Mechanical Technician II

Who we are:  

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we’re on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.  Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders, we’re building a company shaping the future of industry. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

As a Mechanical Technician II, you will play a key role in maintaining the availability and reliability of the company’s test and pilot systems, in addition to supporting building maintenance activities and facility work requests. 

Responsibilities include:

The duties listed below represent typical responsibilities of a Mechanical Technician II; however, they are not intended to be all-inclusive. Mechanical maintenance technicians perform a wide range of tasks that can vary significantly in scope, depending on operational needs, equipment requirements, and facility demands. 

• Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of chemical and electrochemical systems ranging from R&D to pilot scales 
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment 
• Help develop and document appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration procedures 
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to equipment and systems, including pump and valve rebuilds, cleaning, tube and pipe replacements 
• Perform routine calibrations and checks on various instruments measuring parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates 
• Contribute to the construction of new test systems and supporting infrastructure.  
• Maintain inventory and the systems plumbing shop area to our 6S standards 
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and outside agencies as needed 
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures 
• Perform facilities or building-related work requests when needed. This might include light plumbing issues, light HVAC, furniture assembly, installation of office equipment, whiteboards, and other typical facilities/building maintenance activities. 
• Ensure the facility is in a safe condition. This may include wall damage, snow shoveling, ceiling tile replacements, exterior trash pick-up, etc. Emergency response may be required in the case of flood, fire, or weather recovery to get the building secure 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 

What we need you to bring to the team:   

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of industry experience working as a technician or operator in a chemical, manufacturing, R&D environment or related (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)       
• Strong understanding of fluid flow processes and associated equipment 
• Experience working with and troubleshooting fluid flow equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation 
• Strong commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to procedures 
• Detail oriented mindset with a commitment to following procedures and carefully documenting data as required 
• Organizational and time management skills 
• Verbal and written communication skills 
• Basic building maintenance skills 
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, boiler systems and chillers 
• Experience with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint