Company Sixone’s mission is to enable a world where blended plastics products can be circularly recycled back into existing supply chains instead of being sent to landfill. Sixone is a leading technology startup company developing advanced recycling technologies for blended plastics and plastic based products. The technology applies process digitalization and advanced analytics to build a recycling system to enable efficient plastics recycling.

Our goal is to revolutionize the economics of recycled materials through cutting-edge processing and materials technologies.

Overview of Role The Engineering Lead is a high-impact, dual-mandate role responsible for rapidly transforming Sixone's recycling technology from development into reliable, operational capacity. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will balance hands-on technical oversight with meticulous project planning and people leadership. You will manage two distinct areas of focus:

Engineering Development: Leading a team of mechanical and process engineers to drive Process Scale-Up, manage external technology transfer, and finalize industrial equipment design.

Operational Readiness: Directing commissioning, initial production campaigns, and training teams for long-term operations. Responsibilities

1.

Process

Scale-Up & Engineering Development

Technology Transfer: Lead the technical transfer of R&D; processes and prototypes into industrial-scale equipment designs.

Vendor & Design Management: Oversee equipment vendors and integrators. Drive the finalization of equipment design, PFDs, stream tables, P&IDs;, control logic, data sheets, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Technical Oversight: Diligently check and review the work, reports, and calculations of other engineers to ensure absolute technical accuracy.

Risk Mitigation:



Proactively identify and mitigate technical roadblocks across mechanical, chemical, and control subsystems.

- Commissioning & Initial Production Operations

Commissioning Leadership: Plan and execute all equipment installation, pre-commissioning, and full commissioning activities.

Field Execution: Author comprehensive commissioning procedures, write technical reports, and manage initial startup production campaigns.

Validation & Handoff: Oversee initial production runs to validate performance against R&D; targets. Train internal or contractor teams to assume long-term operations.

3.

People

Leadership & Culture

Team Building: Actively mentor, coach, and develop engineers as the department grows.

People Management: Handle direct management responsibilities, including performance management, career pathing, and annual appraisals.

Collaborative Culture: Maintain an approachable, communicative presence. Walk the floor, engage in open dialogue with teammates, and provide respectful, clear direction.

4.

Project

Management & Strategy

Planning & Scheduling: Own the end-to-end project schedule, budget, and resource allocation.

Cross-functional Alignment: Act as the primary liaison between R&D;, Operations and external partners.

Candidate

Requirements To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements: Education & Licensure

Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering,



or a related discipline.

Licensure: Licensed Skilled Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or eligible for immediate registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Experience & Skills

Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Possess strong professional exposure and a comprehensive understanding across mechanical, chemical, and process engineering domains.

Overall Experience: 7+ years of engineering work experience, specifically within the Petrochemical, Chemical, Plastics, Recycling, or Carbon Capture industries.

Leadership Experience: 5+ years of direct people management experience (handling performance reviews, mentoring, and team integration).

Technical Expertise: Strong background in pilot plant operations, commissioning procedures, process deliverables, data sheets, and report writing.

Problem Solving: A hands-on leader who understands the high-level strategy but is willing to "jump in" to solve immediate mechanical and process engineering problems.

Legal Eligibility: Legally entitled to work in Canada and eligible for cross-border travel to the USA.

Why Join

Us? Sixone offers a agile environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical challenges, and leadership experience. Our team values communication, teamwork, and rigorous problem-solving to tackle industry challenges.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. Be part of a pioneering company driving the future of chemical recycling and sustainability and contribute to solving real-world environmental challenges while working with passionate and dedicated colleagues. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Engineering Team Lead (Burnaby)
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📍 Burnaby