Operations Lead

Ensuring Charts Success

Cooler By Design Charts core business is centered around the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from right Well yes and no see we think the products we design and build are pretty cool too. Also were problem solvers. Customers dont come to Chart with an equipment specification they come to Chart with a challenge. Thats where you come in because someone has to figure it out all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment on-site. Charts mission is to provide full solutions across the Nexus of Clean clean power clean water clean food and clean industrials. The diverse applications we service echo our commitment to sustainability from providing full hydrogen solutions across the value chain offering small and industrial scale carbon capture solutions to customers globally creating water treatment systems responsible for treating 4.5 billion gallons of water per day in the U.S. and delivering clean water to over a billion people worldwide providing equipment and solutions for mission critical space launches decarbonizing the marine industry and electrifying the mining space. Chart even contributes to the food and beverage industry by making some of your favorite carbonated beverages possible If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing well thats Chart technology too (and its also cool)!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Lead to join our team at our Orem UT location developing the Cryogenic Carbon Capture process. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful on-site operation of our innovative technologies and leading operational teams to achieve optimal performance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver comfortable taking ownership of operational challenges and will drive efficient solutions in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology deployment and will contribute directly to our success.

What Will You Do

• Provide on-site leadership and technical guidance for the commissioning start-up and ongoing operation of Charts process technologies at customer locations.
• Lead and mentor on-site operations teams ensuring adherence to safety protocols operational procedures and performance targets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational matters at project sites fostering strong communication and collaboration with customers and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot operational issues identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Implement and help develop best practices for on-site operations including standard operating procedures (SOPs) maintenance schedules and performance monitoring systems.
• Conduct performance analysis of operations operating systems identify areas for improvement and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to ensure smooth project execution and successful handover to operations.
• Participate in the development and review of operational documentation including start-up manuals and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations at project sites.
• Extensive Travel: Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to various customer sites for on-site operational support and leadership.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require

The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time stand walk use hands and fingers handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit climb balance kneel crouch or crawl. Lifting 50 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Duties include lengthy visual requirements on computer monitors. Frequent travel will involve time spent in transit and at customer sites which may have varying environmental conditions.

Your Experience Should Be...

• A technical or engineering degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field (e.g. operations management industrial technology applied science).
• Proven experience in leading and managing operational teams in industrial or technical environments.
• Strong understanding of process operations preferably within the energy industrial gas or related sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to effectively interact with diverse teams and customers.
• Sound organizational skills for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Experience with cryogenic process technologies natural gas processing or similar complex industrial systems preferred.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation is a plus.
• Experience in commissioning and start-up of industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in industrial environments.

Our Benefits Package...

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match
• Employee stock purchase program