Implementation Specialist - SaaS

About Pani

Pani Energy is made up of a world-class team of highly motivated individuals who share a mutual passion for the environment. We have created a web-based platform which enables the operators of water treatment facilities to operate their plants more efficiently, saving energy, consumables, and the environment. We are excited to tackle challenging problems for the betterment of society. Our workplace environment fosters and encourages both ingenuity and collaboration.

Pani is part of the 2024 Global Cleantech 100 list of companies committed to taking action on the climate crisis for our contribution to accelerating the water sector's transition to net zero, and we are looking for driven, enthusiastic people who share this vision.

Position Description

As an Implementation Specialist at Pani, you will play a crucial role in driving our success by collaborating across departments to implement digital twins of our customers' plants and deliver tailored use cases within Pani's proprietary software system. You will receive training and have the opportunity to develop a diverse set of highly sought-after skills, including process engineering, Python coding and scripting, as well as expertise in water treatment engineering and processes.

About You

You have a passion for engineering and enjoy the challenge of working on innovative projects with an equally talented group of co-workers who will both challenge and support you. You believe in lifelong learning and welcome the opportunity to constantly iterate and improve upon your skills. Fundamentally, you want to use your talents and energy to better the world for others and contribute to the responsible management of global water and energy, and CO2 reduction.

What you bring to the team

• Recent University graduate degree or diploma in a technical field such as mechanical, chemical, process, or environmental engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience coding with Python for scripting and automating simple tasks.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Block Flow Diagrams (BFD), and SCADA systems.
• A strong drive to ask “why” questions, demonstrating a curious mindset and a desire to understand the work deeply.
• Comfort in working directly with stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Proactive in seeking clarification when faced with ambiguity, ensuring a clear understanding of tasks.
• An aptitude for identifying communication gaps and miscommunication, contributing to effective collaboration.
• High general intelligence and exceptional problem-solving abilities, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly in process management, to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and datasheets of equipment (pumps, blowers, sensors, etc.).
• Perform initial exploration, cleaning, and quality assessment of historical plant data.
• Update and execute Python and terminal line scripts and commands throughout the plant onboarding process.
• Write and debug Python automation scripts used throughout the plant onboarding process.
• Understand the design and control of water treatment plants and processes and apply this knowledge to set up key performance indicators (KPIs) and optimization models.
• Use Pani’s toolbox to configure KPIs and models, set up charts, and custom reports.
• Analyze sensor data from plants and identify errors or anomalies.
• Use engineering analysis and software unit testing to verify your own work and check the work of others.
• Work with the engineering and software development teams to develop and improve internal onboarding tools to make the onboarding process more efficient.

Nice to Have

• 1+ years of experience working with software development teams to improve processes.
• Experience in the water industry, ideally in water/wastewater treatment.
• Experience working for a SaaS startup.
• Candidates based in the Pacific time zone, particularly those local to Victoria, are strongly preferred.

Does this role sound like the next step in your career?

Then we want to hear from you! If you don’t meet all of our requirements exactly, we invite you to use your cover letter to tell us about your unique experience - we understand that talent comes from many places and that skills are transferable.

Compensation

Pani offers a competitive total rewards package which includes comprehensive health & dental benefits and paid time off. The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $55,000 to $65,000. The base salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered, and consideration of internal equity. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, location, experience, and expertise.

Our commitment to an extraordinary work environment

At Pani, our values drive how we work with each other, and we believe that being yourself at your place of work is just as important as the work you do. We strive to foster an inclusive and diverse community for all employees from all walks of life. So, no matter your gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, ethnicity, race, age, or geographical location, we are a community that welcomes you.

Our Pani Recruitment Team personally reviews each application.