Process Specialist

Our client Carbon Upcycling is hiring a  Process Specialist  to support the commissioning, startup, and optimization of its first commercial-scale plant in Mississauga, Ontario.
This role will provide hands-on technical support during plant startup and stabilization, including troubleshooting, technician training, process optimization, and development of operating procedures. We are open to experienced industrial process specialists as well as junior technical engineers with strong field exposure and commissioning aptitude.
What You'll Be Doing  Process Support   Provide technical support for VRM, reactor, material handling, and related process systems
Support commissioning, startup, shutdown, restart, and stabilization activities
Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement
Troubleshoot process instability, alarms, trips, plugging, flow restrictions, and quality variation
Support troubleshooting of process equipment, instrumentation, and control systems
Help establish stable operating practices and process control strategies
Training & Competency Development   Train technicians on plant systems, process flow, operating limits, and equipment functionality
Provide hands-on coaching in both field and control room environments
Support technicians understanding of alarms, interlocks, process reactions, and abnormal operating conditions
Assist with development of competency checklists and training materials
Mentor operators during startup, shutdown, upset conditions, and troubleshooting activities
Procedure & SOP Development   Support development and improvement of operating procedures and SOPs
Provide input for startup, shutdown, emergency response, and troubleshooting procedures
Help standardize operating philosophies and best practices
Support lessons learned reviews following commissioning events or process upsets
Operational Support   Reports to the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor to support daily plant execution
Participate in troubleshooting discussions, shift handovers, and operational planning meetings
Support technicians during plant operation while reinforcing operational discipline and consistency
Assist with root cause analysis investigations and corrective action development
Other related duties as assigned
What We're Looking For  

Required Qualifications   5+ years of experience in cement, grinding, milling, pyro-processing, reactor systems, minerals processing, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments
Strong understanding of industrial process systems, process control, and equipment operation
Experience troubleshooting process-related issues within operating industrial facilities
Ability to train, coach, and communicate technical concepts clearly
Comfortable working hands-on in both field and control room environments
Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills
Junior technical engineers with strong industrial field exposure and commissioning aptitude are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications   

Experience with VRM (Vertical Roller Mill) systems
Cement plant operating experience is strongly preferred

Experience with reactor systems or industrial process vessels
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and plant ramp-up activities
Experience working with DCS/control room systems, alarms, interlocks, and process trending
Experience developing SOPs, technician training programs, and operating philosophies
Experience in heavy industrial environments such as cement, mining, chemicals, energy, steel, or manufacturing
Journeyman ticket in Millwrighting, Electrical, Welding, Instrumentation, Power Engineering, or related industrial trades is considered an asset
What Success Looks Like   Technicians become increasingly confident and technically competent
Startup and stabilization activities are supported effectively
Process issues are identified and resolved efficiently
Operating procedures improve through practical field feedback
Stable and repeatable operating practices are developed across the facility
Why Join Carbon Upcycling?  This is an opportunity to help launch Carbon Upcycling’s first commercial plant and contribute to the future of low-carbon industrial operations. You’ll join an innovative team where your technical expertise and operational input will have a meaningful impact from day one.

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