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Plant Operator Jobs in Grande Prairie, Alberta at Via Separations
Title: Plant Operator
Company: Via Separations
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Via Separations is a rapidly growing Boston-area startup dedicated to eliminating CO2 emissions from industrial manufacturing processes. At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms. Our team has doubled in size in the last year, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort.
We are passionate about global climate impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!
Plant Operators will oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Project KODIAK: a newly-constructed first of a kind membrane filtration plant, located within the International Paper pulp mill in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Plant Operators will work in rotating shifts to support the initial commissioning of the KODIAK plant as well as 24/7 commercial operations post-commissioning. Plant Operators will report to–and take direction from–the KODIAK Site Manager, who serves as chief liaison between Via Separations (US), International Paper (CA), and the KODIAK Operational Staff.
Position Responsibilities:
Continuously monitoring KODIAK system performance from the control room human-machine interface (HMI) or mobile monitoring device
Responding to abnormal system conditions and taking action in accordance with Emergency Action Procedures (EAPs)
Conducting routine shift rounds and inspections of all operating equipment within the KODIAK facility;Updated 3/2024
Taking emergency actions for injuries, unsafe conditions, natural disasters, or hazard conditions such as fire or electrical faults
Executing system fillings, drainings, startups, shutdowns, clean-in-place (CIP) cycles, and other system evolutions covered by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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
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
Properly preserving, labeling, transporting, and storing out-of-service membranes for later use
Providing continuous feedback and recommendations for the improvement of KODIAK system safety, operations, procedures, and ergonomics.
Required Competencies & Certifications:
All Operators: Class 5 Drivers License
H2S Alive (or equivalent) Safety Ticket
First Aid and Basic CPR
Basic computer literacy (email, virtual meetings, spreadsheets, …
