Operations Manager

Remora•Umatilla, OR

15d•$109,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Remora is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the startup, commissioning, testing, and operational handoff of our modular carbon capture systems. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and executing the commissioning process as we move from our first commercial deployment to a growing fleet of systems. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Controls, Field Service, Project Management, and Operations to safely bring systems online, troubleshoot issues in the field, validate performance, and establish a repeatable commissioning model that can scale with our deployment pipeline. We’re building modular carbon capture systems, turning exhaust into beverage-grade CO₂ sold to breweries and greenhouses. We deploy in regions facing severe CO₂ shortages, where prices are highest, allowing us to generate high margins without relying on tax credits or carbon credits. We’ve raised over $115 million in funding from top investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in operations, field operations, manufacturing, industrial equipment, energy, chemical processing, power generation, or related environment.
Experience operating or supporting complex industrial equipment or process systems in the field.
Demonstrated experience building and improving operational processes, SOPs, maintenance programs, and performance metrics.
Experience managing technicians, contractors, or other frontline teams.
Strong understanding of equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Experience working closely with engineering and technical teams to resolve equipment and operational issues.
Experience with power generation, generators, industrial gas systems, rotating equipment.

Nice To Haves

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If you’re enthusiastic about this role—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply. We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.

Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day operation and performance of deployed carbon capture systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures, maintenance programs, operating standards, and escalation processes for field operations.
Monitor fleet performance, system uptime, reliability, maintenance needs, and key operational KPIs.
Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with Field Service, Engineering, vendors, and contractors.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause resolution of operational issues, ensuring problems are documented, communicated, and permanently addressed.
Partner with Commissioning and Engineering to transition newly deployed systems from startup and commissioning into steady-state operations.
Build operational processes that can scale from the first commercial systems to a multi-site fleet.
Manage spare parts, consumables, service requirements, and other resources necessary to maintain system availability.
Establish preventative and predictive maintenance strategies that improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Support the hiring, training, and development of operators, technicians, and other field operations personnel as the fleet grows.
Maintain strong safety standards and ensure field operations comply with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering to provide structured feedback from the field and drive improvements in system design, reliability, maintainability, and serviceability.
Manage relationships with site partners, contractors, service providers, and other external stakeholders supporting operations.