Chemical Engineer in Vogtech Renewables

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Vogtech Renewables is a consulting firm located in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in the development of sustainable technologies and processes, particularly in the field of industrial chemicals and energy processing.

Job Details:

  • Location: Ottawa, ON
  • Salary: $25.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
  • Type of Employment: Term or contract, Full-time
  • Hours of Work: Day, Flexible Hours
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Vacancies Available: 1 vacancy

Qualifications Necessary:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Responsibilities of the Job:

  • Conduct quality control on programs, procedures, and control strategies
  • Determine product specifications
  • Establish new quality control programs and strategies
  • Evaluate chemical process technology and equipment
  • Conduct economic and technical feasibility studies
  • Conduct research into the development or improvement of chemical engineering processes, reactions, and materials
  • Design and test chemical processing and associated plants and equipment
  • Develop guidelines and specifications for handling dangerous chemicals, environmental protection, or standards for foods, materials, and consumer goods
  • Oversee the construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of pilot plants, processing units, or processing plants
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders
  • Commission systems and components
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
  • Prepare design concepts, sketches, or models for approval
  • Communicate technical problems, processes, and solutions
  • Supervise a team of 1 to 2 people

Credentials Required:

  • Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and Specialization:

  • Type of Materials: Technical reports, resource usage, and environmental studies, municipal and industrial waste management
  • Area of Work Experience: Design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment or facilities, project management, research and development, specification or technical writing
  • Type of Industry Experience: Building services
  • Specialization or Experience: Chemical engineering, process control, system integration, process design or development, biochemistry, environment or pollution control, industrial chemistry, operations management, renewable resources, organic chemistry, process improvement

Conditions of Work:

  • Workplace Information: Hybrid (work must be completed both in person and remotely)
  • Work Setting: Industrial chemicals manufacturing, energy processing, engineering firm
  • Work Conditions:
    • Fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Tight deadlines
    • Attention to detail

Personal Suitability:

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Team player

Who Can Apply:

  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit
  • Note: Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada; the employer will not respond to your application.

How to Apply:

  • By Email: info@vogtech.ca
  • Include in Your Application:
    • Job reference number: V02
    • Cover letter
    • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Screening Questions to Answer:
    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
    • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e., internet, home office, etc.)?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Advertised Until:

April 22, 2025