Biomass Processing and Pyrolysis R&d Intern

Position Job Title: Biomass Processing and Pyrolysis R&D Intern

Term: 6-month term position

Department/Group: Technology Development Group

Commitment: 40 hours per week

Location: Headingley, Manitoba Start Date: April 30, 2024

Company

Description

Carbon Lock Tech is currently recruiting for the position of Biomass Processing and Pyrolysis R&D Intern.

Responsibilities include:

- Operation and hands on usage of equipment that processes biomass for utilization in the pyrolytic process. May include handling, grinding, drying, pelletizing and modifications to existing equipment or control systems
- General investigation of instrumentation, technologies, and processes
- Operation of the pyrolytic process for associated test campaigns
- Data analysis, reporting and interpretation of test results to improve processing
- Understanding of process condition outputs and what they are indicating about system operation
- Other hands-on duties as assigned

Required skills and qualifications include:

- Graduated from a Canadian recognized mechanical, chemical or process engineering program, or similar
- Registered as an EIT with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
- Must be able to work under mínimal supervision, a self-learner and be a team player
- Strong data analysis, reporting and communication (written/verbal) required
- Experience and comfort using tools and working with their hands
- Adhere to safety norms, and ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and working on multiple different tasks
- Experience in process or mechanical design and equipment operation
- Understanding of biomass conversion to biochar process and/or chemistry (an asset)

Process
- Applicants must reside in Manitoba and be willing and able to work in Headingley, Manitoba
- This position is funded through ECO Canada. The applicant must meet funding requirements and be approved by the funding agency before employment can commence

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Headingley, MB R2H 0C4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-30