Contract Operator - Shift Team Lead

Mantel is developing the first molten-salt-based carbon capture technology which is designed to operate at the high temperatures found inside boilers, kilns, and furnaces – enabling highly efficient carbon capture that has not been possible until now. Carbon capture can be applied across industries to reduce emissions and achieve net-negative emissions. By solving for efficiency Mantel can cut costs substantially, unlocking carbon capture’s role in reaching net zero emissions by 2050. To learn more, go to: https://www.mantelcapture.com/

The Shift Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing safe and efficient operations during assigned shifts at a first-of-a-kind carbon capture demonstration plant. This role ensures compliance with operating procedures, supervises a team of operators, and acts as the primary decision-maker during shift operations, coordinating with the Commissioning Manager and Project/Operations Lead as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise a shift team (Board Operators and Outside Operators), ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.

- Monitor process conditions, troubleshoot equipment and control issues, and escalate abnormal situations promptly.

- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), lock-out/tag-out, and emergency response protocols.

- Coordinate shift handovers with clear documentation of operating status, issues, and maintenance needs.

- Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and guidance to operators to maintain skill development and safety culture.

- Support commissioning activities, including equipment start-up, shutdown, and testing.

- Report safety incidents, performance issues, and plant upsets to the Commissioning Manager and Project Lead.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Diploma or degree in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering technology; or equivalent industrial operations experience.

· Minimum 5+ years in industrial plant operations (power, refining, petrochemicals, cement, steel, or similar); prior leadership/supervisory experience strongly preferred.

· Experience with commissioning/start-up, process safety, and high-temperature systems is an asset.

· Strong understanding of process control systems (DCS/PLC) and standard operating practices.

· Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills under pressure.

· Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, in a demonstration project environment.

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience with high-temperature industrial processes, or boiler/steam systems

· Bilingual English / French

Location: This is a site-based role in Trois Rivieres, Quebec. Relocation expenses will be provided.

Compensation & Benefits – This is a project-based, contract role.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $70.00-$100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Work Location: In person