Senior Plant Process Engineer

Svante Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Svante Inc. in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a senior process engineer to lead the design, development, commissioning, startup support, and optimization of commercial-scale carbon capture facilities.

The role requires collaboration with customers, EPC contractors and vendors to advance solid sorbent carbon capture technology from pilot to full-scale deployment. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years in process engineering, a chemical engineering degree, and hands-on experience with gas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years in process engineering for industrial facilities.
• Experience with solvent-based CO2 capture or gas separation plants.
• Knowledge of gas processing, utilities, steam generation, and carbon capture tech.
• Proficiency in MS Office and process simulators (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design, development, commissioning, startup support, and optimization of commercial-scale carbon capture facilities.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, process simulations, design calculations, and operating philosophies.
• Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to deploy Svante’s carbon capture technology at scale.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance; participate in risk assessments and mitigation.

Skills

Process engineering

Gas processing

Project leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical 4 (T4)

Working Mode: Hybrid (4 days per week in office)

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

• Lead the process engineering design, development, commissioning, startup support, and optimization of commercial-scale carbon capture facilities across a range of industrial sectors.
• Develop and review key process engineering deliverables, including process simulations, design calculations, reports, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, and operating philosophies.
• Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to advance Svante’s solid sorbent carbon capture technology from pilot and demonstration applications to full-scale commercial deployment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in process engineering, including the design, development, commissioning, and operation of industrial process facilities.
• Experience in solvent-based CO₂ capture plants using Selective Chemical Absorption Solvents and Thermal Kinetic Optimization processes, or relevant experience in gas separation processing or gas power plants.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas processing systems, utility systems, steam generation, and carbon capture technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus.

Bonus Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in carbon capture technologies.
• Experience in gas plant construction, commissioning, and project engineering management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations.

What Success looks like in this role:

• Provide technical leadership throughout project development and execution phases, ensuring process engineering deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Prepares Basis of Design document including design standards, site conditions, available utilities, emission and waste streams limitations, and overall performance requirements for the carbon capture system.
• Ensures all processes within projects comply with safety regulations and environmental standards. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Presenting papers and reference cases at technical conferences

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate’s relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!