Process Operator III; Britain, PA)

About AIRCO

AIRCO™develops advanced technologies for energy security and global resiliency. The company makes drop-in e-fuels that can power transportation across air, land, sea and space. Its modular MAD Fuel System ™ combines the company's proprietary catalysts, compact hardware, and locally available power to produce fuels to spec wherever they’re needed, turning distributed energy into ready-to-use fuel.

Led by co-founder and CEO Gregory Constantine (a 2006 EY Entrepreneur of the Year), the company has been awarded government contracts, including from the U.S. Department of War, NASA and the Department of Energy (DoE), and has investment and commercial partners with groups such as In-Q-Tel, GE Aerospace, Toyota Ventures, Virgin Atlantic, Jet Blue and Alaska Airlines among others.

AIRCO is seeking a Process Operator to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our New Britain, PA production facility..

Operator III is the entry, qualified-operator level in AIRCO's three-level operator progression:
Operator III → Operator Technician II → Lead Operator Technician I.

This is a safety-critical, non-exempt, shift-based role in a 24/7 operating environment. The role is responsible for operating assigned process systems, monitoring equipment and process conditions, responding to alarms and deviations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting safe production uptime.

Maintenance work at this level is performed under supervision unless the employee has been trained, qualified, and authorized to perform the task.

• Operate assigned process equipment according to SOPs, operating instructions, and supervisor direction.
• Monitor process conditions using control systems, field instruments, alarms, gauges, flowmeters, pressure indicators, temperature indicators, and other operating data.
• Perform routine rounds, collect samples, inspect equipment, and identify leaks, abnormal readings, equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or process deviations.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals, compressed gases, cylinders, gas and liquid feeds, process materials, and related equipment.
• Respond to alarms, deviations, shutdowns, and emergency situations in accordance with SOPs, training, and supervisor direction.
• Record accurate operating data, shift notes, batch/run information, open issues, and follow-up items.
• Conduct clear shift handovers and elevate equipment issues, process concerns, safety risks, and maintenance needs.
• Support basic troubleshooting, tubing/piping work, installs, modifications, and return-to-service activities under approved direction when trained and authorized.
• Read unit P&IDs and process documentation to support safe operation, troubleshooting, and line-up verification.
• Complete required training and maintain site-specific operator qualifications and task-specific authorizations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certificate, associate degree, military technical training, process technology training, or equivalent industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in chemical processing, petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial gas, hydrogen systems, pilot plant operations, or similar process operations preferred.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, safety procedures, operating instructions, P&IDs, and process documentation.
• Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and ability to recognize abnormal conditions and elevate concerns.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in loud indoor/outdoor industrial environments around chemicals, compressed gases, pressure systems, rotating equipment, elevated temperatures, and industrial…