Pilot Plant Operator

CarbonScape is rapidly expanding its pilot plant operations and needs additional team members to support this next stage of growth. Join us at our Riverlands facility near Blenheim and help produce biographite, a sustainable battery material made using CarbonScape’s innovative technology.

The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will operate production equipment and handle materials in our pilot facility. You’ll help produce consistent, high-quality materials, collect operating data to support process design and development, and contribute to improving how we work. You’ll learn how our equipment operates and work with the production team to support safe, reliable and predictable production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production equipment and handling materials safely.
• Supporting consistent production of high-quality battery materials.
• Learning how each equipment item operates and helping optimise its performance.
• Collecting accurate operating data to support process development.
• Identifying and contributing to practical improvement opportunities.
• Working with the team to maintain safe, reliable and efficient plant operations.

Candidate Requirements

You will bring:

• At least one year of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Honesty, sound judgement and the ability to work well in a multicultural team.
• A willingness to learn and a practical, get-things-done approach.
• Initiative and a positive attitude towards new challenges.
• A collaborative approach and interest in contributing to the team, our culture and shared objectives.
• Eligibility to work lawfully in New Zealand.

A qualification at NCEA Level 4 or above, or equivalent, would be an advantage. A current first aid certificate would also be beneficial.

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative company in the rapidly growing battery materials space. As a key member of our growing team, you will be rewarded with competitive remuneration and the chance to develop and maximise your skills alongside energised colleagues.