, data reporting, workflow, safety protocols, and environmental management in the algae strain research, development, seed production, and culturing methodsAssists with planning experiments including test plan preparation, analytical methods and laboratory or farm protocols, trouble-shooting problems, analyzing data, and drawing conclusionsWorks closely with technical team to anticipate and evaluate improvements neededDesign system components, and modifications to accomplish technical goalsDesign, build, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and repair systemsIdentify, diagnose, and propose solutions to issues or problems within the processesFeeds algae ponds, performs pond transfers and harvestingReads diagrams, process sheets, and assembly and schematic drawingsOperates the Zobi Harvester and oversees harvestsOperation of the biological and analytical laboratoriesUses and maintains farm equipment; cleans outdoor ponds, tanks, and sumps as neededUses and maintains lab equipment, such as UV-Vis spectrophotometers, gravimetric instruments, and elemental analyzersDevise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex scientific problemsRecords information on appropriate production records, logs and other report forms; provides inputs to reports as requiredMay represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projectsCommunicates needs with Coach in a timely manner to ensure Company objectives are metInteracts with co-workers, suppliers, customers, and partners in a professional, considerate, and respectful mannerFosters an environment of safety, camaraderie, and integrity in all aspects of workObserves all laws, regulations, other applicable obligations, and Company ethical standards while on duty, wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the CompanyPerforms work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practicesNotifies human resources of any activities that could violate or have the appearance of violating laws, regulations, obligations, ethical standards, potentially unsafe working conditions, procedures, or practicesQualifications, Skills and Physical Demands:
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Ph.D. in Scientific, Engineering or related technical field. Typical minimum experience is zero to five years. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must be able to work weekends, extended hours, and travel as required
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position and use a computer or equipment for most of the day
- Must be able to work outdoors all day in outdoor weather conditions, traverse algae farm, ascend/descend ladders, and remain in a stationary position
- Positions self at ground level to perform tasks such as equipment maintenance and…
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