Grow your career. Be the difference. Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating. As a member of the CE team, you'll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies. We're a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions. Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies
Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world. Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values.
At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed. Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard. We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team.
Position Scope
The role of Research Operator is to efficiently operate and maintain test equipment at the lab, bench, and pilot scale . This includes performing maintenance and upkeep of day-to-day operations of the R&D test equipment. They ensure that equipment is functioning properly, troubleshoot issues, and conduct regular maintenance tasks. Additionally, they contribute to general facility upkeep activities such as keeping the workspace clean and organized. Maintaining facility organization is vital to ensure smooth operations and enhance productivity.

• This role requires to be onsite in Squamish, BC.

• This role is permanent full-time and requires occasional night shifts and weekend shifts based on research needs.

Safety

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture.
• Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.
• Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate research equipment as required.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for plant operations as required.
• Execute, assess and sign-off on proper LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures.
• Complete modification/upgrade work packages and other tasks as detailed.
• Perform lab sampling and analysis to monitor and control plant performance.
• Adjust process parameters to achieve targeted results outlined in test plans.
• Execute troubleshooting analysis of research equipment.
• Perform safety checks and audits.
• Monitor parameters using HMI and routine plant walk throughs.
• Monitor, adjust, and complete modifications on equipment.
• Provide input for or complete reports.
• Label and tag plant equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklift and boom lift.

Administration

• Identify, capture and communicate lessons learned and implement solutions where appropriate.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and permits for plant operations.
• Request, coordinate and support maintenance requirements with the Maintenance Team.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors working on site.
• Provide support, guidance, training and coaching for new Operators.

Education and Experience
Education:

• Chemical Technology Diploma, Engineering Technology Diploma, Power Engineering certification or similar is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Experience: 2-4 years of plant operations experience in pulp and paper, water treatment, oil and gas or similar industrial environment.
• 2+ years experience in an industrial or laboratory setting
• Experience in an R&D environment considered an asset.
• Knowledge of safe industrial work practices

Key Competencies:

• Thrive in a fast-paced, agile business and R&D environment.
• Understanding of how an R&D environment operates and ability to work within an innovative team.
• Collaborate well in a team environment, including comfort working in the cross-functional interface between technical, business, and administrative teams
• High level of independence and self-motivation – ability to come to the table ready with solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and strategically.
• Demonstrated excellence in technical writing.
• Language of work: English

Offers and Benefits
Carbon Engineering offers a competitive compensation package including extended health benefits.
Our location in the outdoor recreation hub of Squamish gives you access to world class skiing, mountain biking, climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities within minutes of the office, while in close proximity to Vancouver, one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse cities in Canada.
The base salary for this role is $69,700-$82,000 per year. There is also a bonus incentive.

Joining Carbon Engineering provides you more than a career – it's a calling for those who are ready to make a difference in climate action. We provide hope.
Carbon Engineering is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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