<div>About AIRCO AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.</div>The PositionWe are seeking Process Operators (level I, II, &amp; III) to join our team. These roles will report to our Senior Plant Manager or Pilot Plant Manager. Process Operators will support the Operations team at AIRCO’s Innovation Center and AIRCO’s Air Factory, based in Brooklyn, NY.What you get to doOperation and Maintenance:<ul><li>Safely start-up, operate, monitor and shut-down process equipment including fixed bed flow reactors and auxiliary reactor systems at lab, pilot and production scales.</li><li>Operate tertiary electrolyzer and compressor systems for H₂ production.</li><li>Adjust, test, and operate pumps, valves, controls and other components of systems.</li><li>Monitor, record, and interpret process parameters and deviations as required on Honeywell Experion software.</li><li>Respond quickly to short-term business priorities and technology decision points by executing quick fabrication and set-up for various research test systems.</li><li>Monitor and complete regular preventative maintenance tasks, filter changes, sensor calibrations etc.</li></ul>Safety and Quality:<ul><li>Follow and contribute to safe work processes and safe operating procedures (SOPs).</li><li>Contribute to achieve acceptable quality standards, R&amp;D scale testing, and production uptime greater than 90%.</li></ul>Data Management and Troubleshooting:<ul><li>Obtain data exports and perform various calculations as required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed logbooks of operational activities.</li><li>In coordination with managers, troubleshooting and light repair of process equipment as well as coordinating with third party contractors where required.</li><li>Assist with system upgrades and improvements.</li><li>Assist with scaling up of AIRCO’s reactor technology. </li><li>Coordinate transportation and handling of inbound and outbound hazardous chemicals.</li></ul>Shift Flexibility:<ul><li>Flexible to work 12-hr day and night shifts to maintain a 24/7 continuous operational cycle.</li><li>Coordinate shift handovers effectively, providing detailed information to the incoming shift.</li></ul>Work Environment:<ul><li>Ability to work in potentially loud environments/different physical environments</li></ul><ul><li>Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull.</li><li>Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes).</li></ul>What you bring to AIRCO<ul><li>HS diploma and/or industry specific training/experience required</li><li>Veterans and candidates with 2-yr technology certificates or degrees are encouraged to apply</li><li>Experience operating chemical reaction systems or other pressure equipment</li><li>Experience in operating or and maintaining engineering equipment for chemical or petrochemical facilities</li><li>Experience working 12 hr shift work rotations in support of 24/7 operations</li><li>Familiar with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals</li><li>Ability to work proactively and independently with an eagerness to learn</li><li>Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and use specialized complex software</li><li>Team player with a strong passion for fostering a safe collaborative work environment</li><li>Interest in sustainability, technology, science, cultural progress, and startup environments</li><li>Must be able to complete FDNY Certificate of Fitness exams (A-35, G-98, C-92, and G-79) within 6 months of employment</li></ul>Bonus Points<ul><li>Research and development or process improvement experience.</li><li>Gas to liquids operations experience.</li></ul>Compensation Range: $30.00 - $34.00/hr. This position is overtime-eligible.Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, and be flexible to off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.The approximate compensation range and benefits listed may vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, and relevant industry expertise.<div>At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.I consent to transfer my data to Air Company in the U.S. and to its use in accordance with the Air Company <a href="https://www.aircompany.com/privacy/">Privacy Policy</a>, and I opt in to receiving information from Air Company. Air Company does not sell or share personal information to third parties within the meanings given under applicable laws. </div>

At AIR COMPANY we are paving a pathway to global decarbonization by transforming CO₂ into endless resources via industrial scale applications. Working with nature, rather than against it, our proprietary AIRMADE&trade; Technology mimics photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and water via renewable energy into carbon-negative chemicals and fuels. We have commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and have been awarded multiple government contracts from NASA and the United States Department of Defense. AIR COMPANY has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Fast Company World Changing Ideas and the XPRIZE for Carbon Removal. We are proudly headquartered in New York City and co-founded by Gregory Constantine (CEO) and Dr. Stafford Sheehan (CTO). Our team spans a diverse group of world-leading experts in chemistry, engineering and technological development and deployment. AIR COMPANY is backed by capital partners aligned with the company&rsquo;s mission to boldly transform industry including the US Department of Defense, NASA, Toyota Ventures, JetBlue Ventures and Carbon Direct.

Process Operator III

<div>About AIRCO AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.</div>The PositionWe are seeking Process Operators (level I, II, &amp; III) to join our team. These roles will report to our Senior Plant Manager or Pilot Plant Manager. Process Operators will support the Operations team at AIRCO’s Innovation Center and AIRCO’s Air Factory, based in Brooklyn, NY.What you get to doOperation and Maintenance:<ul><li>Safely start-up, operate, monitor and shut-down process equipment including fixed bed flow reactors and auxiliary reactor systems at lab, pilot and production scales.</li><li>Operate tertiary electrolyzer and compressor systems for H₂ production.</li><li>Adjust, test, and operate pumps, valves, controls and other components of systems.</li><li>Monitor, record, and interpret process parameters and deviations as required on Honeywell Experion software.</li><li>Respond quickly to short-term business priorities and technology decision points by executing quick fabrication and set-up for various research test systems.</li><li>Monitor and complete regular preventative maintenance tasks, filter changes, sensor calibrations etc.</li></ul>Safety and Quality:<ul><li>Follow and contribute to safe work processes and safe operating procedures (SOPs).</li><li>Contribute to achieve acceptable quality standards, R&amp;D scale testing, and production uptime greater than 90%.</li></ul>Data Management and Troubleshooting:<ul><li>Obtain data exports and perform various calculations as required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed logbooks of operational activities.</li><li>In coordination with managers, troubleshooting and light repair of process equipment as well as coordinating with third party contractors where required.</li><li>Assist with system upgrades and improvements.</li><li>Assist with scaling up of AIRCO’s reactor technology.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate transportation and handling of inbound and outbound hazardous chemicals.</li></ul>Shift Flexibility:<ul><li>Flexible to work 12-hr day and night shifts to maintain a 24/7 continuous operational cycle.</li><li>Coordinate shift handovers effectively, providing detailed information to the incoming shift.</li></ul>Work Environment:<ul><li>Ability to work in potentially loud environments/different physical environments</li></ul><ul><li>Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull.</li><li>Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes).</li></ul>What you bring to AIRCO<ul><li>HS diploma and/or industry specific training/experience required</li><li>Veterans and candidates with 2-yr technology certificates or degrees are encouraged to apply</li><li>Experience operating chemical reaction systems or other pressure equipment</li><li>Experience in operating or and maintaining engineering equipment for chemical or petrochemical facilities</li><li>Experience working 12 hr shift work rotations in support of 24/7 operations</li><li>Familiar with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals</li><li>Ability to work proactively and independently with an eagerness to learn</li><li>Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and use specialized complex software</li><li>Team player with a strong passion for fostering a safe collaborative work environment</li><li>Interest in sustainability, technology, science, cultural progress, and startup environments</li><li>Must be able to complete FDNY Certificate of Fitness exams (A-35, G-98, C-92, and G-79) within 6 months of employment</li></ul>Bonus Points<ul><li>Research and development or process improvement experience.</li><li>Gas to liquids operations experience.</li></ul>Compensation Range: $30.00 - $34.00/hr. This position is overtime-eligible.Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, and be flexible to off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.The approximate compensation range and benefits listed may vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, and relevant industry expertise.<div>At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.I consent to transfer my data to Air Company in the U.S. and to its use in accordance with the Air Company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aircompany.com/privacy/">Privacy Policy</a>, and I opt in to receiving information from Air Company. Air Company does not sell or share personal information to third parties within the meanings given under applicable laws.&nbsp;</div>

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