Technician – Pilot Plant - Muscle Shoals

Responsibilities

• Take detailed guidance from the supervisor or Senior Technician-Pilot Plant regarding daily tasks, including the following:
• Setup plant equipment (solids feeders, conveyors, pumps, etc.)
• Operate plant equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and standard operating procedures, perform periodic readings of plant processes, and record data and observations during pilot runs
• Monitor process/equipment and use of individual judgment and experience to make equipment and process adjustments
• Clean and dismantle processes as needed after completion of pilot runs
• Demonstrate intermediate-level core competencies in fertilizer technology via experience and cross-training across the IFDC facilities (Granulation, Physical Properties, Briquetting, etc.), and assist in training of Associate Technicians
• Work with the Senior Technician-Pilot Plant to perform scheduled and emergency plant maintenance as required, such as pump rebuild/repair, piping/tubing installation, and equipment troubleshooting, while adhering to all safety standards (i.e. lock out/tag out, etc.)
• Work with engineers on completion and execution of project scope and report process observations and recommendations
• Work with the Analytical Lab, including chemists, scientists, and laboratory technicians, to coordinate sample collection, transfer, analysis, storage, and disposal
• Adhere to IFDC safety program and provided training, including application of training to individual daily tasks (i.e. Lock out/tag out, etc.)
• Variety of other duties including but not limited to inspection and cleanup of plant facilities and surrounding areas, area housekeeping, and product sample bagging and shipment

Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma/equivalent (GED) with relevant work experience
• Associate degree or relevant Technical Training (machinist, welding, pipefitting, etc.) is preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of previous relevant work experience
• Intermediate-level knowledge of manufacturing and/or production processes and experience with nitrogen and phosphate-based fertilizer processes, materials, and equipment
• Experience working with hazardous and/or corrosive materials related to the fertilizer industry, such as anhydrous ammonia, acids, bases, etc.
• Experience working with hot materials, such as steam, molten urea, and molten sulfur
• Dedication to workplace safety, including completion of mandatory safety training and compliance with IFDC safety policies and standards, and willingness to wear the appropriate provided PPE as required by duty
• Ability to train under the Senior Technician-Pilot Plant to expand job responsibilities and mechanical/technical expertise over time

Pay

The salary grade for this position is BG5 with a minimum annual starting salary of $39,467. The determination of new employee salaries takes into account various factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations.

Schedule

National recruitment with a duty station at the IFDC office based in IFDC HQ, Muscle Shoals, AL.

Benefits

IFDC's benefits include annual and sick leave, health, dental, vision and group life insurance coverage, social security and pension contribution in compliance with local laws.

Diversity Clause

IFDC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made on the basis of ability, performance, and organizational need, in alignment with our values of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.