Plant Operations Manager | Relocation to Moses Lake, WA

Twelve; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Equity compensation

Job summary

Twelve is seeking a Manager of Plant Operations to oversee the first SAF plant in Moses Lake, WA, with travel to Berkeley and potential future relocations. You will manage production, maintenance, and safety, while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive hydrocarbon/jet fuel production experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to sustainable practices. Competitive salary and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing plant operations and budgets in a chemical plant.
• Experience creating processes from scratch and working in a startup.
• 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; relevant training.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commitment to sustainable practices aligned with Twelve's mission.

Responsibilities

• Create policies, procedures and processes for the first Twelve SAF plant and oversee operations, maintenance, reliability, safety and quality.
• Manage plant budget, set production targets and allocate resources for safety, performance and financial health.
• Monitor safety and performance metrics; implement optimization solutions.
• Lead safety culture with meetings, audits and emergency response coordination.
• Stay updated on trends, technologies and regulations to keep practices sustainable and compliant.
• Recruit, hire and develop plant staff; foster a productive work environment.
• Collaborate with departments, suppliers and stakeholders to align operations with company goals.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Startup environment

Emergency response

Sustainability

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Strategic planning

Process development

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

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.
• 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

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