Facility Install Technician

Company: AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP's technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We're fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we're always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com. AMP is hiring a Facility Install Technician reporting to the Director of PMO. This will be based out of our Portsmouth, VA with a large amount of travel. This position will focus on assisting in the mechanical installation efforts in our AMP systems. As our Facility Install Technician , you will work to: Conduct the installation or equipment replacement, as per the installation drawings Operate various types of lifting equipment Install standard and specialized equipment Attach equipment parts and components using bolting, welding and oxy-cutting Weld parts following the assembly. Supervisory Responsibilities: None The successful candidate will have: Required: Technical knowledge in hydraulic, mechanical, electric and control Ability to read plans Be organized, pay attention to details and have a sense of responsibility Good interpersonal and communication skills Highly proficient with common field electrical tools Familiarity with electrical and mechanical drawings Imaginative and open mind for problem solving Personable demeanor for interacting with contractors and coworkers Ability to work equally well in a team or individually A desire to learn something new everyday, then teach a teammate Extremely resourceful - known as a person who "finds a way to get it done" Available for flexible hours and frequent travel (80%) Preferred: Excitement about artificial intelligence and recycling. This is cutting edge development in the world of industrial A.I. automation so you should enjoy being experimental, be ready to rapidly iterate, and have the know-how to install/maintain reliable and repeatable systems. Ability to weld in several positions Competency with standard office computer applications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required Technical/Associates degree preferred. Experience: 3 years of relevant professional experience Working Conditions/Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, and ability to accurately see and label color. Working Locations: When not traveling, AMP Headquarters in Louisville, CO for as needed team meetings or working from home. Travel Requirements: Up to 80% or more depending on projects Schedule: Project Dependent AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate's qualifications. Benefits Information: Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection. Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability. Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Contributions! 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching). 14 days Accruing PTO Benefits start the day you start 6 Accrued Sick Days. Eight (8) paid holidays We'll consider applications on an ongoing basis.

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