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Engineer 2

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for installations, maintenance, and equipment operation at the farm and lab (the facility), including safety, environmental safety, maintenance, repairs, and operating procedures and practices. Supports facility modifications, fabrication and assembly, equipment installation, daily farming operations, and laboratory equipment maintenance and modifications. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results.

With consultative direction, this position exercises latitude in determining development and solutions for designated investigations or projects. Assists with formulating plans, typically multi-year, for solution development, documentation, and deployment of the scientific or technical solutions. Evaluates the integration of the solution within the overall scientific environment; and responsible for planning and overseeing documentation, testing, maintenance, and equipment updates. Recognized to possess authoritative knowledge on the concepts, principles and methods in their specific field of engineering or science.

Essential Functions:

Works in a group environment (indoor and outdoor) to provide oversight, monitoring, and execute daily workflow activities at the Shandon Algae Farm and Lab
Collaborates with technical team on the goals and objectives for the facility
Work with technical team to write grant applications
Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required
Coordinates the facility schedule for maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and modifications with other technical and executive staff
Leads fabrication, assembly, and installation of experimental and commercial equipment
Develop and oversee facility equipment maintenance plans
Determines staffing needs and other resources at the facility to accomplish goals
Oversees the procurement, inventory, storage, and use of consumables and other materials needed for upgrades to the facility
Directs the activities of technicians and less experienced professionals
Participate in planning experiments including test plan preparation, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions
Collaborate with technical team on developing, optimizing, and testing cultivation methods
Anticipate and evaluate improvements in the procedures, policies, analytical methods, data collection, data reporting, workflow, safety protocols, and environmental management in the algae strain research, development, seed production, and culturing methods
Assists with planning experiments including test plan preparation, analytical methods and laboratory or farm protocols, trouble-shooting problems, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions
Works closely with technical team to anticipate and evaluate improvements needed
Design system components, and modifications to accomplish technical goals
Design, build, install, troubleshoot, analyze, and repair systems
Identify, diagnose, and propose solutions to issues or problems within the processes
Feeds algae ponds, performs pond transfers and harvesting
Reads diagrams, process sheets, and assembly and schematic drawings
Operates the Zobi Harvester and oversees harvests
Operation of the biological and analytical laboratories
Uses and maintains farm equipment; cleans outdoor ponds, tanks, and sumps as needed
Uses and maintains lab equipment, such as UV-Vis spectrophotometers, gravimetric instruments, and elemental analyzers
Devise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex scientific problems
Records information on appropriate production records, logs and other report forms; provides inputs to reports as required
May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects
Communicates needs with Coach in a timely manner to ensure Company objectives are met
Interacts with co-workers, suppliers, customers, and partners in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner
Fosters an environment of safety, camaraderie, and integrity in all aspects of work
Observes all laws, regulations, other applicable obligations, and Company ethical standards while on duty, wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Performs work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Notifies human resources of any activities that could violate or have the appearance of violating laws, regulations, obligations, ethical standards, potentially unsafe working conditions, procedures, or practices

Qualifications, Skills and Physical Demands:

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in Scientific, Engineering or related technical field. Typical minimum experience is five years or more. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Must be able to work weekends, extended hours, and travel as required
Must be able to remain in a stationary position and use a computer or equipment for most of the day
Must be able to work outdoors all day in outdoor weather conditions, traverse algae farm, ascend/descend ladders, and remain in a stationary position
Positions self at ground level to perform tasks such as equipment maintenance and sample collection
Must be able to work indoors in the lab traversing the lab while performing tasks such as transporting samples
Must be able to move 50 pounds at one time, multiple times throughout the workday
Willing to work in or near unusual environments such as pressurized air, high voltage, microwave energy, heat, cryogens, water ponds, high places, and heavy objects.
Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, interpersonal, leadership, organization, and presentation skills
Computer literate and able to effectively work with applications pertinent to position objectives
Must be able to communicate via phone, video conference, email and in-person with co-workers and business contacts
Must have ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and learn new concepts quickly
Must be able to think strategically and have the ability to use independent judgment
Must be able to maintain confidentiality

TO APPLY: please submit your resume to hr@globalgae.com, the subject line must include which position you are applying for.

Global Algae Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range: $74,880 to $102,726 per year