Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come.
We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.
Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 450 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future.
A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Will you join us?
Your mission
Job description
- Your mission at Climeworks is to operate and maintain the Orca and Mammoth Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants to produce over 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) starting mid-2024. This involves focusing on OKR-oriented and sustainable operations and maintenance to ensure plant availability and maximize CO2 removal and CDR production, thereby supporting Climeworks' sales targets and contributing to our overall vision of a sustainable future.
- You maintain a safe and compliant plant operation by fostering a safety culture without compromises.
- You plan and execute daily operations and optimization projects for the Orca and Mammoth plants.
- You execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work on mechanical and rotating equipment and piping for the Orca and Mammoth plants.
- You plan and contribute to the development of maintenance regimes for mechanical and rotating equipment and piping for the Orca and Mammoth plants.
- You operate and maintain the Orca and Mammoth plants.
- You support the construction and commissioning of the Mammoth plant.
- You maintain required processes and tools.
Your story
Requirements
- You hold a technical apprenticeship or equivalent in the field of mechanics.
- You have at least six years of practical work experience in plant operation and maintenance in the process engineering industry after completing your apprenticeship.
- You have demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and rotating equipment and piping.
- You possess detailed technical knowledge and capabilities in mechanical and rotating equipment and piping.
- You have a proven track record in operation and maintenance within the power, process, mining, refining, or pharmaceutical industries.
- You plan and perform hands-on mechanical work.
- You excel as a strong coordinator, communicator, and collaborator.
- You demonstrate a self-reliant, organized, and structured approach to your work.
- You continuously strive for improvement with persistence and sustainability in mind.
- You have business fluency in English.
- You are open to occasional travel.
What we offer: A horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our career’s portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers
Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our ongoing journey towards creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we encourage everyone to apply! All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can solve one of humankind’s greatest challenges. We look forward to getting to know you!
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