Technician
Boulder, CO, USA
USD 65k-80k / year + Equity
About Travertine
Travertine is an Industrial Transformation company based in Boulder, CO, that is rapidly scaling a technology for sulfur-decoupled production of critical minerals, starting with phosphate. Our technology enables large-scale circularity in extractive industries while simultaneously decarbonizing building materials. We do this by electrochemically recycling chemical byproducts, sulfate wastes, into sulfuric acid and valuable mineral co-products.
Sulfuric acid is the world's most used inorganic chemical and is vital for producing a wide range of critical elements including phosphate, lithium, copper, nickel, and rare earth elements. Travertine's technology solves the dual problems of sulfur supply vulnerability and large-scale chemical waste disposal. Our transformative process changes the fundamental material balance of critical mineral production, laying the groundwork for an industry liberated from fossil inputs and their legacy impacts.
Since founding, Travertine has raised over $29M in capital, including over $5M in US Federal and State government grants. We are an accomplished and driven team recognized by C&EN 10 startups to watch in 2022, Bloomberg NEF Pioneers in 2023, RMI Third Derivative 1st Gigaton Captured program in 2024, Mining Cleantech Challenge in 2026, and are a founding member of the Carbon Removal Alliance. Travertine designed, built, and successfully operated our core technology Demonstration Plant in Rochester, NY for over 3,000 hours, and delivered the project on-time and on-budget. We are now developing our first commercial plant, which will be the only new phosphate plant built on US soil in over 50 years.
The Role
Travertine is seeking a Technician to help advance its cutting edge process and electrochemical technology. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact towards improving the environment while working with innovative technology. This role will be responsible for set up, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and analysis of experimental work packages. You will collaborate with an exceptional team of scientists and engineers throughout the company. Success in this position requires a proactive and responsible mindset to ensure safe, continuous and stable operation of our process development pilot plant infrastructure and electrochemical test stations.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with chemicals and equipment in a safe and thoughtful manner
- Setup and perform experiments at lab and pilot scale under the supervision of senior colleagues, collect and submit samples, organize and analyze data, and report data to senior colleagues
- Perform standard electrochemical device operations under the guidance and supervision of senior personnel
- Maintain continuous device operation, including daily check-ins, system monitoring, and periodic performance analysis
- Conduct standardized data analysis of electrolyzer performance with support from senior colleagues
- Troubleshoot issues during experiments to minimize downtime
- Assist with upgrades and maintenance of experimental systems and infrastructure, including piping, pump installation, and reactor setup and cleanout, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Associate degree or higher in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. Minimal 2+ years experience in benchtop experiments and/or chemical processes.
- Continuous-flow test station maintenance: Hands-on experience in building and maintaining chemical apparatus or unit operations designed for continuous flow processes.
- Experience working with chemical lab bench and pilot equipment and processes
- Communication: Strong teamwork skills with a proactive approach to sharing observations and findings from assigned experiments.
- Organization & Safety: Detail oriented and organized with careful attention to environmental health and safety.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating electrochemical devices, including electrolyzers for water electrolysis, fuel cells, CO₂ electrolysis, flow batteries, or chlor-alkali processes
- Experience working with chemical lab bench and pilot equipment and processes
- Experience supporting 24/7 continuous operation systems
- Proficient in using machine shop equipment for piping assembly and modifications
- Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems for flow systems
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Stock options
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401k with 100% match up to 3% of salary
- Flexible time off policy
Salary Range:
This role is onsite and based in our Boulder, CO headquarters.
Salary range is highly dependent on skill set and experience: $65,000-$80,000 per yr.
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