Kairos Power · 3 months ago
Plant Manager, Engineering Operations
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly motivated Plant Manager, Engineering Operations to oversee the construction and operation of a complex chemical plant, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing personnel and processes.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Monitor construction progress ensuring that the project is implemented per the approved designs
Identify and help resolve any potential operating issues identified during the construction
Responsible for developing the teams to conduct the punch listing of the plant equipment as being installed
Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews
Develop hiring plan/need for production engineers and operators including hiring and managing production engineers and operators, operator training and assist in training
Develop operating procedures and QA/QC to meet the frozen design basis
Develop Management of Change procedures for plant, maintain records of changes and compliance with HAZOP/PHA and (if applicable) PSM
Responsible for development of the system definitions and system handover packages for implementation
Lead process commissioning efforts for the handover systems
Responsible for final acceptable of the handover systems for release to operations
Develop the commissioning schedule, unit start-up schedule, and plant start up plans
Responsible for procurement of the materials required for start-up including initial inventories of consumables, safety equipment, and personnel equipment
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
10+ years of experience managing operations for newly constructed chemical plants, preferred industry in Oil & Gas, Chemical Production (i.e., paint, novel manufacturing), Factory Manufacturing, or similar industry handling various chemicals (acids/bases/toxic chemicals)
5+ years of supervisory experience managing up to 30 direct reports including engineers, operators, and other personnel
Proven success in managing operations in a complex chemical plant handling hazardous materials
Experience commissioning complex chemical plants
Proven track record managing a diverse workforce and resolving technical issues
Ability to balance safety and operation to meet schedule and cost targets
Ability to develop plans and programs to plan out work with needed resources
Ability to work with highly collaborative team and proven team player working with various teams
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, and articulated boom lifts
Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
Communicating with others to exchange information
Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
Use hand tools
Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
Handling of Beryllium (Be)
Handling of radiological materials
Some travel may be required, up to 10%
Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
Requires occasionally working weekends
Requires occasional schedule flexibility
Requires occasionally working non-standard work-week hours
Requires occasionally working 2nd shift, beginning at 3:00pm local time
Requires occasionally working 3rd shift, beginning at 11:00pm local time
Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
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