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Engineering Lead

Downstream Processes, BH0111

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Charm Industrial

Charm Industrial

51-200 employees

Carbon capture and storage solutions provider

Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

+ Stock Options + Health Benefits + 401(k) + Paid Time Off + Professional Development Stipend

Mid, Senior

Fort Lupton, CO, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Oil & Gas or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience developing new processes that require a strong first principles understanding of the process and the ability to articulate that first principles understanding to external stakeholders who are approving the new process for production (think: regulators, our leadership team, external stakeholders).
  • An ability to scale those new processes from bench top through commercial scale in a matter of months, utilizing both internal and external resources to make the impossible timelines possible.
  • An unrelenting attention to safety, including the entire pyramid of engineering controls.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and continue to improve processes for the safe and permanent injection of bio oil at a variety of different injection sites, each with different permitting and geological requirements. To do so, utilize both our lab analysis and small-scale version of our.
  • Drive clarity on the process steps that are necessary for Charm to achieve our permanent storage, and be able to articulate those to both the Charm team at large and any external parties.
  • Spin up an external EPC to build and commission commercial scale processing systems for the bio-oil pumping, storage and transloading facilities at injection pads to ensure safe and efficient movement of bio-oil through necessary processing steps to the wellbore.
  • Use both internal and external Charm resources to drive COGS for injection down as low as possible once the process is stable at any new site.
  • You will be expected to travel as needed to ensure that our injection sites are stood up and commissioned, and handed off to our operations engineering team appropriately.

Charm Industrial focuses on carbon capture and storage to help combat climate change. The company collects agricultural residues, which are the leftover parts of crops after harvesting, and converts them into bio-oil using a process called pyrolysis. This process transforms biomass into a carbon-rich liquid through a self-sustaining reaction. The bio-oil is then pumped deep underground, where it solidifies and permanently removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This method not only helps in reducing CO2 levels but also minimizes risks like wildfires and soil erosion. Charm Industrial's business model targets clients in the agricultural sector, charging them for the conversion of their agricultural residues into bio-oil and its subsequent storage underground. The goal is to provide a practical solution for reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$125.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

124%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $100M Series B funding will enable Charm Industrial to scale its operations significantly, potentially leading to rapid growth and increased market share.
  • Charm Industrial's technology not only captures carbon but also improves soil health with biochar, offering additional value to agricultural clients.
  • The company's collaboration with Carbon Direct and EcoEngineers to develop MRV standards positions it as a leader in setting industry benchmarks for carbon removal.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent stage of the bio-oil sequestration market means there is still uncertainty around long-term adoption and regulatory support.
  • Scaling operations to a continent-wide fleet of pyrolyzers presents logistical and operational challenges that could strain resources and impact efficiency.

What makes Charm Industrial unique

  • Charm Industrial's unique bio-oil sequestration process offers a permanent carbon removal solution, unlike many competitors who focus on temporary carbon offsets.
  • The company's focus on converting agricultural residues into bio-oil not only addresses carbon capture but also mitigates wildfire risks and soil erosion, providing a multi-faceted environmental benefit.
  • Charm Industrial's recent $100M Series B funding round, led by General Catalyst, underscores strong investor confidence and provides significant capital for scaling operations.