YOUR MISSION

Join a pioneering team in their scale-up phase. As Production Plant Operator, you’ll be a key operational member of the team running our first commercial production plant. This is not a traditional plant operator role — it’s a rare opportunity to shape, commission, and optimize a first-of-its-kind production system for carbon-negative materials.
You’ll be responsible for the daily production activities, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical systems, working closely with our engineering and production teams. We’re looking for someone with deep hands-on experience, strong technical know-how, and a problem-solver mindset who thrives in an evolving, early-stage environment. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, precision, and teamwork.

ABOUT US

ecoLocked is a climate tech startup that focuses on carbon removal and innovations in the materials sector. We develop sustainable building materials based on biochar, a scalable carbon-negative material. Our goal is to enable the transition to a green construction sector and turn buildings into true carbon sinks – and ultimately enable a positive climate impact in the range of gigatons!
We strive for a nurturing, inclusive and motivating work environment where each team member is enabled to grow and can directly contribute to ecoLocked’s growth trajectory. Together, our vision is to grow a world class, leading climate tech company that delivers long-lasting positive climate impact for our society and planet!

• Operate and monitor production systems: Manage mechanical processes including sieving and milling units, mixers, pumps, conveyors, and dosing systems; ensure stable operation of all key equipment
• Material handling: Safely load, unload, store, and track raw materials and finished products; manage material flow and ensure proper waste handling
• Troubleshooting & optimization: Quickly identify process issues or bottlenecks; apply practical know-how to implement fixes or workarounds with minimal downtime
• Preventive maintenance & repair: Conduct regular inspections, mechanical adjustments, basic electrical checks, and support repair work when needed
• Ensure quality & safety: Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures; uphold high product quality standards through consistent process checks
• Support plant commissioning: Collaborate with engineering to fine-tune and ramp up new equipment and systems during startup and scaling phases
• Foster teamwork & knowledge-sharing: Partner closely with other plant operators and cross-functional teams to coordinate shifts, share best practices, and support each other in meeting production and safety goals
• Document and improve: Keep clear operational logs and incident reports; actively suggest improvements to plant processes and safety