Lab/Quality Technician

Lab/Quality Technician

Full-time, Permanent

One-site

Location: Bastrop, LA

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

So, what will you be doing?    

As a Lab/Quality Technician, you will be responsible for measuring the quality and durability of manufactured wood pellets and ensuring that feedback is given to Operations when quality exceedances are recorded. This position uses knowledge of regulatory requirements to assess, document and make recommendations for quality assurance.   

About the Role:

Some of your day-to-day duties include:

• Conduct analyses of samples, compile data, identify out of spec samples using mechanical or electronic equipment or chemical analysis
• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all laboratory areas
• Maintain quality control tools and quality assurance instructions; audit and maintain lab test procedures; ensure that all test results are timely and accurate
• Maintain an evergreen 5S program in the lab environment
• Approach issues, mechanical failures, and operational issues with a Continuous Improvement mindset. (MBE)
  
  

Who you are?    

Do you have?   

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years industrial experience
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Perform quality control inspections and complete appropriate paperwork
• Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
• Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Knowledgeable of Lean/5S principles
• Competencies: Organizational Skills, Communication Proficiency, Technical Capacity, Leadership, Teamwork Orientation, Problem Solving/Analysis
• Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving
  
  

What’s it like to work at Drax?

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.
  
  

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:

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