Who we are:

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

What you will do:

As an Operations Technician II, you will operate and maintain electrochemical test equipment to support scale-up and development of Electra's ironmaking process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of chemical and hydrometallurgical process equipment, including tanks, pumps, mixers, filtration, heat exchangers, cranes, and conveyors
• Enable and monitor electrical tests, including managing connections, overseeing program runs, and supervising live-time data collection
• Collect experimental data, including taking measurements of pressure, temperature, pH, conductivity, etc. as well as collect samples from the process stream for additional analysis
• Assist with safety reviews and identifies opportunities of improvement
• Troubleshoot equipment and make recommendations to improve the robustness, reliability, and efficiency of equipment
• Calibrate and perform routine maintenance tasks as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and outside agencies as needed
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace heath and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of industry experience working as an operations technician or related (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
• Basic understanding of process monitoring (e.g. sensors for pressure, temperature, flow, etc.) and process control
• Experience operating fluid flow equipment such as pumps, common plumbing fittings, and valves
• Familiarity with electrical concepts of voltage and current
• Experience maintaining equipment and instrumentation such as calibrations, replacements, and control charts
• Experience with chemical and electrical safety
• Organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint

What we want you to bring to the team:

• Associate's degree in a related field
• 3+ years of industry experience working as an operations technician or related (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
• Experience with analytical techniques such as pH measurement, titration, ICP-OES, and density measurements
• Experience writing and modifying standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Experience with writing and modifying safety procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate the following equipment and tools: overhead cranes, scissor lifts, forklifts, hand and power tools

Compensation:

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $26.00 to $30.00 per hour and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits for you:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Generous PTO
• $150 per month in employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits for your family:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• $300 per month in employer HSA contributions (heath savings account)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options

Benefits for your future:

• 401(k) with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options