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Via Separations

Via Separations

11-50 employees

Membrane technology for industrial filtration solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Entry, Junior

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Located within the International Paper pulp mill in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Class 5 Drivers License
  • H2S Alive (or equivalent) Safety Ticket
  • First Aid and Basic CPR
  • ABSA power/steam certification preferred
  • Basic computer literacy (email, virtual meetings, spreadsheets, word processing)
  • Ability to work in rotating shifts up to 12 hrs (days and nights)
  • Ability to conduct physical labor (lifting heavy material, operating hand tools, turning valves, working in tight spaces)
  • Ability to work while wearing a negative pressure respirator (up to 2hrs)
  • Comfortable working at heights up to 36 ft (AWP, ladders, scaffolding)
Responsibilities
  • Conducting routine shift rounds and inspections of all operating equipment within the KODIAK facility;
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment or membrane failures;
  • Conducting general facility preservation and housekeeping;
  • Conducting general maintenance tasks, such as equipment lubrication, valve packing adjustments, and repairs of minor leaks;
  • Establishing safe system layups and setting LOTO isolations in support of maintenance evolutions;
  • Reviewing maintenance boundaries and conducting pre-inspections and certifications of worksites prior to line breaks or cut-ins by maintenance parties;
  • Conducting manual changeouts of membrane housings;
  • Performance testing out-of-service membranes and recording test results;
  • Drawing fluid samples from process streams and transporting samples to the appropriate laboratories;
  • Conducting chemical analyses on samples, recording test results in chemistry databases, and properly disposing of samples in accordance with test procedures.

Via Separations specializes in industrial filtration technology, focusing on improving process efficiency and reducing costs for various industries. The company's main product is an advanced membrane platform that enhances filtration processes by using better materials. This technology can cut energy consumption by up to 90% compared to traditional thermal separation methods, which are widely used in industries like chemical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. Via Separations differentiates itself from competitors by offering a unique membrane solution that not only saves energy but also boosts operational efficiency. The company aims to provide substantial energy savings and cost-effective separation methods to its clients, generating revenue through product sales, installation, maintenance services, and licensing agreements.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$55.7M

Headquarters

Watertown, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for sustainable processes boosts Via's membrane technology adoption.
  • Government incentives for clean energy support Via's scaling efforts.
  • Pulp and paper industry adoption aligns with Via's pilot trials.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition may impact Via's market share and pricing.
  • Dependence on government funding poses risks if policy shifts occur.
  • Economic downturns in key industries could reduce demand for Via's products.

What makes Via Separations unique

  • Via Separations offers a novel membrane technology reducing energy use by 90%.
  • The company targets 12% of US energy wasted in chemical separations annually.
  • Via's technology is spun out of MIT, scaling up over 10 million times.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

12+ weeks of paid Family Leave

Paid Flex time off

Paid time off for Company holidays

Company Equity