Plant Operator

Innisfail, AB

Full Time

Posted September 17, 2024

$120k - $179k· Est.

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Source: Lever View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Carbon Capture
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Deep Sky is at the forefront of addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change.

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.

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.
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.