Production Operator

About Carba:

Carba is working to mitigate the worst effects of climate change by permanently removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. We have developed an innovative process that involves the pyrolysis of biomass waste to create charcoal/biochar (solid carbon) that is buried underground where it is stable for thousands to millions of years.

We are looking for passionate, hardworking, fast-paced, and innovative individuals to join our growing team. Candidates must be comfortable with working with large industrial equipment in an outdoor space through all seasons, recording and reporting operational metrics, filling out required documentation, comfortable with ambiguity, wearing multiple hats, performing under pressure, and thriving in a team. If this sounds like you, please read on.

• Equipment Operations

  • Operate Carba built and purchased equipment including shutdown and startup procedures and continuous operating

  • Record and report operational metrics and adhere to equipment SOP and safety requirements

• Maintenance and Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct scheduled maintenance protocols on equipment for preventative maintenance

  • Respond to and conduct maintenance on immediate failures that would occur on-site with the equipment

  • Assist the engineering team with the implementation with equipment upgrades and process changes

• Site operations

  • Utilizing equipment to move piles of biomass (e.g., woodchips) and charcoal

  • Maintain a clean and organized workplace

  • Maintain a safe working environment

• Experience with large equipment handling and/or relevant industry or military experience

• Strong focus on safety

• Track record of operating equipment to specification

• Demonstrated ability to solve mechanical problems

• Familiarity with following SOPs and reporting

• Self-motivated, organized, thrives in small team environment, likes challenges, accountable, looking for growth

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

• Must be able to wear respirator

• Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company.

Carba is committed to the philosophy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or other non-job-related criteria. Carba is an EEO employer.

This role will be located on-site in Burnsville, MN.