Plant Operations Manager (Jet Fuel Plant)

Sigma Earth; Moses Lake (WA); Vor Ort; USD 176.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Paid time off

Equity compensation

Inclusive culture

Zusammenfassung

Twelve is hiring for a Manager of Plant Operations to oversee the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in Moses Lake, WA, with travel to Berkeley, CA. The role requires strong hydrocarbon/jet fuel production experience, startup mindset, and leadership to drive safety and reliability.

Relocation support is offered; future colocation with EPC in Calgary and relocation to TX or ND may follow. Salary range per US guidelines is listed, reflecting a competitive compensation package.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record of managing plant operations and allocated budgets in a chemical plant setting.
• Willingness to create processes and content from scratch and work in a startup.
• Extensive experience in hydrocarbon, jet fuel production or Fischer Tropsch.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards and trainings to keep plant teams compliant.

Aufgaben

• Create comprehensive policies, procedures and processes from scratch for the first SAF plant; oversee production, maintenance, reliability, safety and quality.
• Manage the plant budget, set targets and allocate resources for safety, performance and financial health.
• Monitor and analyze safety and performance metrics; implement strategic improvements.
• Foster a safety culture with regular meetings and audits; coordinate emergency response and recovery.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations and eco-friendly practices to stay competitive.

Kenntnisse

Plant operations management

Budget management

Leadership

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Twelve is a next-generation industrial company advancing how everyday products are made from the molecule up. AirPlant™ is our Power-to-X hydrocarbon platform that harnesses CO2, water, and electricity to make essential fuels and chemicals that underpin the global economy. We are on a mission to advance industry for the next century and lead a new era of innovation where everyday products are made from air.

The Manager of Plant Operations at Twelve will be responsible for overseeing the operations of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant. This includes managing the production process, maintenance, and reliability while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations, and optimizing plant performance.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in hydrocarbon production and or naphtha production, with a focus on jet fuel production. They should be knowledgeable about sustainable practices and have a track record of successfully managing operations in a chemical plant setting.

This is an onsite role in Moses Lake, WA with periodic travel to Twelve HQ in Berkeley, CA. Twelve will offer relocation support for your move. The ideal candidate will also be open to future colocation with the EPC in Calgary, and to a third relocation to TX or ND after that.

What you will do

• Create comprehensive policies, procedures and processes from scratch operating the first SAF plant at Twelve. Oversee all plant operations, maintenance, reliability including production, quality control, and safety in coordination with the VP of Plant Design and Execution.
• Manage the plant budget effectively, set sustainable production targets and make strategic decisions about resource allocation to ensure optimal plant safety, performance and financial health.
• Regularly monitoring and analyzing plant safety and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic solutions for optimization
• Develop a culture of safety within the plant by conducting regular safety meetings, audits to ensure all industry level compliance as well as lead the emergency response, recovery effort coordination and strategy implementation to prevent future issues.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, new technologies, and changes in regulations to ensure the plant continues to implement sustainable eco-friendly practices, remains competitive and compliant.

• Recruit and hire new staff to grow the current plant team, manage personnel issues within the plant and take the lead fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Support the training and development of plant staff, provide continuous learning opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.

• Collaborate with other departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to align plant operations with overall company goals, optimize plant performance and ensure all equipment is well-maintained, functioning properly, and meets safety standards.

Who you are

• Proven track record of managing plant operations and allocated budgets in a chemical plant setting.
• Willingness to create processes and content from scratch and work in a startup.
• Proven ability to respond effectively to emergencies or disruptions in plant operations.
• Extensive experience in hydrocarbon, jet fuel production or Fischer Tropsch.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards as well as required certifications and training to keep plant teams compliant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to sustainable practices and the mission of Twelve.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, ideally Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Twelve Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid sick days and vacation
• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

At Twelve, it's important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements, Twelve conducts exhaustive research to understand compensation markets. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $176,000 - $220,000

Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidate's diverse sets of skill levels.

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Twelve is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants, and complies with federal and state disability laws. As part of this commitment, Twelve will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent team by email at [e-mail].