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The above link describes the use microwave for biomass gasification without the use air. If this is successful commercially, it is likely to make existing gasification process obsolete. K S Viswanathan On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM, jim mason <[email protected]> wrote: > pete, > > thank you for the note. the problem has not been getting candidates > applying. it is trying to find someone in possession of both the needed > skills, as well as a cultural fit with the organization. this is not a > typical line manager need. things are somewhat unusual around our place. > we had over 100 apps in the previous round. we got about 30 today on the > start of this round. most come from craigslist, but some propagate out from > more topic related lists and forums. we get all types. the applications > are always really interesting to read. > > in general, this is a really important position for us so we're taking our > time. you are encouraged to fwd it to others who might know others who, > etc. > > yes, it is really 3 or more positions, but such is the case with a startup. > in the earlier stages a single individual usually plays many roles that > will later be divided into multiple positions. and things are usually > overwhelming as a result. this is why only the young and foolish attempt > startups. the grey hairs know better and wait until things have settled > down a bit . . . ;-) > > do stop by if you can. we learn a tremendous amount from those who have > come before us and have experience in these areas. there will be another > workshop some time this fall. > > > jim > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Pete & Sheri <[email protected] > > wrote: > >> I retired from 3M’s hardware and electronics support division (HESD) >> 15 years ago. I know at least 10 guys who could do this job, but, like me, >> they are retired too. Most of them live in other places on this earth. If >> I lived close to you, I’d consider applying for the job just for the fun of >> it. Most of the guys I worked with had most of the qualifications to one >> degree or another, but I think you’d need about 3 people to do all you ask >> for in just one individual. Maybe that’s why you aren’t swamped with >> candidates. **** >> >> Methods Engineer**** >> >> Purchasing Agent**** >> >> Project Manager**** >> >> And more.**** >> >> I’d love to have an extended coffee break chat with you on this subject >> some time.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> I think I remember a salary or salary range attached to an earlier post >> you made on the gasification list. I don’t remember the number, but I don’t >> think it was high enough to attract the kind of person you are searching >> for. Maybe, as manufacturing gets worse in the USA, you will find someone. >> You need someone with a little gray hair to be “deep” in all those areas. >> **** >> >> ** ** >> >> Every time you post a workshop date, I hold my breath, waiting for a >> non-conflicting selection, but so far, no luck for me. Sooner or later, we >> will match up. Problem is that my wife and I demonstrate blacksmithing and >> wool spinning together a lot on weekends and are involved in several >> metalworking groups, etc..**** >> >> ** ** >> >> I would think that there would be plenty of candidates right around >> silicon valley. Maybe they are all in school getting their MBA’s so they >> can run the company instead of working within it. (Sorry about that)**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Pete Stanaitis**** >> >> ----------------**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *jim mason >> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:44 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [Gasification] Job Opp: Director of Manufacturing Operations, >> ALL Power Labs, GEK Gasifier**** >> >> ** ** >> >> We are still searching for the perfect candidate for this position. Maybe >> it is you. Maybe you can point us to him or her. Or maybe you have a list, >> forum, twitter account or some other venue to repost which might help to >> surface the right candidate. Any input and/or fwds are greatly appreciated. >> jim >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> **** >> >> ** ** >> >> >> ALL Power Labs is looking for a manufacturing operations expert to create >> and manage the next stage of our production solution. We are fast outgrowing >> our current DIY based methods, and need to quickly implement a more >> scalable, higher volume solution. This will require deep skills across >> international supply chain management, multi-discipline production >> processes, fast design-to-market iteration, and the information systems that >> make them possible. **** >> >> ** ** >> >> Our core product is now as complex as a small car. This position requires >> skills across a wide set of industries including sheet and cast metalwork, >> powertrain, electronics, and finishes.**** >> >> >> ************************************************* >> ALL Power Labs is a Berkeley, CA based start-up specializing in biomass >> gasification equipment for small-scale, distributed power generation. In >> APL's 3 short years over 300 gasifiers have shipped to over 40 different >> countries and 50 universities and research institutions. >> >> You can find more information on our website: http://www.gekgasifier.com. >> ************************************************* >> >> Position Objective: >> >> Manage the daily operation of APL's current in-house production method >> while working with our team to: >> >> a) Establish new partners and processes for our supply chain >> b) Improve and create systems for inventory control, product version >> control, and financial reporting >> c) Optimize our product design for manufacturability >> d) Establish the total manufacturing solution that will enable rapid >> global growth >> >> Qualifications: >> >> - Extremely familiar with the concepts and methods of contemporary >> manufacturing systems >> - Experienced with software systems for workflow management, sourcing, >> inventory control, product version control and documentation, etc. >> - Able to both build and manage an exceptional team >> - Excellent financial reporting skills and ability to make sound >> assessments based on this data >> - Literate in 3D CAD environments >> - Able to travel and operate internationally >> - Willing to work long hours, odd hours, and make the job happen >> >> Our start-up has a unique story. We began by offering the GEK, an open >> source DIY experimenter's kit that could be manufactured in-house in small >> quantities. The GEK gasifier led to the development of the Power Pallet, a >> complete solution for biomass power generation. GEKs are now made in batches >> of 50 and Power Pallets in batches of 10. >> >> Our ultimate goal is to create an easy-to-operate consumer appliance that >> can turn any form of organic waste into electricity, heat and shaft power. >> The global market for this is massive. The world is in need of a "PC of >> personal scale energy", and we intend to be the group that first delivers it >> at mass scale.**** >> >> >> APL is funded entirely by sales and we are bootstrapping our way through >> each stage of growth. Every member of our dedicated team wears many hats and >> works long hours to see our goals realized. We seek team members who are >> flexible, creative and excited about this challenge. >> >> This is an unusual opportunity for which we are seeking an exceptional >> candidate. You will need to have respect for the atypical methods we've >> developed to date, but also know how to integrate more traditional best >> practice production solutions. >> >> The ideal candidate for this position will grow into a core member of our >> start-up founding team. Pay is negotiable, but will start at the lower end >> of the market, given current status as a bootstrapped start up. However, >> significant equity will be offered after a trial period and a fit is proven. >> **** >> >> To apply, please send a letter describing your interest and >> qualifications, as well as your resume to [email protected]. Please >> do not just send a resume. We need to hear why you think you are the >> perfect fit for this adventure.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> >> -- >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Jim Mason >> Website: http://www.whatiamupto.com >> Current Projects: >> - Gasifier Experimenters Kit (the GEK): http://www.gekgasifier.com >> - Escape from Berkeley alt fuels vehicle race: >> www.escapefromberkeley.com >> - ALL Power Labs on Twitter: http://twitter.com/allpowerlabs >> - Shipyard Announce list: >> http://lists.spaceship.com/listinfo.cgi/icp-spaceship.com**** >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Gasification mailing list >> >> to Send a Message to the list, use the email address >> [email protected] >> >> to UNSUBSCRIBE or Change your List Settings use the web page >> >> http://lists.bioenergylists.org/mailman/listinfo/gasification_lists.bioenergylists.org >> >> for more Gasifiers, News and Information see our web site: >> http://gasifiers.bioenergylists.org/ >> >> > > > -- > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Jim Mason > Website: http://www.whatiamupto.com > Current Projects: > - Gasifier Experimenters Kit (the GEK): http://www.gekgasifier.com > - Escape from Berkeley alt fuels vehicle race: > www.escapefromberkeley.com > - ALL Power Labs on Twitter: http://twitter.com/allpowerlabs > - Shipyard Announce list: > http://lists.spaceship.com/listinfo.cgi/icp-spaceship.com > > _______________________________________________ > Gasification mailing list > > to Send a Message to the list, use the email address > [email protected] > > to UNSUBSCRIBE or Change your List Settings use the web page > > http://lists.bioenergylists.org/mailman/listinfo/gasification_lists.bioenergylists.org > > for more Gasifiers, News and Information see our web site: > http://gasifiers.bioenergylists.org/ > >
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