4 months ago
Plant Operations Manager
Moses Lake, Washington - Office
Full-time
Mid Level
Plant Operations Manager
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Description
- Twelve is pioneering a new industrial era with carbon transformation. We use electrochemistry to turn CO2 into critical products—fuels, chemicals, and materials—that today rely on fossil fuels. Our mission: to fundamentally change how the world makes its essential goods by transforming CO2 from a liability into a resource, building resilient, fossil-free supply chains, and advancing next-generation industry.
- 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.
- This is an onsite role in Moses Lake, WA with periodic travel to Twelve HQ in Berkeley, CA.
- **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 monitor and analyze 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, and lead emergency response, recovery efforts, and strategy implementation.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure sustainable, eco-friendly practices, competitiveness, and compliance.
- Recruit and hire new staff, manage personnel issues, and foster a positive, productive work environment.
- Support training and development of plant staff, providing continuous learning opportunities.
- Collaborate with other departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to align operations with company goals, optimize performance, and ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- **Who you are:**
- Proven track record managing plant operations and budgets in a chemical plant setting.
- Willingness to create processes from scratch and work in a startup.
- Ability to respond effectively to emergencies or disruptions.
- Extensive experience in hydrocarbon, jet fuel production, or Fischer Tropsch processes.
- Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and required certifications.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Commitment to sustainable practices and Twelve’s mission.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, ideally Chemical Engineering or related.
- **Twelve Benefits:**
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid sick days and vacation.
- Competitive salary and equity compensation.
- Diverse and inclusive work environment.
- **Salary Range:** $176,000 - $220,000 USD annually.
- **Additional info:**
- The role is full-time, onsite in Moses Lake, WA.
- The company emphasizes fair, competitive compensation and inclusive hiring practices.
- Interested candidates can submit applications or inquire via provided links and email.
- Twelve is committed to full inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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Requirements
- 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 environment.
- Proven ability to respond effectively to emergencies or disruptions in plant operations.
- Extensive experience in hydrocarbon, jet fuel production, or Fischer Tropsch processes.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards, as well as required certifications and training.
- 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.
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Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid sick days and vacation
- Competitive salary and equity compensation
- Diverse and inclusive work environment