Pilot Engineer/Operator - Co-Op

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) and AIR TO FUELS TM 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

As the Pilot Engineer/Operator you are responsible for field operation of an automated pilot test filter system running in parallel with a full-scale demonstration unit. Theses tests under different operating conditions are critical to improving/optimizing performance and design of full-scale commercial installations. You are required to collect accurate and relevant data including sampling and laboratory analyses as required. This data will be analysed and reported for use in the planning of a greener future.

This position is an 8-month position starting September 2023.

This position is on-site and based in Squamish, BC.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Participate in reporting and presenting to senior management on testing progress plus new insights and/or concepts for testing
• Perform basic design calculations for different test configurations and participate in Management of Change procedures and safety reviews.
• Participate in test planning/scheduling/execution, writing operating procedures
• Sample and analyze the pilot test filter system
• Operate and maintain pilot test filter equipment in collaboration with plant operating and maintenance personnel
• Organize and report on data collected from the pilot test filter system

Safety

• Maintain the pilot unit in a safe condition in line with all applicable regulations.
• Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to safety.
• Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Education And Experience

Education:

• Currently enrolled in Chemical Engineering at a Canadian post-secondary institution (2nd or 3rd year).

Experience:

• Safe handling of chemical products is required.
• Thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset).
• Motivated curiosity and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and noisy work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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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