Carbon Capture Systems Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Carbon Capture Systems Tech, Specialist, Maintenance Tech, Service Tech
A carbon capture systems technician installs, operates, inspects, and maintains equipment used to separate, compress, move, and monitor captured carbon dioxide. The role combines process equipment, instrumentation, controls, and safety procedures in industrial and energy facilities.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Maintain capture equipment
Service process equipment, compressors, piping, valves, and related systems used in carbon-capture operations.
Monitor and control
Use instrumentation, alarms, and SCADA data to keep capture and compression systems within operating limits.
Work to strict safety rules
Follow procedures for pressurized systems, hazardous energy, and regulated industrial environments.
Support commissioning
Assist with startup, inspection, testing, and tuning as new carbon-capture systems come online.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Process
Understanding how the production process works end to end and keeping it in spec.
Controls
Troubleshooting and tuning the control systems that automate equipment and processes.
Safety
Applying lockout/tagout and safe work practices so everyone goes home whole.
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