Injection Engineering Manager

About the Role

Charm’s Basco, Louisiana site is the world’s first operational bio-oil injection well and the platform for scaling future carbon removal sites. The facility operates with multi-feed bio-oil blending, active filtration development, automated PLC state-machine logic, real-time process monitoring, and an expanding sample and lab program.

As operations scale toward continuous 24/7 execution, the Injections Engineering Manager serves as the senior on-site engineering leader responsible for technical decision-making, operational reliability, and crew leadership. This role owns abnormal-situation response, real-time production decisions, and serves as the on-site counterpart to controls, automation, and process engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Ownership

• Lead structured troubleshooting during abnormal operating conditions involving pumps, filtration, viscosity, pressure, flow, and injection systems.
• Make real-time operational decisions regarding filtration strategy, heating and viscosity management, recirculation vs. injection, escalation pathways, and stop-work authority.
• Own the on-site interface for PLC, HMI, automation, and downhole-sensor modifications; validate and troubleshoot changes from controls and automation teams.
• Drive operational reliability and process optimization through disciplined data collection, monitoring, and analysis.
• Lead development of the sample, lab, and data-quality program.
• Maintain rigorous shift-handover and engineering documentation standards.
• Capture abnormal-event investigations and process improvements to support future site deployment.

Operations & Site Leadership

• Partner with the Operations Supervisor to maintain safety, operational discipline, and crew effectiveness.
• Publish and manage weekly operator schedules and staffing coverage.
• Own administrative systems including payroll coordination, timecard accuracy, PTO/overtime approvals, training matrices, and SOP updates.
• Ensure readiness for continuous 24/7 operations without chronic overtime dependency.
• Coach operators in diagnostic and systems thinking.
• Build strong communication and accountability rhythms across shifts.

Hiring & Team Development

• Serve as on-site hiring manager for operator roles, including structured interviews and written feedback.
• Support onboarding, training, and qualification checkpoints.
• Build an operational bench to support expansion.
• Contribute to development of next-site operating playbooks, SOPs, troubleshooting frameworks, and standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or related engineering discipline or equivalent field experience.
• 7+ years of operating experience in injection wells, SWD, EOR, chemical plants, midstream liquids handling, refining, or comparable fluid systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading structured troubleshooting of abnormal operating conditions.
• Experience with complex industrial fluid systems affecting reliability and safety.
• Supervisory experience leading 20–40 operators across shifts.
• Experience managing scheduling, payroll/timecards, training systems, SOP management, and workforce planning.
• Ability to relocate to Louisiana for 1–2 years or travel 50–75%.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Benefits

• Equity ownership through stock options.
• 100% employee healthcare premiums covered.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options.
• Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible plans.
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%.
• Paid leave including parental and medical leave.
• PPE and workwear allowances.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Opportunities for internal growth and career development.

Visa Sponsorship Policy

• Sponsorship available for E3 and TN visas only.