Commissioning Manager

The posting, as Remora wrote it

Remora is seeking a Commissioning 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the commissioning process from mechanical completion through startup, performance validation, and handoff to Operations.
• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, test protocols, acceptance criteria, and documentation.
• Lead onsite startup and commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules and resources across Engineering, Project Management, Operations, contractors, vendors, and customer sites.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex system issues during startup and commissioning, driving problems through root-cause identification and resolution.
• Verify equipment installation, controls functionality, instrumentation, interlocks, alarms, and safety systems prior to startup.
• Execute and document system performance testing to confirm equipment meets defined operational and engineering requirements.
• Identify commissioning risks and issues early and develop mitigation plans to protect deployment schedules.
• Partner with Engineering to improve system reliability, maintainability, operability, and ease of commissioning.
• Build standardized commissioning processes that allow Remora to efficiently deploy multiple systems in parallel.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, field engineering, operations, or deployment of complex industrial equipment or process systems.
• Experience leading the commissioning and startup of industrial equipment from installation through operational handoff.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting equipment and system-level issues in the field.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, procedures, test protocols, punch lists, and acceptance criteria.
• Strong understanding of PLC/

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• Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
• Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.

Logistics

• Location: Wixom, MI (in-person required)
• Start date: ASAP

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 - $180,000
• Competitive Stock Options
• Healthcare (BCBS)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching

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.