Startup & Operations Lead, Demonstration Magnesium Plant

Magrathea; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with pre‑ and post‑tax options

Equity / milestone-based compensation

Job summary

Magrathea, based near Salt Lake City, seeks a hands‑on Plant Superintendent to prepare a new demonstration facility and run daily operations. You will review process diagrams, lead commissioning activities, and own safety, data, and cost targets while coordinating with engineers, operators, and host‑site teams.

You will shape the operating crew, establish procedures, and drive reliable performance in a high‑stakes, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high‑accountability operating environments in chemical or minerals processing, metals, manufacturing, energy, or heavy industry.
• 5+ years in the chemicals, metals, or related industry in the Salt Lake City Area.
• Experience commissioning and starting up a new plant or process unit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the facility for startup and build a capable operating crew.
• Lead the operations scope of commissioning and startup; write procedures and run books.
• Own daily plant performance including production, uptime, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and host-site partners to ensure readiness.

Skills

Operations leadership

Supervise operators

PFDs & P&IDs review

Tools

CMMS

PFDs & P&IDs

Mass/energy balances

Operating procedures

Equipment specs

Job description

Magrathea, based near Salt Lake City, seeks a hands‑on Plant Superintendent to prepare a new demonstration facility and run daily operations. You will review process diagrams, lead commissioning activities, and own safety, data, and cost targets while coordinating with engineers, operators, and host‑site teams.

You will shape the operating crew, establish procedures, and drive reliable performance in a high‑stakes, growth‑oriented environment.