Lab / Quality Technician

Lab / Quality Technician

Full-time, Permanent

One-site

Location : Aliceville, AL

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?

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 : Think

this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.

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