Job Opportunity: Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician at Carbon Extracts
Position Overview
Carbon Extracts is looking for a Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician to manage the daily hydrocarbon extraction operations. The selected candidate will be tasked with producing high-quality cannabis extracts.
Key Responsibilities
The technician will collaborate closely with the product development team, supply chain manager, and quality assurance (QA) personnel to ensure adherence to all Health Canada regulations, Good Production Practices (GPP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Additionally, they will contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of extraction processes.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have experience in operating hydrocarbon extraction equipment and/or pressure vessels. A successful applicant will possess a strong understanding of hydrocarbon extraction techniques and connoisseur-grade product formulation. They should also demonstrate punctuality, efficiency, attention to detail, and effective time management skills.
Production Goals
The qualified individual will be accountable for achieving production targets while ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and cleaning of machinery. Proper documentation practices are also essential for this role.
Position Requirements
This role necessitates a comprehensive understanding of extraction equipment, processes, and standard operating procedures. The candidate must be adept at functioning in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively within a team as well as to work independently when required.
Responsibilities
- Operate hydrocarbon extraction machines and pressure vessels to produce various concentrates and extracts
- Actively operate commercial cannabis processing equipment and capable of speedy transfers.
- Participating in safety culture and team-based work environment
- Competency with machines (assembly/disassembly)
- Follow strict SOP’s and safety guidelines in accordance with Good Production Practices (GPP)
- Monitoring and extraction process and machinery daily and reporting responsibilities
- Meeting critical timelines and deliverables
- Adapt to changing production goals and timelines accordingly
- Using basic math calculation in the formulation processes
- Communicating process variables (weight, temperature, pressure, other settings)
- Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement in the quality of the products
- Extreme care for inputs and outputs of process
- Ensure the cleanliness and industrial hygiene of the work areas
- Working with compressed gases and pressurized vessels to produce various concentrates and extracts
- Handling of hot and cold materials, fragile components and delicate materials
- Coordinate extraction activities with QA to ensure extraction is performed per GPP or GMP standards.
- Other tasks as operationally required or needed.
Job Requirements:
- Technical/mechanical experience and or education
- Previous experience in Hydrocarbon extraction or in a closely similar role
- Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with compressed gas and hazardous materials
- Previous machine diagnostic skills
- Ability to carry out repetitive tasks
- Ability to lift and hold parts up to 50 lbs for assembly and disassembly of machines as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Familiarity with cannabis concentrates and consistencies
- Familiarity with basics of heating and cooling machines
- Ability to communicate problems/changes with equipment/process to solve technical and quality issues
- Efficient, detail oriented, and able to manage their time effectively
- Chemistry background is an asset
- Previous experience working in a cannabis LP
- Experience working with pumps and compressors is an asset
Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through Indeed. Please note that only applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.
Carbon Extracts values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Carbon Extracts reflects the communities and customers that we serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
