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Maintenance Operations

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Grande Prairie

Requirements

  • Class 5 Drivers License
  • H2S Alive (or equivalent) Safety Ticket
  • First Aid and Basic CPR
  • Basic computer literacy (email, virtual meetings, spreadsheets, word processing)
  • Ability to work in rotating shifts up to 12 hrs (days and nights)
  • Ability to conduct physical labor (lifting heavy material, operating hand tools, turning valves, working in tight spaces)
  • Ability to work while wearing a negative pressure respirator (up to 2hrs)
  • Comfortable working at heights up to 36 ft (AWP, ladders, scaffolding)
  • Electrical/Instrument & Controls experience

Responsibilities

  • Conducting routine shift rounds and inspections of all operating equipment within the KODIAK facility;
  • 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;
  • 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.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Maintenance Operations Technician at Via Separations?

The primary responsibilities include conducting routine inspections of operating equipment, troubleshooting equipment or membrane failures, performing general maintenance tasks, establishing safe system layups, reviewing maintenance boundaries, conducting manual changeouts of membrane housings, and performing chemical analyses on fluid samples.

Is experience in Electrical/Instrument & Controls mandatory for this position?

No, Electrical/Instrument & Controls experience is preferred but not required for the Maintenance Operations Technician position.

What are the required certifications for this job?

The required certifications include a Class 5 Driver's License, H2S Alive (or equivalent) Safety Ticket, and First Aid and Basic CPR.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The Maintenance Operations Technician must be able to work in rotating shifts of up to 12 hours, which may include both days and nights.

Are there physical requirements for this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability to conduct physical labor, including lifting heavy materials, operating hand tools, working in tight spaces, and being comfortable working at heights of up to 36 feet.

Will I have to wear safety gear while working?

Yes, technicians will need to work while wearing a negative pressure respirator for up to 2 hours as part of safety protocols.

What type of team environment can I expect at Via Separations?

You can expect a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team that values diversity of thought, creative solutions, and collaboration at the intersection of engineering, society, and impact.

How does Via Separations approach diversity and inclusion?

Via Separations values and prioritizes diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered equally for employment.

What type of facility will I be working in as a Maintenance Operations Technician?

You will be working in a newly-constructed membrane filtration plant, specifically Project KODIAK, located within the International Paper pulp mill in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

What is the unique mission of Via Separations?

Via Separations is dedicated to eliminating CO2 emissions from industrial manufacturing processes and focuses on creating climate technologies that drive value for industrial customers.

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Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
11-50
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Via Separations, we take a materials approach to the world's wasted energy. We are optimistic about scientific progress, passionate about global impact, and creative in everything we do. We are not afraid of hard problems, and we encourage each other to live at the intersections of disciplines, act on great ideas, and design everything. Via eliminates energy use in industrial processes, enabling pathways for a more sustainable, resource efficient future. With its core filtration technology, Via can slash the energy used in separation processes by 90%. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by The Engine, Safar Partners, Prime Impact Fund, and MassCEC.