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 y ou’re looking to make an impact and join a team t hat’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
Electra is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Senior Plant Operator to support routine operations at its production facility during routine shifts (Day or Night, including weekends).
We need highly attentive, technically skilled operators to oversee and manage real-time production operations on the production floor and from a centralized control room. This role is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous plant performance by monitoring process parameters, responding to and resolving alarms, proactively engaging with leadership and engineering, and coordinating with fellow operators and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong situational awareness and a commitment to operational excellence.
This role involves executing semi-routine tasks using established procedures, operating SCADA and DCS control equipment, and supporting safe, efficient plant performance .
Responsibilities include:
Follow safety protocols, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean work environment
Operate both continuous and batch electrochemical plant equipment as well as full plant automation systems according to standard operating procedures
Adjust operation parameters within ranges using DCS, SCADA, or PLC interfaces to proactively maintain performance and quality
Execute startup, shutdown, and changeover activities on pumping, piping, heating, cooling, reaction, separation, filtration, conveying, loading and unloading supersacks, tote swaps, crane operations, filling, mixing and transport operations
Monitor process parameters, maintain desired status, and report deviations or abnormalities
Respond to process alarms and safely remedy conditions to desired state
Responsible for preparing, following, and issuing Life Critical Safety Permits, including Lock Out Tag Out Try Out, Line Break, Hot Work, Confined Space.
Perform digital transactions in ERP system matching physical movement of materials
Assist with running process equipment , including filter presses, with the ability to remove bulk waste materials in bags to proper storage locations
Conduct sampling and testing per quality guidelines with the ability to adjust process parameters based on sample results
Perform routine inspections and basic troubleshooting of equipment
Record operational data logs and maintain accurate shift logs
Support troubleshooting efforts and assist in diagnosing equipment or process issues
Support maintenance team members during planned or unplanned shutdowns
Communicate effectively with team members, maintenance and supervisors
Participate in safety meetings, shift handovers and continuous improvement efforts
Flexibility required to work various shifts, including daytime, swing shifts, and evenings. Overtime shifts will be required and may be mandatory.
What we need you to bring to the team:
High school diploma or GED with equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience in industrial operations experience
Experience with chemical, metallurgical, mining, brewing, pharma, utility or industrial processing systems
Experience in continuous or batch processing environment
Experience controlling industrial processes via SCADA or DCS
Ability to follow…