Demo Plant Operator

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Travertine is a Climate Tech start‑up based in Boulder, CO, that is rapidly scaling a technology for low‑waste, carbon‑negative production of critical elements, focusing on phosphoric acid production for our go‑to‑market application. Our electrochemical process converts phosphate rock into phosphoric acid for EV batteries and fertilizers while simultaneously converting carbon dioxide captured from the air into a mineral addition to cement.

Travertine was spun out of UC Berkeley in 2022 to scale this process to gigatons of permanent CDR while massively reducing industrial waste.

Travertine is seeking a highly motivated and safety‑conscious Operator to help run our first‑of‑a‑kind Demonstration Plant. You will work closely with other operators, engineers, and the R&D team to maintain steady operation while acquiring the critical data needed to verify carbon dioxide removal and inform commercial design. Tasks include equipment operation and maintenance, solution preparation, sample collection, sample analysis, waste neutralization and disposal, and other responsibilities as required.

Troubleshooting process equipment and issues is essential.

• Operate a wide range of chemical processing equipment, including reactors, pumps, heat exchangers, and filtration systems.
• Follow SOPs, batch records, and safety protocols to conduct chemical processes.
• Monitor process variables and make adjustments to ensure safe and optimal operation.
• Collect samples, perform chemical analyses, and record accurate and detailed operational data and observations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, and calibrations.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and other technical staff to execute test plans and experiments.
• Assist in the set‑up and teardown of process equipment and systems for campaigns.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and report findings to engineering staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in safety audits, process hazard analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Associate’s degree in Process Technology, Chemical Technology, Industrial Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• 0–2 years’ experience as a technician building, maintaining, and operating chemical equipment.
• Experience with wet chemistry laboratory work and sample analysis.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with chemical processing equipment.
• Basic understanding of process control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret technical documents such as P&IDs, batch sheets, and MSDSs.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work shifts, nights, weekends, or extended hours as needed (the plant operates 24/7).

• Competitive pay.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of salary.
• Flexible time‑off policy.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Rochester, NY $95,000.00–$ – 2 days ago