CDL Driver/Injection Operator KS

Charm Industrial

El Dorado, KS, United States

Posted on: 2025-01-21

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 return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron.

Our carbon removal pathway took off in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify & Microsoft. Since then we’ve scaled to thousands of tons of carbon removal, over a hundred employees, and now have three locations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Kansas. Come join us in 2024 as we aim to become one of the first companies to put 10,000 tons of carbon back underground!

We're looking to expand our team of ambitious creative and hands-on 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!

What We Offer

· Stock options

· Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

· Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%

· Paid time off, including parental leave

· A yearly professional development stipend

· Healthy snacks and lunches for onsite employees

· 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.

About the Role

We are looking to grow our Injection Operator team in Kansas. This role involves transporting Bio-Oil via a Class A Tanker to various injection sites within the region. The position also includes participation in the injection team, where you'll be responsible for handling, processing, and injecting bio oil. Your work will directly contribute to carbon sequestration efforts, playing a key role in combating climate change! This role reports to the Injection Operations Supervisor and will be part of the operations team.

Your Responsibilities

Carefully loading and securing non hazardous and hazardous materials according to proper procedures, ensuring compatibility between different chemicals and using appropriate containment methods.

Follow all federal and state regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous materials, including placarding the vehicle correctly and adhering to shipping paper requirements.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive. Operators must remain alert and ensure their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Performing comprehensive inspections of the truck and trailer before and after each trip, checking for potential issues with the vehicle, cargo securing mechanisms, and safety equipment.

Completing necessary paperwork including driver logs, bills of lading, and hazardous materials manifests, ensuring accurate record keeping.

Know how to respond to potential emergencies like spills, leaks, or accidents involving hazardous materials, including proper use of safety equipment and communication protocols.

Maintain required Hazmat endorsements and certifications, attending regular training sessions to stay updated on regulations and safety procedures.

Operate the infrastructure (ie. pumps, light equipment, valves, automated equipment) and troubleshoot downtime, documenting learnings to share with your fellow operators to increase system reliability

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 site 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 site operation- directly influencing future designs for operability, maintainability, and efficiency.

Record data about operations for measurement, reporting and verification for our customers

You Bring

2 Years Class A Hazmat Experience

Clean Driving Record

Valid Class A with Hazmat endorsement from state of residence

Valid and up to date DOT Medical Card

Must be able to pass a background check and DOT drug test

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.