Site Operational Lead, Deep Sky Alpha

Deep Sky; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in climate innovation is seeking a Site Operational Lead for their pilot facility in Innisfail, Alberta. This role involves leading the operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while optimizing direct air capture technologies. An ideal candidate will possess strong engineering credentials and extensive operational experience in technical settings, showcasing a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Unlimited vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operational management.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing pilot plants or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance of the direct air capture facility.
• Manage a team of operators and support staff.
• Coordinate and manage direct air capture pilot tests.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Technical aptitude

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Deep Sky is at the forefront of combating climate change through innovative carbon removal technologies. We are embarking on an ambitious project, Deep Sky Alpha, our pilot and demonstration facility designed to test the most promising direct air capture technologies for scale up, located in Innisfail, Alberta. To achieve this milestone, we are seeking an experienced Site Operational Lead to lead the operations and maintenance of this state-of-the-art facility.

As Site Operational Lead, Deep Sky Alpha you will play a vital operating role in operating and managing our state-of-the-art direct air capture facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong track-record in operating and managing large-scale demonstration plants in the industrial sector, such as chemical processes, with a passion for environmental sustainability and technological innovation.

This role is based in Innisfail, Alberta.

In this role you will work closely with the VP, Site Operations to:

• Lead the setup and operational management of the pilot facility, ensuring all systems function within set parameters.
• Hire, train, and manage a team of operators and support staff, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the implementation of health and safety protocols throughout the facility.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of 10 direct air capture pilot tests, including scheduling, resource allocation, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize DAC processes.
• Maintain compliance with all governmental regulations and environmental guidelines.

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental or similar. Advanced degrees and professional engineering designation (P.Eng) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational management within a technical or industrial setting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing pilot plants or industrial operations, preferably in the environmental technology or chemical processing industries.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex processes.
• Commitment to upholding high safety and environmental standards.

Compensation and benefits:

• A competitive salary based on experience and participation in the capital of our innovative company in the climate field.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Unlimited vacation