Textile waste is a growing global challenge. Syre’s mission is to decarbonize and dewaste textiles, starting with the world's biggest fiber, polyester. By implementing true textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, we want to drive the transition from a linear to a circular value chain by putting textile waste to use, over and over again.

Do you enjoy performing hands-on operational work with a significant purpose? Do you want to be part of a collaborative and international team driving real climate impact via technology development? If so, join Syre's technology team as a Pilot Plant Operations Technician - where you will be responsible for preparing materials and operating process equipment to chemically recycle polyester textile waste from apparel, automotive, and home furnishings back into new textiles. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is developing and scaling game changing technology. You will be responsible for preparing feedstock and reagents and operating pilot scale chemical processing equipment while maintaining a safe and organized facility environment as part of a team. Come learn, grow, and contribute meaningful work as we hyperscale from pilot to commercial!

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Perform hands-on Operations work of pilot scale chemical processes, including preparing large-scale feedstock and reagents; monitoring process control panels; operating and adjusting process equipment; and safely handling materials throughout day-to-day operations
• Monitor and document process conditions via various instrument readings and electronic data acquisition
• Conduct routine plant operational tests
• Communicate observations and conclusions clearly in verbal and written formats
• Ensure plant equipment is maintained and functioning properly
• Operate equipment for shipping, receiving, and warehousing of raw materials and product (fork truck, pallet jack)
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain an organized and safe facility environment, adhering to all workplace safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment
• Additional operational support of the team as needed
• Work collaboratively as part of an international interdisciplinary team

We would prefer if you have/are

• High school diploma required with some post high school education (e.g. trade school, community college, or university curriculum) or significant demonstrated on-the-job hands on operational experience
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and able to meet physical demands of the role
• Fork truck experience preferred
• Proven track record of workplace safety
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint and ability to learn other software tools 
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment 
• Are fluent in English both orally and in writing (professional English required)

You will be reporting to our Scientific Implementation Officer and location is Greater Raleigh, North Carolina site.

Syre is an international company with a Swedish soul. We are a growing team of scalemakers – dedicated optimists and pioneers, together on a quest to drive the great textile shift. At Syre, we always appreciate it if you would be described as purpose-driven, action-oriented, innovative, change navigator and team player. Our team members are offered an international environment of innovation and speed, and we embrace diversity in all forms. Together we are here to build an impact company with green transition at its core – for our customers, partners, investors, and most of all, for our planet.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply with confidence - we look forward to hearing from you (in English)!