Senior Operations Technician

Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to eliminating CO2 emissions from industrial manufacturing processes. In H1 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven climate technologies that drive value for industrial customers.  At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it.  We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort. 

We are passionate about global climate impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!

Position Description

The Senior Operations Technician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and partners to build and deliver innovative solutions for customers. This role focuses on the manufacture, deployment, and operation of VIA pilot-scale systems. You will work closely with engineering, R&D teams, vendors, fabricators, and customers to ensure the on-time and on-budget development and installation of VIA’s pilot systems. This position offers significant growth potential as VIA continues to expand, scale systems, and broaden its impact.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to manufacture in-house designed pilot systems.
• Ensure the timely completion of pilot systems.
• Lead the installation of systems at customer sites, including managing logistics, deployment, and the operation of pilot systems at customer locations.
• Operate, monitor, and optimize pilot systems at customer locations and at Via locations. Ensure systems meet performance specifications and achieve KPIs.
• Apply hands-on skills to manufacture systems within the prototype assembly space.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve fabrication and construction issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide training and support to customers and internal teams on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures

• 5–10 years of experience in assembling and deploying complex pilot or larger systems, ideally in industrial manufacturing environments. 
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in the manufacture and assembly of equipment skids, including piping and pumping systems, using standard manufacturing techniques.
• Basic electrical wiring skills (preferred).
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions
• Ability to use fork trucks while also understanding rigging of components for assembly/disassembly of process equipment (preferred).
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative yet informally structured environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for this role with occasional work required nights/weekends
• U.S. work authorization is required for this role.

• Competitive compensation package, including equity options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
• Paid Flex time off
• Paid time off for Company holidays

At Via, we value and prioritize diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.