Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Oxy•Squamish, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career. Be the difference. Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating. As a member of the CE team, you’ll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS™ technologies. We’re a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions. Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world. Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values. At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed. Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard. We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in Canadian post secondary institute (3rd, or 4th year)
Preference to candidates in a relevant BEng / BASc program (Mechanical)
Motivated curiosity, mechanical aptitude are a must.
Keen interest in piping design and material science.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and noisy work environment.
Safe handling of chemical products is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Excel, Python, MathCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor or other 3D design tools a plus.
Experience with ASME B31.3, CSA 149.1,.2 & .3, National Building Code or other relevant industry codes and standards are a plus.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering Support small projects on site by providing engineering judgments and calculations on proposed solutions through the Management of Change process.
Heat transfer (insulation), hydraulic, and stress/structural calculations are key. The co-op student will learn how to complete these to a level where sound engineering judgments can be made based on their results.
Parts selection and ordering, producing drawings and bills of materials for small and medium-sized equipment designs.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving on both plant and laboratory equipment and processes.
Fitness-for-Service analysis of worn and/or damaged process equipment.
Hand assembly, prototyping.
Review of designs for code compliance.
Reading and interpretation of ASME, ANSI, CSA and other codes and standards.
Support the development of specifications for, for example, piping, coatings, insulation, structures, etc.
Support the review of vendor proposals and documents to ensure conformance with CE specifications.
Support the assembly of specification packages for RFP documents.
Support specification deviations; conducting research on implications, preparation of spec. deviation memos (stamped by the Engineer of Record).
Support the updating and accuracy of our engineering drawings.
Checking/review – participate in review cycles for externally produced documents.
Document Control – Assist in the identification and retention of controlled documents for the deployment of new EDMS software.
Demonstrate a positive safety culture.
Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.
Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.