Pyrolysis Process Technician

Location: Hoo

Operate and monitor pyrolysis systems, including reactors, feed systems, condensers, gas handling units, and auxiliary equipment

* Start up, shut down, and adjust plant operations according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

* Monitor temperature, pressure, flow rates, and residence times to maintain optimal process conditions

* Identify and respond to process deviations, alarms, and equipment malfunctions

Safety & Compliance

* Follow all site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures and permit-to-work systems

* Conduct routine safety checks and report hazards, incidents, or near misses

* Ensure compliance with environmental regulations relating to emissions, waste handling, and by-products

* Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, and risk assessments

Quality & Performance

* Ensure product quality meets required specifications through process control and sampling

* Collect and record operational data, samples, and test results accurately

* Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and reliability

Maintenance & Housekeeping

* Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks

* Assist maintenance teams during planned shutdowns and breakdowns

* Maintain good housekeeping standards within the plant area

Documentation & Communication

* Complete shift logs, checklists, and production reports

* Communicate effectively with incoming/outgoing shifts and supervisors

* Support training of new operators as required

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

* Technical qualification or apprenticeship in process operations, engineering, or a related field

* Experience operating industrial thermal, chemical, or continuous process plant

* Understanding of process control systems (SCADA/DCS preferred)

* Strong awareness of industrial safety practices

Desirable

* Experience with pyrolysis, gasification, thermal treatment, or chemical processing plants

* Forklift, confined space, or permit-to-work certifications

* Experience handling biomass, waste-derived, or hydrocarbon feed stocks

Skills & Competencies

* Strong mechanical and process understanding

* Ability to interpret process data and respond to abnormal conditions

* Attention to detail and commitment to safety

* Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

* Effective communication and teamwork

* Willingness to work shifts, nights, and weekends as required