Electrochemical Technician
Boulder, CO
Travertine /
On-site
About Travertine
Travertine is a Climate Tech start-up based in Boulder, CO, that is rapidly scaling a technology for low-waste, carbon-negative production of critical elements, focusing on phosphoric acid production for our go-to-market. Our electrochemical process converts phosphate rock into phosphoric acid for EV batteries and fertilizers, as well as cementitious materials using carbon dioxide captured from the air. Travertine was spun out of UC Berkeley in 2022 to scale this process to gigatons of permanent CDR while massively reducing industrial waste.
Since its founding, Travertine has raised over $25M in capital, including over $5M in US Federal and State government grants. As one of the first companies to receive pre-purchases of CDR from the new Stripe-led $1B Frontier fund, and as founding members of the Carbon Removal Alliance, we are committed to industrial decarbonization at scale. We were named C&EN 10 startups to watch in 2022, a Bloomberg NEF Pioneer in 2023, and RMI Third Derivative 1st Gigaton Captured program participants in 2024. Today we are focused on scaling up commercial deployments of our technology, starting with a Demonstration Plant to be commissioned in mid-2025. We believe in developing practical approaches to solving the climate crisis.
The Role
Travertine is seeking a Technician to help advance its cutting edge electrochemical technology. This is an exciting opportunity for any technicians to make a meaningful impact towards improving the environment and the climate. This role will be responsible for set up, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and analysis of our electrolyzer test stations. 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 continuous and stable operation of our electrolyzer test stations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform standard electrolyzer operations under the guidance and supervision of senior personnel
- Maintain continuous electrolyzer operation, including daily check-ins, system monitoring, and weekly performance analysis
- Conduct standardized data analysis of electrolyzer performance with support from senior personnel
- Troubleshoot issues during electrolyzer durability experiments to minimize downtime
- Assist with upgrades and maintenance of electrolyzer stations, including piping, pump installation, and reactor setup
Required Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Associate degree or higher in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. Minimal 1+ 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.
- 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.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience operating electrochemical devices, including electrolyzers for water electrolysis, fuel cells, CO₂ electrolysis, flow batteries, or chlor-alkali 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Stock options
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401k with 100% match up to 3% of salary
- Flexible time off policy
$60,000 - $80,000 a year
This role is onsite and based in our Boulder, CO headquarters.
Salary is highly dependent on experience and skill set.
