Process Operator III (New Britain, PA)

The role

The Process Operator III will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the New Britain, PA production facility. This role involves operating process equipment, monitoring conditions, and responding to alarms and deviations.

What you will do

• Operate assigned process equipment according to SOPs, operating instructions, and supervisor direction.
• Monitor process conditions using control systems, field instruments, alarms, gauges, flowmeters, pressure indicators, temperature indicators, and other operating data.
• Perform routine rounds, collect samples, inspect equipment, and identify leaks, abnormal readings, equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or process deviations.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals, compressed gases, cylinders, gas and liquid feeds, process materials, and related equipment.
• Respond to alarms, deviations, shutdowns, and emergency situations in accordance with SOPs, training, and supervisor direction.
• Record accurate operating data, shift notes, batch/run information, open issues, and follow-up items.
• Conduct clear shift handovers and escalate equipment issues, process concerns, safety risks, and maintenance needs.
• Support basic troubleshooting, tubing/piping work, installs, modifications, and return-to-service activities under approved direction when trained and authorized.
• Read unit P&IDs and process documentation to support safe operation, troubleshooting, and line-up verification.
• Complete required training and maintain site-specific operator qualifications and task-specific authorizations.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, safety procedures, operating instructions, P&IDs, and process documentation.
• Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and ability to recognize abnormal conditions and escalate concerns.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in loud indoor/outdoor industrial environments around chemicals, compressed gases, pressure systems, rotating equipment, elevated temperatures, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb stairs/ladders
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, reach, and perform physical tasks associated with plant/production facility operations.

Nice to have

• Technical certificate, associate degree, military technical training, process technology training, or equivalent industrial experience
• Experience in chemical processing, petrochemical, refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial gas, hydrogen systems, pilot plant operations, or similar process operations
• Experience in a production facility, pilot plant, startup, R&D, turnaround, commissioning, startup/shutdown, or return-to-service environments
• Hands-on experience with pumps, valves, compressors, reactors, pressure systems, tubing, Swagelok fittings, control systems, instrumentation, or hazardous materials
• Experience with routine rounds, sample collection, alarm response, batch/run logs, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, or equipment documentation
• Experience with lockout/tagout, hazard communication, permit-to-work, line-breaking, powered industrial trucks, emergency response, OSHA training, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR/AED, or similar industrial sa

Benefits

• Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance
• 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums
• Choice between base plans or enhanced options
• Access to company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans
• Up to 184 hours of paid time off per year
• Opportunities to carry over unused PTO
• 11 company-paid holidays
• 8 hours of holiday pay for each holiday
• Premium pay for all hours worked on a company holiday

Before you apply

• Employment is conditioned on the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, including security clearance, export license, or other documen

About the company

AIRCO develops advanced technologies for energy security and global resiliency. The company makes drop-in e-fuels that can power transportation across air, land, sea and space.