Process Technician

About the Company

Queens Carbon is pioneering breakthrough technology to efficiently produce carbon-neutral cementitious materials — without the green premium. Our patented manufacturing process uses water to lower production temperatures, dramatically improving energy efficiency and cutting emissions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor pilot- and demonstration-scale process equipment in accordance with SOPs
• Prepare equipment and materials for experimental and scale-up runs, including setup, calibration, and cleaning
• Monitor key process variables, review trends, and respond to alarms or deviations
• Execute sampling and material handling plans ensuring accurate labeling and traceability
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation components
• Support the installation, commissioning, and startup of new pilot and demonstration-scale equipment
• Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, maintenance, and operational observations
• Interface with process controls systems (PLC/HMI) to monitor operating conditions
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and engineers to translate experimental objectives into operating plans

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or process technology, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a process technician or operator role within a pilot plant or industrial environment
• Familiarity with pumps, valves, pressure vessels, instrumentation, and solid material handling systems
• Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, piping, and basic electrical work
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical documentation
• Ability to work in person at the Cedar Grove, NJ facility
• Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior involvement in equipment installation, commissioning, or scale-up activities
• Experience with PLC/HMI interfaces