Engineering Coop Student

Ekona Power is a Vancouver-based breakthrough energy technology company developing a novel methane pyrolysis platform for low-cost, clean hydrogen production. We believe this technology will have a significant and positive impact in a world trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address Climate Change.

Along with our innovative technology, we are creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and input count. You should be comfortable working in a start-up environment and have a positive, solution-oriented attitude, working out of our North Burnaby facility.

Why Ekona Power?

Here’s what our most recent COOP students have said about working for Ekona:

• 100% said the experience they gained at Ekona was very valuable and applicable to their studies and their future career
• Their most valued experiences were being able to do hands on work, troubleshoot problems, get exposure to electrical/mechanical/process design and drawings, and analytical experience.
• All our students strongly agreed that they felt welcomed by the team and they would 100% refer us to their friends

Role Summary

We are looking for two COOP students starting in January 2025. Preferably one with a mechanical engineering background, and one with a process engineering background.

You will support the build assembly and testing of prototype scale processing plants as part of our dedicated team supporting our Pulsed Methane Pyrolysis (PMP) process development and validation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field deployment, product development, R&D, and business development for engineering deliverables.
• Assist in the creation and review of key engineering documents, including HMBs, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment datasheets.
• Provide support in process selection and modelling studies.
• Perform engineering calculations for sizing equipment, valves, pipes, and other system components.
• Organize and maintain detailed records of engineering calculations and documentation.
• Write design and progress reports.
• Other relevant duties as required.

You Bring

• In your third or fourth year of your bachelor’s degree in mechanical, process/chemical engineering, or similar.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication abilities: both written and verbal with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attitude. Eager and willing to learn.
• Flexibility to work in an environment where you may need to wear multiple hats.
• Proficiency in all office communication formats including MS office products.

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