Deep Sky

Deep Sky

Plant Operator

Innisfail, AB, Canada · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 672 days ago
Data AnalysisPLCControlsLoad TestingManual TestingCommunicationProcess Simulation

About the role

  • About Deep Sky Deep Sky is at the forefront of addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change.
  • Located in Innisfail, Alberta, our commercial facility brings together multiple DAC systems from leading innovators around the world in a real-world operating environment.
  • Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting plant equipment and capture/regeneration processes while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • perform corrective actions or coordinate maintenance teams.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and operator training
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet plant and project objectives.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and process issues; perform corrective actions or coordinate maintenance teams.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and operator training; mentor junior operators.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation and basic electrical controls.
  • Experience assessing equipment performance and interpreting process data.
  • Experience with carbon capture, adsorption/desorption systems, or CO2 handling.
  • Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems, PID control and basic process simulation/data analysis tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
  • 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
  • Trade certification (millwright, mechanic, electrician) or additional power engineering classes.
  • Why Join Deep Sky? Be part of a mission-driven team focused on fighting climate change. Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative environment. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and professional development.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company info

  • If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of the future of carbon removal, we want to hear from you!

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