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Twelve · 1 month ago

Plant Operations Manager (Jet Fuel Plant)

Moses Lake, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$176K/yr - $220K/yr

Twelve is pioneering a new industrial era with carbon transformation, focusing on turning CO2 into essential goods. The Manager of Plant Operations will oversee the operations of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant, managing production processes, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while optimizing plant performance.

Chemicals

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Hydrocarbon productionJet fuel productionChemical plant operationsBudget managementSustainable practicesEmergency responseIndustry regulations knowledgeSTEM degreeLeadership skillsTeam management

Required

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid sick days and vacation

Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Company

Twelve

We're Twelve, the carbon transformation company.

Founded in 2015

201-500 employees

https://www.twelve.co/post/made-from-air-why-co2-is-the-next-big-thing-for-brand-innovation

H1B Sponsorship

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