Business Operations Associate

Charm Industrial

San Francisco / Fort Lupton, CO, USA

Posted on: 2023-09-22

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Charm Industrial is working to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We design, build and operate a fleet of mobile fast pyrolyzers that convert ag and forest biomass residues into bio-oil for use in carbon removal and direct-reduced-iron steelmaking.

In 2020 our Chief Scientist and co-founder Shaun Meehan had two breakthroughs (bio-oil intermediate and bio-oil sequestration) that kickstarted the company. Within 10 months we completed our first carbon removal injection and in 2021 we completed more than 5,000 tons of CO₂e removal for customers like Stripe, Shopify and Microsoft.

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 the Role

We are looking for a business associate to own the implementation of our Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) protocol and the associated compliance in our operations. Additionally, this role will help Charm develop a biomass sourcing strategy and be responsible for procuring biomass to directly enable operations. This business associate will sit on the Business Operations team and work closely with field operations, injection operations, and policy; translating the nitty gritty ops details into robust documentation to verify sequestered carbon. This role will be closely tied into the scaling strategy for Charm produced bio oil, and play a key role unlocking production and growth for the team, enabling us to put more carbon underground every day. An excellent candidate for this position would be organized, self driven and demonstrate the ability to learn quickly on the job. You would have a blend of technical expertise, operational efficiency, and strong interpersonal skills.

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.

Responsibilities:

Measurement, Verification and Reporting (MRV):

Act as the operational subject matter expert on MRV protocol

Define technical solutions for how Charm will comply with the MRV protocol in collaboration with Charm Research team and external consultants

Work with Research & Field Operations to shape the MRV software solution. Ensure the software solution is embraced by Field Operations and improves operational efficiency where ever possible

Work with Field Operations and Carbon Removal Geologist to complete MRV for all projects. Interface directly with verifier in order to address questions and any data quality issues. Provide feedback to protocol developers on protocol updates, as needed.

Biomass Sourcing & Management:

Own biomass sourcing and develop a sourcing strategy

Understand and document biomass regional availability and pricing to support Charm’s geographic expansion and financial planning

Develop a supplier network, cultivate and maintain relationships with key biomass suppliers, execute offtake agreements, coordinate deliveries and manage pad inventories in collaboration with Pyrolyzer Operations

Develop and maintain a network of deployment options for the Charm mobile pyrolyzer, overseeing deployment schedules in collaboration with Pyrolyzer Operations and Policy

Co-develop and execute against sustainable biomass sourcing guidelines in collaboration with Policy.

Requirements:

An aptitude for learning quickly on the job, turning analysis into action using data to make decisions

A willingness to get into the details and translate technical writing into operational standards, with a focus on operational efficiency

Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work well both cross functionally internally and also to represent Charm externally

Experience managing projects in a fast paced, data driven environment

Robust communication skills, with the ability to adjust your message to different audiences and across different mediums

A background in business strategy, supply chain, finance strategy, agriculture, sustainability, consulting or similar fields