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Senior Pilot Plant Technician

The Doe Run Company, Viburnum, MO, United States


Be a part of our company with a 160‑year history that delivers minerals and metals to power the world.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting at $23.85/ hour

5% targeted monthly bonus

Insurance benefits start day 1

80 hours vacation after 90 days

On‑job training with career growth opportunities

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Sr. Pilot Plant Technician to conduct specific chemical and metallurgical tests in laboratory, piloting, and plant settings, ensuring accurate data collection and observations while maintaining plant equipment for safe operation. This position is located in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest in Viburnum, Mo at our Exploration and Development Division.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining chemical and/or mechanical equipment, lab or plant setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Proficient knowledge of chemical/production processes and procedures

Proficient knowledge of mechanical repairs, pump repairs, pipe fitting, fabrication, and construction maintenance

Basic chemical and/or metallurgical knowledge

Proficient skill in using small hand tools, advanced measuring, and basic mathematical calculations

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment problems, repair and maintain equipment, and assist in the installation of new equipment and modification of existing equipment

Run tests for calculating recoveries and calculate recoveries based on test results

Conduct/maintain laboratory, piloting, and plant experiments and equipment. Set up pilot plants and maintain equipment for pilot runs

Use software to operate and troubleshoot pilots

Input data and utilize software for spreadsheets, graphs, and reports on tests run for different projects

Provide experimental feedback and results through verbal communication and documents

Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance

Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment, Physical And Lifting

Occasionally works near moving, mechanical parts, vibration, and wear PPE including respirator, head protection, eye protection, and foot protection. Exposed to loud noise levels

Regularly requires standing and walking. Occasionally requires sitting, talking, hearing, grasping, pushing, climbing, repetitive motion with wrists and/or fingers, and reaching with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors

Regularly required to lift up to 15 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer
Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

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