Injection Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the Basco facility, making critical decisions on filtration strategy, viscosity, heating, and escalation
• Lead structured troubleshooting for abnormal events by forming hypotheses, designing tests, and documenting root-cause findings
• Manage the on-site interface for PLC, HMI, automation, and downhole-sensor changes in coordination with the controls team
• Oversee operational cadence, including weekly operator scheduling, payroll/timecard accuracy, and training matrix management
• Drive a sample, lab, and data-quality program to support engineering and regulatory requirements
• Lead hiring and team development for operator-level roles, including interviewing and conducting 30/60/90-day development checkpoints
• Build the "next-site playbook" by capturing SOPs, training materials, and lessons learned to facilitate future site scaling

Requirements

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent demonstrated technical depth)
• 7+ years of operating experience in fluid-systems, chemical process plants, produced-water injection, or comparable operations
• Direct supervisory experience leading a crew of 6–12 operators across shifts
• Proven experience with structured troubleshooting of pump, filter, viscosity, or pressure issues
• Ability to relocate to or commit to a long-stay rotation in rural Louisiana
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment background, drug, and physical screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Upstream oilfield operations (Class I, II, V, or VI injection wells) or Downstream oil operations (refineries/terminals)
• Experience working with PLC/HMI-controlled facilities and change management
• Experience as a hiring manager in a payroll-regulated environment
• Track record of building operations teams from a small core into a 24/7 organization
• Comfort working with novel processes and non-standard hydrocarbon streams

Benefits

• 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
• Yearly professional development stipend
• Healthy snacks for onsite employees

About the Company

Charm Industrial is on a mission 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. We are a growing team of ambitious problem solvers dedicated to tackling the climate crisis at scale.