Process Engineer

Join Our Team as Process Engineer: Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

About Vianode

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer specializing in powder plant operations to become part of our team in Canada. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Owner’s Team and external contractors to ensure technical precision and alignment with project objectives. Responsibilities will include reviewing technical documents, overseeing quality control, and coordinating with third-party suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration and Coordination

• Be an integral part of the Owner’s Team, with dedicated discipline responsibilities
• Review technical documentation, specifications, drawings, and calculations provided by the study contractor
• Provide formal feedback and guidance to ensure required quality, accuracy, and adherence to project goals and all relevant specifications
• Lead the internal process engineering discipline team

Technical Expertise

• Review designs and developed process systems for powder handling and processing
• Perform process simulations and optimizations to ensure efficiency and reliability
• Assess proposed specifications, process designs, equipment selections, and installation plans
• Evaluate the firm’s proposed solutions for safety, efficiency, and reliability
• Address any discrepancies or deviations from project specifications
• Propose useful document additions and improvements

Quality Control and Verification

• Act as the company’s liaison with the study contractor and any other relevant third-party suppliers within the process engineering discipline
• Verify that design and engineering work align with project specifications, safety standards, and industry best practices
• Ensure quality control of the study contractor’s proposal
• Conduct thorough quality control checks on process systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field andProfessional license
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with large-scale industrial projects, from FEED to execution phase
• Significant experience with powder processing and handling systems
• Proficiency with process simulation software
• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulations in Canada
• Strong communication skills and highly collaborative
• Availability to travel when needed

Location: Onsite, South West Ontario (specific location TBC)

• Onsite with visits to engineering offices, contractor offices and sites for walkthrough and other team meetings

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.

• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.

• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today !

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.