Injection Engineering Manager

Charm Industrial

Injections Engineering Manager overseeing engineering and operational decisions at bio-oil injection site. Collaborating and mentoring while ensuring continuous operational reliability and performance.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeSt. Landry • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead structured troubleshooting during abnormal operating conditions — including pump, filtration, viscosity, pressure, flow, and injection issues — by forming hypotheses, designing tests, analyzing results, and documenting root-cause findings.
Make real-time operational decisions regarding filtration strategy, viscosity/heating management, recirculation vs. injection, escalation pathways, and stop-work authority, while balancing risk, cost, and value.
Own the on-site interface for PLC, HMI, automation, and downhole-sensor modifications; receive, validate, execute, and troubleshoot changes from the controls and automation engineering teams.
Drive operational reliability and process optimization through disciplined data collection, monitoring, and engineering analysis.
Lead development of the sample, lab, and data-quality program to ensure engineering, regulatory, and operational teams receive high-quality data on the first request.
Maintain rigorous shift-handover and engineering communication standards so off-shift engineers can accurately reconstruct plant conditions from documentation alone.
Capture abnormal-event investigations, lessons learned, and process improvements in transferable documentation that supports future site deployment.
Partner closely with the on-site Operations Supervisor to maintain shared ownership of safety, operational discipline, and crew effectiveness, assisting with the following:
Publish and maintain the weekly operator schedule on a consistent cadence while proactively managing PTO coverage and staffing continuity.
Own site administrative systems including ADP/payroll coordination, timecard accuracy, PTO/overtime approvals, training matrices, and SOP redlines.
Ensure operational readiness for continuous 24/7 facility execution without chronic overtime dependency.
Coach operators in diagnostic and systems thinking; not just what actions to take, but why systems behave the way they do and what indicators matter.
Build and maintain site operating rhythms that support high accountability, technical rigor, and strong communication across shifts.
Serve as the on-site hiring manager for operator-level roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and providing structured, EEO-compliant written feedback for all candidates.
Assist the Process Specialist with onboarding and operator development through structured training and qualification checkpoints and performance coaching.
Build a strong operational bench capable of supporting continuous operations and future site expansion.
Contribute to development of the long-term “next-site” operating playbook, including SOPs, training systems, troubleshooting frameworks, and operational standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or related engineering discipline — or equivalent demonstrated technical depth through field operations experience.
7+ years of operating experience in produced-water injection, SWD, EOR, chemical process plants, midstream liquids handling, refining, or comparable fluid-systems operations.
Demonstrated experience leading structured troubleshooting for abnormal operating conditions involving pumps, filters, viscosity, pressure, flow, or injection systems.
Experience working with complex industrial fluid systems where operational decisions directly impact reliability, throughput, and safety.
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly in writing, especially during uncertain or rapidly evolving operating conditions.
Direct supervisory experience leading crews of 20-40 operators across shifts in an industrial environment.
Experience owning operational systems such as scheduling, payroll/timecards, training programs, SOP management, and workforce planning.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in fast-paced, ambiguous, and novel-process environments.
Ability to relocate or commit to a long-stay rotation in rural Louisiana for the full 1–2 year assignment.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass pre-employment background, drug, and physical screening.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership through stock options
100% employee healthcare premiums covered
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
Paid leave, including parental and medical leave
PPE and workwear allowances
Annual professional development stipend
Employee recognition programs that celebrate impactful work and team contributions
Opportunities for internal growth, career development, and transition into climate from a range of industries and backgrounds

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Hard Skills & Tools

troubleshootingdata collectionengineering analysisprocess optimizationoperational reliabilitychemical process plantsfluid systems operationsschedulingSOP managementtraining programs

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsprioritizationleadershipcoachingcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityaccountabilitytechnical rigor

Certifications

BS in Chemical EngineeringBS in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Petroleum Engineeringvalid driver’s license