Mechanical Technologist

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

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Mechanical Technologist will work on mechanical engineering documents and additional objectives as defined by your management chain. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer, you will support the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of projects at Carbon Engineering’s Innovation Center to modify existing equipment or install new equipment. You must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where you work independently or with a team of engineers towards multiple deadlines. Working from the office, inside the operating facility, and traveling to engage with vendors, partners, and oversee their work is expected.

This position is a full-time, 40hrs/week position.  This position is eligible for the 9/80 work schedule to offer a flexible work schedule. 

This role is based in Squamish, BC.

Health Safety and Environment 

• 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.
• Actively participate in Process Hazard Analysis studies and Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production Engineers at the demonstration plant to troubleshoot equipment, develop modifications, and engineer those modifications.
• Support projects through to completion by developing and reviewing mechanical engineering deliverables such as Equipment Specs/Datasheets, Isometrics, Arrangement drawings, Vendor Bid comparisons.
• Support the commissioning of projects you helped design by conducting site reviews and inspections.
• Interface with the in-house Operations and Technology Development teams, external engineering partners, and vendors/fabricators.
• Support engineering team in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date repository of facility documentation.
• Interest in development of new technologies and products.
• Foster and maintain a positive culture within the Engineering Team; a questioning mindset and recognize failure as a learning opportunity.

Education: 

• Mechanical Technologists diploma or related similar.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in chemical plant projects, or chemical plant operation. Experience from pulp and paper, water treatment, oil and gas or similar industrial environments is desired.  

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Experience with P&ID drafting in AutoCAD is a plus.

Carbon Engineering offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Base salary for an intermediate role is $80,325 to $105,000
• 15 to 20% target for annual bonus
• 5% RRSP available after 1-year of service
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vacation & Sick Days plus flexible work schedules, like 9/80, supporting a healthy work life balance
• Mobile phone allowance

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.

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.