Plant Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate DAC process units, sorbent/regeneration systems, blowers, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps and related balance-of-plant equipment.
• Support commissioning and startup activities including pre-startup checks, functional testing, system flushes, and coordination with engineering.
• Monitor process parameters (flow, temperature, pressure, gas composition), execute control actions and maintain process stability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and process issues; perform corrective actions or coordinate maintenance teams.
• Conduct daily operational and safety checklists, rounds, and logs; escalate abnormal conditions promptly.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance, equipment adjustments, and minor repairs as required.
• Assess equipment performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and report degradation or opportunities for optimization.
• Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs), lockout/tagout, permit-to-work and all safety protocols.
• Participate in startup/post-startup performance testing, data collection, and root cause investigations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operator training; mentor junior operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet plant and project objectives.

Qualifications

• 4th Class Power Engineering certification (required).
• 5–10 years commissioning, startup and operating experience in industrial process plants (preferably with gas handling, thermal regeneration, chemical processing, or air separation equipment).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation and basic electrical controls.
• Experience assessing equipment performance and interpreting process data.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights; able to perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork orientation, and a desire to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Willingness to work rotating shift schedules, on-call rotation and flexible hours during commissioning phases.

Desired Assets

• Experience with carbon capture, adsorption/desorption systems, or CO2 handling.
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems, PID control and basic process simulation/data analysis tools.
• Trade certification (millwright, mechanic, electrician) or additional power engineering classes.