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ION is based in Boulder, Colorado, an emerging hub for alternative energy and clean technology development. We’re growing. We’re hiring. We’re ready.

INdustrial Installation
ION is a global leader in post-combustion source capture technology from our idyllic little corner of Colorado. We are singularly focused on large-scale results and reducing CO2 emissions by a billion tonnes by 2050.

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

innovation

We strive to be at the forefront of carbon capture technology and seek out new ways to improve our products and services, further reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

integrity

We conduct business with the highest level of integrity and ethical standards. We show up and hold ourselves accountable to our customers, our vendors and each other.

transparency

We are committed to open communication with our stakeholders, and believe in being transparent about our practices, processes, and results

safety

We prioritize the safety of our employees, partners, and communities in all aspects of our operations.

collaboration

We recognize that addressing climate change is a team effort that requires collaboration among diverse stakeholders we actively seek partnerships and that align with our mission.

sustainability

We are committed to building a sustainable future and believe in balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations in our business practices.

ION IN THE NEWS

ION's CO2 Capture Solvent at the Forefront of Sustainable Innovation

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ION LEADERSHIP

Dr. Buz Brown

Founder, CEO, Chairman
Buz Brown has over thirty years of technology commercialization and venture creation experience, including large and small companies, academic and venture capital roles, with particular expertise in early-stage high growth companies. Buz was the founder and/or CEO of over a dozen currently operating companies. He received his B.A. from Colby College, his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester, and was a post-doctoral fellow and faculty member at Yale University.

Dr. Erik Meuleman

Chief Technology Officer
Erik Meuleman has over 20 years of experience within the area of technology development for separation processes and has lead numerous international innovation projects with teams based in Europe, Brazil, Australia, Japan, China and USA. Erik has authored 15 peer-reviewed papers and holds three patents. He received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the University of Twente in the Netherlands and is an adjunct professor at the Federation University of Australia.

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Finance

Staff Accountant

Full Time
Boulder, Co

Position Summary:

ION is looking for a full-time, detail-oriented, and dedicated Staff Accountant to join our growing company. This role demands a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality. Reporting directly to the SeniorAccountant, the Staff Accountant will play a vital role in our day-to-day financial operations and will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, processing AP and AR transactions, and performing month-end closing procedures. A successful candidate would benefit from possessing an entrepreneurial spirit and a sharp analytical mind that can manage our processes to ensure ourfinancial data becomes actionable information.


As a member of a rapidly growing company that is leading and developing the new industry of carbon capture technology, a successful candidate will have the ability to learn quickly and will be able to identify areas of improvement to implement solutions, while balancing other responsibilities. Our company culture is one where teamwork, adaptability, collaboration, continuous improvement, being results oriented, and having willingness to grow are core values. This position is highly visible, with regular interactions with other departments and executives.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Payable and Receivable: Manage the processes for accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice creation, payment processing, and overdue account information.
  • Financial Record Keeping: Maintain and update accounting records and files, including ledgers, journals, and invoices.
  • Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in the accounts and identify any discrepancies.
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and other routine accounting procedures to support the closing of our financial records monthly and the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
  • Payroll: Manage and process payroll through our PEO platform, ensuring accurate calculations, timely payments, and alignment with financial records.
  • Tax and Regulatory: Assist with periodic reporting to taxing and regulatory authorities, including completion of business licenses, and 1099s.
  • Audit Support: Aid in internal and external audits by preparing supporting schedules and implementing audit recommendations.
  • Policy Adherence and Process Improvement: Follow departmental processes and ensure ION policies are enforced while suggesting improvements for efficiency.
  • Government Contract Management: Manage government contracts and reporting in accordance with FAR guidelines.
  • Ad Hoc Tasks: Undertake additional duties as needed.

 

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

·       Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.

·       CPA,CMA or Enrolled Agent designation preferred.

·       0-2 years of experience in accounting; start-up and/or public company experience a plus.

·       Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, and knowledge of GAAP required.

·       Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or Oracle NetSuite preferred.

·       Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, highly motivated and results oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills.

·       Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and managing deadlines and expectations.

·       Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g. DOE programs) and audits.

 

What We Offer:

·       The salary for this position generally ranges between $60,000 to $100,000annually. This range is an estimate based on potential qualifications and operational needs and may vary above and below the stated amounts.

·       Additionally, this position will receive a grant of stock options and is eligible for an annual bonus based on the performance of the individual and the company.

·       A comprehensive benefits package that includes 401k match, tuition reimbursement, disability insurance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, career training & development opportunities, generous parental leave, 120 hours of PTO in their first year of service in addition to more than 12 paid holidays per year.

 

Position Type/Working Conditions:

·      This is a full-time position working standard business hours. This position may require the flexibility to work diverse schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. On occasions, this position requires travel. Flexibility in work schedules and locations is offered at manager’s discretion after demonstrated results in the role.

·       This position is primarily in office with some remote work allowable with prior approval. The work environment and physical demand characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful candidate will perform primarily sedentary office duties with occasional travel to other offices or development& construction sites. They may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and may be required to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer.

·       We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. ION is proud to be an EEO employer.

·      This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Operations

Sr. Manager of Information Technology Operations

Full Time
Boulder, Co

Job Description Summary:

As our Senior Manager of Information Technology Operations specializing in cloud infrastructure, you will oversee our company-wide technology environment with a specific focus on supporting our operations through cloud-based platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and security of the systems and applications used by our teams. You will enable greater operational excellence by supporting diverse platforms and enabling our team to scale.


Responsibilities:
 

  • Lead the management and optimization of cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability and performance across Microsoft 365 & Azure environments, SharePoint, and other cloud services.
  • Support ION team members with internal help desk activities across Windows and iOS devices.
  • Maintain organization IT assets, including wireless and teleconferencing infrastructure.
  • Track and administer software licenses, head counts, and security protocols in company platforms.
  • Deploy, support, and train staff on advanced security and encryption systems, with an emphasis on cloud security best practices, including identity and access management and data protection.
  • Develop business information and analytics processes, including organization level data structure.
  • Work closely with vendors, data centers, and cloud service providers to ensure seamless operations, enhanced security measures, and be a key contributor to strategic purchase decisions.
  • Oversee network infrastructure, endpoint security, and Mobile Device Management (MDM), including IT network and data maps for material systems and data     stores.
  • Monitor system usage for out-of-norm access and behavior, reviewing access levels, unused applications, and audit logs.
  • Keep a detailed inventory of cloud resources and employee systems and create and maintain the IT department's annual budget.
  • Streamline the onboarding and offboarding processes of personnel, IT hardware and access rights.
  • Maintain relationships with IT-related vendors, ensuring ION benefits from the service.
  • Act as a cloud security advisor, troubleshooting and advising on issues.
  • Develop, implement and maintain documentation for all IT-related policies and processes, ensuring best practices in compliance and security are clearly     documented, communicated and adhered to.
  • Organization level IT training after rollout of new systems
  • Establish organization level SOC 2 compliance including choice of vendors and plan for disaster recovery.

 

Qualifications,Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field with a strong emphasis on cloud computing.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and personal task management skills.
  • Ability to build effective work relationships at all levels, influence behavior and lead.
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Windows environment, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Honesty and integrity with high standards for confidentiality.
  • High level of self-motivation, proactivity and initiative.
  • A creative and disciplined approach to problem solving with high competence in troubleshooting infrastructure issues.
  • Pleasant demeanor, sense of humor and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Proven experience in managing cloud infrastructure and services with a deep understanding of architecture, services and security practices.
  • Strong foundation in supporting various Windows and IOS operating systems with experience in integrating these platforms with cloud services.
  • Expertise in cloud security mechanisms, including IAM, data encryption, network security and compliance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with administering collaboration and productivity tools in a cloud environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration purposes.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects and tasks effectively.

 

What We Offer:

  • The salary for this position generally ranges between $165,000 to $184,000 annually. This range Is an estimate based on potential qualifications and operational needs and may vary above and below the stated amounts.
  • Additionally, this position will receive a grant of stock options and is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance of the individual and the company.
  • A comprehensive benefits package that includes 401k match, tuition reimbursement, disability insurance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, career training & development opportunities, generous parental leave, 120 hours of PTO in their first year of service in addition to 18 paid holidays per year.

     

Working Conditions:

This position is primarily in office. The work environment and physical demand characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful candidate will perform primarily sedentary office duties with occasional travel to other offices or development& construction sites. They may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and may be required to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer.


We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a conditionof employment. ION is proud to be an EEO employer.

Engineering

Process Control Engineer

Full Time
Boulder, Co

Position Summary

The PCE will contribute to a team of engineers on Feasibility Studies, FEEDs or detailed design projects for the integration of carbon capture facilities at power and industrial sites. This position will require a hands-on individual with capability to produce high-quality process controls engineering deliverables according to a schedule and within budget that meet current project/client requirements.  They will develop solutions to complex problems that require a high degree of innovation and ingenuity.

The PCE must have knowledge of industrial, process, manufacturing, field instrumentation, distributed control system technology, PLCs and batch process manufacturing in all the following project phases:

•     Scope Generation

•     Design Basis

•     Requirements Documentation

•     Implementation

•     Systems Integration

•     Testing and On-site Startup

 

The PCE will also be expected to:

•     Draw out and document customer requirements that form the basis of the controls scope of work.

•     Design, develop and implement control systems (logic software and controls hardware) to meet machine and integrated system requirements.

•     Assist in the development of design standards.

•     Write instrument/valve specs when required.

•     Be involved with vendor recommendations and selection.

•     Define commercial components needed to meet project needs, including acquiring quotes and lead times from suppliers for critical items.

•     Provide support during design, build and testing phase of the project.

•     Participate and contribute to technical issues related to EIC for ION’s pilot facilities and pilot operations.

•     Conduct due diligence of detailed EIC designs to ensure alignment with ION’s operational theories and operational philosophies.

•     Provide clear communication with the supervisor and the project manager regarding schedule and scope implications throughout the projectlifecycle.

•     Assist in the Factory and Site Acceptance Testing of control software, as required.

 

Qualifications

•     Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university required.

•     4+ years of relevant experience is desirable.

•     A solid understanding of process controls system design including electrical schematic generation, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, cause & effect tables, logic diagrams and general instrument & electrical assembly processes.

•     Experience in generating control strategies and guiding the release of a control system from development through deployment.

•     Working knowledge of CAD software.  Ability to create controls/electrical designs and drawings using computer-assisted design, make revisions to designs, and update old drawings to new formats.

•     Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)required.

 

All Applicants Should Be/Have

•     A self-starter mentality that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.

•     Willing to travel as necessary to support the business objectives.

•     Excellent time management skills and problem solving with the ability to work independently from problem statement to solution.

•     Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable presenting technical information to team leaders and management.

•     Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments efficiently.

 

Work Environment

This position typically operates in a professional office environment but occasionally in industrial settings (refineries, fabrication shops and/or power stations). The job requires an individual to routinely use standard office equipment to oversee technical deliverables, and at times it is required to work remotely, from the office and on-site of a client. Travel to locations of ION’s pilot operations, meetings associated with ION’s commercial projects or to locations involving commissioning, start-up and/or operations associated with ION’s commercial projects may be required and could be as much as 25%.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position working standard business hours. This position may require the flexibility to work diverse schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. On occasions this position requires travel.


The role is primarily an office-based role with some ‘flex-time’ (working remotely)allowable with prior approval.


This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


ION Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

What We Offer

•     The salary for this position generally ranges between $100,000-$130,000 annually.This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs and may vary above and below the stated amounts.

•     Additionally, this position will receive a grant of stock options and is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance of the individual and the company.

•     A comprehensive benefits package that includes 401k Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Career Training & Development Opportunities, generous Parental Leave, 120hours of PTO in their first year of service and 18 paid holidays per year.

 

Primary Location: Boulder, Colorado USA

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ION believes it is important for individuals, organizations, and institutions to actively work towards promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and our communities. Diversity and inclusion are essential for creating a truly equitable and just environment. We strive to build and nurture an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported regardless of their unique differences.