Industrial Operator/Technician

Job Title: Industrial Process Operator/Technician

Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia

Salary: Depending on Experience

About the job

The Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment is an independent clean technology development and deployment facility. We offer client-tailored services to support companies in developing sustainable solutions that meet industry needs. Our Bio Manufacturing team operates a unique bioprocess production model that combines both upstream and downstream operations. As part of the Bio Manufacturing team, you will assist in operating a unique pilot scale bioprocess production model that combines both upstream and downstream operations. Together with your team, you will support process development, optimization and scale-up, and product recovery and characterization services. You will work with innovative clients to develop their products at a pilot & Industrial scale level, participating in validating and de-risking their technology to ensure they hit commercial markets in sustainable biomanufacturing. Additionally, you will help to maintain the equipment and utilities to uphold high levels of safety and efficiency within the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operating utilities such as, but not limited to, electric boiler, multi-stage air compressor, RO water system & large-scale bioreactors (100L – 10,000L).

· Overseeing & maintaining daily logs, troubleshooting while the process is running, minor maintenance such as filter changing, periodic manufacturers’ recommended equipment maintenance.

· Operating and maintaining (including CIP) downstream processes such as centrifuges, spray dryers, filtration equipment and auxiliary equipment.

· Assisting in connecting/commissioning equipment to support the requirements of reactor production runs Assisting fermentation technicians when required or requested.

· Activities such as mixing caustic and pumping through the equipment in a manner prescribed by manufacturers to ensure proper cleaning. Responsible for Clean in Place (CIP) and Steam in Place (SIP) operations as required.

· Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

· Other responsibilities may be assigned depending upon business need.

Qualifications and Eligibility:

You have an educational background in a relevant field, coupled with a experience in the industry, which gives you a strong knowledge in fermentation at bench and pilot scales. You are a highly detailed, focused individual with excellent analytical skills. You enjoy solving problems in collaboration with a small team and have the strong communication skills required to do so. Additionally, you possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a demonstrated history of meeting deliverables with a sense of urgency.

Your qualifications include:

· a diploma in a relevant field, such as 4th class power engineering, chemical or biochemical or other related engineering technology/trade.

· Knowledgeable in process operations.

· A history of being able to problem-solve and make improvements/optimizations.

· You have a great mechanical aptitude, and you have been able to provide support in maintenance in an industrial or related environment.

· Highly detailed, focused individual that enjoys working on a small team where responsibilities are shared and varied.

All interested and qualified candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to mhiscock@verschurencentre.ca.Please reference the job title in which you are applying for in your cover letter and email subject.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

Application question(s):

- How many years of Process Operations experience do you have?

Work Location: In person