Field Operations

Pyrolyzer Operator

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51-200 employees

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Transforms biomass into bio-oil for carbon removal

Company Overview

Charm Industrial stands out as a leader in the environmental sector with its unique approach to reducing atmospheric CO₂ levels, utilizing mobile fast pyrolyzers to convert biomass into bio-oil for carbon removal and steelmaking. The company's rapid progress is evident in its achievements, such as completing over 5,000 tons of CO₂e removal within a year for major clients like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft. Charm's blend of nature and technology offers a sustainable solution to climate change, as they permanently remove CO₂ from the atmosphere, ensuring it remains unaffected by wildfires, soil erosion, and land use change.

Energy

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$129M

Founded

2018

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 12%

1 year growth

↑ 32%

2 year growth

↑ 306%

Locations

Fort Lupton, CO, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

CategoriesNew

Operations & Logistics

Requirements

Experience around heavy machinery and equipment, preferably in both training and operating the equipment
Ability to work flexible shifts to unlock 24/7 bio oil production, including the potential to be staffed on an overnight shift as required by the schedule
Experience operating a forklift, telehandler, skid steer, tractor, other agricultural implements and/or willingness to learn. Relevant training would be considered an asset
Able to work autonomously and troubleshoot on the job
Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl in awkward spaces
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
There may be prolonged periods of standing and walking
Have a proactive, professional and “can do” attitude
Desire to wear multiple hats with an organized, efficient working style
Passionate about contributing to our mission and growing the company

Responsibilities

Operate the pyrolyzer and troubleshoot downtime, documenting learnings to share with your fellow operators to increase system reliability
Perform routine maintenance on the pyrolyzer and any associated equipment, working with vendors as needed
Serve as the eyes and ears of the operation, providing valuable insight when troubleshooting design and operational challenges
Develop and continuously improve standard operating procedures for pyrolysis operations
Maintain a safe and clean job site by observing all safety instructions, handling materials with the proper precautions, picking up tools and equipment when not in use, and making suggestions for improvements to safety procedures and practices
Use machinery and powered equipment (i.e. forklift, personnel baskets, telehandler, etc) when required for job preparation or execution
Interface directly with operations team leadership to identify and communicate opportunities to the R&D and fabrication teams based on the learnings from the pyrolysis operation- directly influencing future designs for operability, maintainability, and efficiency
Record data about operations for measurement, reporting and verification for our customers
Travel to, and operate from, remote job sites for up to 2 weeks at a time, as required

About Charm

Our mission is to reverse climate change and return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂, profitably. We convert waste biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into permanent, underground storage as carbon removal, or reform the bio-oil to produce syngas for fossil-free steel.

Our carbon removal pathway took off in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify & Microsoft. In 2021 and 2022 we delivered thousands of tons of carbon removal via off-the-shelf pathways, and also deployed our first R&D prototype pyrolyzer of our own. In the next 18 months, we’ll build and deploy the next pyrolyzer revision, demonstrate our fossil-free ironmaking pilot, substantially expand our operations in Colorado and put thousands of tonnes of CO₂e underground.

We’re looking to expand our team of ambitious creative and hands-on engineers, fabricators, operators, and forward-thinking humans. We value psychological safety and collaboration. We take calculated risks and don’t sweep mistakes under the rug; instead, we pin them to the wall and learn from them. We value that everyone’s unique backgrounds and perspectives shape their work. We encourage you to read our company values.

Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!

About this role

As a pyrolyzer operator based out of our “Miniforge,” you’ll be on a team that reports into the Field Operations Lead and you’ll be responsible for operating one or more of our bio-oil producing systems. Working with fellow Charmers, vendors and occasional third parties, you’d be directly contributing to a 24/7 field operation that has never been done before and is a critical part in our fight against climate change! You’d be a great candidate for this role if you have experience in field operations, field services, manufacturing, equipment management/maintenance, are an excellent communicator and a creative problem solver. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, proactive, mechanically confident, and is able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

Operate the pyrolyzer and troubleshoot downtime, documenting learnings to share with your fellow operators to increase system reliability
Perform routine maintenance on the pyrolyzer and any associated equipment, working with vendors as needed
Serve as the eyes and ears of the operation, providing valuable insight when troubleshooting design and operational challenges
Develop and continuously improve standard operating procedures for pyrolysis operations
Maintain a safe and clean job site by observing all safety instructions, handling materials with the proper precautions, picking up tools and equipment when not in use, and making suggestions for improvements to safety procedures and practices
Use machinery and powered equipment (i.e. forklift, personnel baskets, telehandler, etc) when required for job preparation or execution
Interface directly with operations team leadership to identify and communicate opportunities to the R&D and fabrication teams based on the learnings from the pyrolysis operation- directly influencing future designs for operability, maintainability, and efficiency.
Record data about operations for measurement, reporting and verification for our customers
Travel to, and operate from, remote job sites for up to 2 weeks at a time, as required.

Requirements

Experience around heavy machinery and equipment, preferably in both training and operating the equipment
Ability to work flexible shifts to unlock 24/7 bio oil production, including the potential to be staffed on an overnight shift as required by the schedule
Experience operating a forklift, telehandler, skid steer, tractor, other agricultural implements and/or willingness to learn. Relevant training would be considered an asset.
Able to work autonomously and troubleshoot on the job
Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl in awkward spaces
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
There may be prolonged periods of standing and walking
Have a proactive, professional and “can do” attitude.
Desire to wear multiple hats with an organized, efficient working style.
Passionate about contributing to our mission and growing the company.

What We Offer

· Stock options

· Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

· Traditional and Roth 401(k)

· Paid time off, including parental leave

- A yearly professional development stipend

· Healthy snacks and lunches at a sweet workplace with lots of space inside and out

· A chance to pivot into a role in climate!

Visa Sponsorship Policy

Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.

Our Commitment

Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing our team in an inclusive way, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The consequences of climate change inherently affect some more than others, and we need a diverse team to help us save our little planet most effectively & justly. We are excited about all of those who choose to apply, and for those who end up joining us, to see how you better us as a team and company. We are more than the sum of our parts.