OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Boston Metal is commercializing a cutting-edge extractive metallurgy technology to revolutionize primary metals production by improving metal quality while decreasing cost and lowering environmental impact. This fast-paced startup company is expanding its Operations team to help develop and run its Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) cells to produce molten metal.

Responsibilities for this position will be to support general engineering activities associated with balance of plant development, supervise, and assist in shift activities which will include monitoring MOE cells, withdrawing molten metal and slag samples from the cells at regular intervals as well as supporting tapping and feeding operations. Additional duties may include assisting in cell rebuilding and commissioning. Analyzing MOE Cell samples. Developing written procedures and protocol.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• BS Degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical, Materials or Chemical Engineering with specific focus in materials science, process engineering or chemistry coursework.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) – Solidworks preferred
• CAD and PDM administration – Solidworks preferred
• Materials Science coursework
• Chemical Engineering thermodynamics and Chemical Reaction coursework
• Experience working in small teams & start-up atmosphere
• Technical Drawings & Diagrams: Parts, Electrical Diagrams, P&ID’s

Work Schedule:

"6-4" Shift Pattern

1st Shift 7:00am to 5:00pm

2nd Shift 3:00pm to 1:00am

3rd Shift 11:00pm to 9:00am

You would work 6 consecutive days 10hrs per day followed by 4 days off. At the end of the 4 day off period your shift would move to the next shift time (i.e. 1st shift to 2nd shift, 3rd to 1st shift and 1st shift to 2nd shift). Shift differentials of 5% and 10% are paid for 2nd & 3rd shifts.

Physical Demands

• The employee must be able to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the specific work activity which may include: N95 mask or respirator; various types of gloves/hand protection; safety shoes; head protection; and protective clothing.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs and sit without additional assistance
• The employee is frequently required to stoop or crouch without additional assistance.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee has potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous waste, extremely high temperatures, occasional exposure to moving equipment the risks of which are minimized through compliance with the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and established safety policies and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information:

You will be working in a small team environment where teamwork and good relationships with other team members is critical.

We offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick time & holidays, stock options, and a 401k with company matching provision.

Boston Metal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, disability, or military status.