The successful candidate must have a commitment to environmental health and safety compliance, especially those common to pulp and paper, and pilot plants. They will be responsible for serving faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students in the Paper Science & Engineering program, one of two programs in the Department of Forest Biomaterials. This work includes maintaining and optimizing operations in laboratories and pilot plants, as well as supporting and assisting teaching and research activities in those spaces.Specific duties of the position will include the following:Maintain equipment, trouble shoot and repair minor electrical and mechanical problems. Most of the equipment is computer-controlled and thus this individual must also have knowledge of several different control systems, e.g., LabView, and data collection systems. The types of equipment include 1) small scale laboratory reactors and testing equipment, and 2) the pilot scale paper machine. The laboratory reactors include 15-20 individual pieces of equipment, some of which operate at high temperature and pressure, with harsh chemicals.maintain appropriate operating conditions for equipment in the relevant spacesunderstand how and whether equipment or conditions can be appropriately and safely modified to perform new tasks or analyses. This requires engineering judgement, and knowledge of the equipment and typical industry processes.Support enhanced lab and experiential learning for undergraduate studentsInstalling and managing advanced sensors or equipment, operating equipment during classes or student research or industry experiencesDesigning and implementing new experiential activities with regard to pulp and paper processingDeveloping and delivering experiential training activities with regard to safety review of pilot plant spacesInteracting with and training students with regard to safety culture and technical operation of advanced industry-standard equipment.Work with industrial partners, NCSU, or outside vendors to evaluate how upgrades to laboratory and pilot plant systems can be installed and maintained.The operation of all the equipment requires an understanding and full compliance with NCSU, and federal, rules on safe operation of chemical, electrical, and high pressure systems, and proper storage and disposal of chemical and sample materials.This position will supervise hourly employees who will assist with routine operations and analyses.The position will also work with undergraduate and graduate students, and support faculty and instructors in some laboratory activities that require the pilot plant equipment, and assist them with research and classes.Funding for this position is limited for two years.