Director of Engineering

Company Overview

Are you excited by the potential of large-scale carbon removal?

Captura is an early-stage technology start-up with the mission to develop globally scalable carbon removal to support a sustainable future for the world’s climate. Captura’s unique technology was developed and proven in Caltech’s laboratories and uses established electrochemical concepts to enable gigaton-scalable solutions for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere via direct ocean capture. We capture carbon dioxide using only renewable electricity and seawater, creating no byproducts. CO2-depleted seawater is returned to the ocean to absorb CO2 that comes from the atmosphere.

With investment from several major global companies and our technology demonstrated on a pilot scale, Captura is now planning its first commercial plants together with our plant development partners.

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Captura is seeking a Director of Engineering to build and lead the engineering team to focus on delivering Captura pilot and first commercial plant deployment as well as partner with the R&D team on advancing the technology.

This position is preferred to based in Pasadena, CA. Open to a hybrid structure.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and execute a technical plan for pilot and large-scale deployment of the Captura technology at ocean and shore-based sites

Build, mentor and lead an engineering team with broad expertise to support technical development as well as project execution.

• Experience supporting plant build projects with preference on first of a kind plants/technologies.
• Working with the CTO, lead the development and execution of a continuous process of technology optimization, from the lab through to field testing.
• Validate the scalability and cost model of Captura’s large-scale CO2 capture systems.
• Lead the engineering analysis of electrochemical oceanwater treatment systems for next-generation CO2 capture at scale.
• Manage detailed engineering design and optimization of critical components driving CO2 capture efficiency and durability.
• Foster effective teamwork among engineering staff in a dynamic, fast-paced technical environment.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

8+ years’ experience in large scale deployment of chemical, mechanical or materials engineering systems

Water movement or water treatment experience, such as desalination plants or cooling, is preferred

Experience working on or with industrial facilities such as chemical, oil & gas, wastewater, etc.

Experience of managing the transition of new technology from pilot scale through to commercial deployment

Highly motivated to work in the emerging CO2 removal industry in an early-stage commercial environment.

Excellent organizational, communications, and project management skills, adept at handling multiple ongoing responsibilities in a timely manner.

Possessed of curiosity and motivated to find a better way to do things and question “why not?”

Ability to spot problems and identify solutions independently.

Self-starter, with a high degree of initiative and flexibility

BS degree in Engineering required; Chemical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering preferred.

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary $155,000 to $225,000
• Variable Pay (10%) with potential payout of 150%
• Company options
• Competitive benefits package including 401K

Location – Pasadena, CA. Hybrid role with expectation to be in office ~3 days per week.