Control Room Operator

Cyclic Materials Inc.•Kingston, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply. We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review. We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling. The Control Room Operator at our HUB500 Hydrometallurgy plant located in Kingston, Ontario will report to the Operations Shift Supervisor and act as backup to the supervisor. The position will perform the daily, weekly and hourly activities and preventative maintenance checks required to operate the plant, and maintain a highly reliable, tour-ready facility including but not limited to: Operating and monitoring the computer-based control system within its design parameters Monitoring tank levels, pumping flow rates, reagent addition rates, tank pH, and temperature, etc. Inspecting the circuits regularly to detect process deviations and have them corrected as soon as possible. Making control system adjustments in response to process test results Operating, monitoring and maintaining as appropriate including chiller, boiler, compressor and oxygen generator Periodic process sampling and testing Tracking of measurements on a control chart Reporting downtime Performing temporary supervisor duties for absences coverage The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, that supports trust, performance, quality, and safety in the operation.

Requirements

Past control room operator experience required.
Strong computer and problem-solving skills
Ability to understand and respond to process lab test results
Ability to lift and carry up to 20kg
Ability to sit, stand, bend and work in awkward positions for extended periods of time
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot process systems an asset.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work on a rotating 12 hour shift schedule, 7 days / week, days and nights, rotational basis, including holidays
Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment, with hazardous materials

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Experience in hydrometallurgical processes would be an asset

Responsibilities

Assist in writing SOPs
Assist in installation of equipment
Assist in training of operators
Complete preproduction training
Painting, and labelling of equipment and structures as required
Operate and monitor on-site chiller, boiler, compressor and oxygen plants.
Perform routine process sampling, process quality checks, and control charting
Interface with the Plant Metallurgist to conduct plant optimization campaigns and provide feedback.
Complete daily assessments of the specific tasks assigned to ensure all job hazards and controls are understood
Enter and adjust product information in the inventory management system
Performing temporary supervisor duties for absences coverage and ongoing managing and monitoring the work of process operators
Occasional use of a forklift, pallet jack, floor washer, and other small equipment
Troubleshoot process equipment and escalate for assistance where required
Perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment where qualified to do so.
Participates, as required, in daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections to ensure housekeeping and safety standards are always maintained.
Participates as required in the daily discussion on evaluation of operating and maintenance losses and action plans to prevent recurrence.
Work with the lab to understand process deviations and control them
Other duties as assigned