Direct Air Capture Operator — R&D & Plant Ops

Zero Carbon Systems; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zero Carbon Systems seeks an Operator to operate and monitor Direct Air Capture (DAC) R&D equipment in Brighton, CO. This full-time role supports new rig construction, ensures safe and efficient plant operations, and performs routine inspections of mechanical systems, collaborating with engineering staff to support testing and data collection.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience, a strong safety mindset, and the initiative to work independently in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating industrial process equipment.
• Ability to read P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with plant control systems or HMIs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong safety mindset and OSHA awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Direct Air Capture (DAC) equipment onsite.
• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical and liquid distribution systems.
• Participate in new rig builds following P&IDs and 3D models.
• Troubleshoot equipment and support testing, data collection.
• Document inspections using CMMS.
• Coordinate with engineers on experiments.
• Follow OSHA/EPA safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial equipment operation

Mechanical assembly

P&ID reading

SOP compliance

Safety mindset

Tool handling

Team collaboration

Math aptitude

Communication skills

HMI familiarity

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Zero Carbon Systems seeks an Operator to operate and monitor Direct Air Capture (DAC) R&D equipment in Brighton, CO. This full-time role supports new rig construction, ensures safe and efficient plant operations, and performs routine inspections of mechanical systems, collaborating with engineering staff to support testing and data collection.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience, a strong safety mindset, and the initiative to work independently in a fast-moving