Field Operations Lead

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Operations Field Level 4

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:

As the Field Operations Lead, you will ensure the operational readiness of the pilot plant for the demonstration site to verify that the plant is fully prepared for smooth, efficient, and safe operations. The position requires frequent travel and deployment to various sites to install, commission, operate, and maintain equipment, and to train site operators.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Process Operator, with a strong understanding of plant operations and safety protocols.
• You have a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in operations, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• You have a background in technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience, enabling you to adapt to complex systems and processes.
• You have a strong safety focus, and experience in the Oil & Gas industry is considered an asset.
• You have completed safety certifications such as First Aid, H2S Alive, WHMIS, and Basic Firefighting—or are willing to obtain them through company-provided training.
• You have a valid Power Engineer ticket or equivalent certification, meeting the operational requirements of the facility.
• You have strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, across process, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• You have a proven track record of delivering results, consistently meeting schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
• You have a valid driver’s license, enabling travel to various sites as required.
  
  

What Success looks like in this role:

• You will travel frequently (up to 75%) to sites across Europe and North America, including deployment to a Demo site for the duration of test campaigns.
• You will execute the Pilot Plant commissioning and test plans, working closely with site Crafts and Svante Subject Matter Experts to ensure successful startup and operation.
• You will monitor and operate the pilot plant within defined parameters, adjusting process variables in collaboration with the Process Engineering team to meet test objectives.
• You will ensure the installation and operation of the Pilot Plant aligns with the design intent, conducting inspections and performing maintenance to minimize downtime.
• You will train and oversee Site Operators, providing daily operational guidance and ensuring safe and efficient plant performance.
• You will coordinate onsite maintenance and repair activities, ensuring all work is conducted safely and in compliance with site protocols.
• You will maintain accurate records, including equipment performance, maintenance logs, and incident reports, and generate daily operational reports for management.
• You will collaborate with project teams on the development and review of key project documents such as commissioning plans, test plans, and safety procedures.
  
  

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!