Process Technician
About Again
Again makes carbon negative chemicals for a cleaner future. We are the first carbon negative chemical manufacturer that can scale to meet global demand. The best thing about it: we use carbon dioxide as a feedstock. We have raised over $100m to date from top venture capital investors as well as in grant funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. We are a growing team of experienced scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs from the DTU, Stanford, MIT (and more) who are passionate about revolutionizing the chemical industry. Join us in the fight against climate change.
What you’ll do
As a Process Technician at our CO₂-to-acetic acid fermentation plant, you’ll be a key member of the operations team supporting both commissioning and routine plant operations. You’ll help implement and refine operating procedures, participate in process troubleshooting, and ensure systems run safely and efficiently. You’ll work closely with other operators, engineers, and maintenance teams to bring our facility online and keep it running smoothly. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in dynamic environments and contributing to first-of-a-kind industrial operations.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operation of fermentation processes at our first commercial-scale plant.
- Follow established SOPs and work instructions to carry out plant operations safely and reliably.
- Monitor daily operations, escalate anomalies, and collaborate in troubleshooting efforts
- Participate in commissioning activities by assisting senior technicians and engineers with equipment checks, test runs, and basic data collection.
- Conduct routine monitoring of fermentation and utility systems, recording operating data accurately.
- Provide operational input into continuous improvement initiatives and support the onboarding of new operators as needed
- Uphold safety protocols, maintain good housekeeping, and ensure accurate log-keeping and process documentation.
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth shift handovers and effective communication across operations.
About you:
- Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience in Process Technology or related is preferred
- Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply
- An open-mind and and a positive mindset to achieve results as a team
- A sense of urgency and a get-sh*t-done attitude
What we promise you?
- You get to work with a group of passionate scientists, working on challenging and meaningful projects
- This will be the journey of a lifetime – we are serious about our mission to reduce over 1 gigaton of CO₂ and you can play a pivotal role in making that happen
- We live by our company values: Relentless Grit, Unreasonably Ambitious, Unconventional Thinking, Critical Urgency
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, company equity, performance bonus, PTO and sick leave, parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and a stocked kitchen.
- An inclusive, empowering and engaging work environment
If you have questions regarding the role, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out at careers@again.bio. We look forward to hearing from you.
- Department
- Engineering
- Role
- Process Technician
- Locations
- Houston