Job SummaryKairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Plant Manager, Engineering Operations with expertise in new construction and operation experience managing a complex chemical plant, including hazardous material management. You will be integrated with the design and construction process, implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality check protocols, production schedules, lead investigations and troubleshoot day to day problems as it may arise. During process design and construction phase, you will provide input to ensure upcoming operational success. Once construction is complete, you will be responsible for a fully operating plant and all functions including personnel and plant management.ResponsibilitiesMonitor construction progress ensuring that the project is implemented per the approved designsIdentify and help resolve any potential operating issues identified during the constructionResponsible for developing the teams to conduct the punch listing of the plant equipment as being installedParticipate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviewsDevelop hiring plan/need for production engineers and operators including hiring and managing production engineers and operators, operator training and assist in trainingDevelop operating procedures and QA/QC to meet the frozen design basisDevelop Management of Change procedures for plant, maintain records of changes and compliance withHAZOP/PHA and (if applicable) PSMResponsible for development of the system definitions and system handover packages for implementationLead process commissioning efforts for the handover systemsResponsible for final acceptable of the handover systems for release to operationsDevelop the commissioning schedule, unit start-up schedule, and plant start up plansResponsible for procurement of the materials required for start-up including initial inventories of consumables, safety equipment, and personnel equipmentQualificationsB.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline10+ 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 personnelProven success in managing operations in a complex chemical plant handling hazardous materialsExperience commissioning complex chemical plantsProven track record managing a diverse workforce and resolving technical issuesKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to balance safety and operation to meet schedule and cost targetsAbility 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.Physical ConditionsAscending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, and articulated boom liftsSetting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spacesRemaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periodsMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to anotherAdjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directionsCommunicating with others to exchange informationOperating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machineryUse hand toolsEnvironmental ConditionsGeneral office environmentLow temperaturesHigh temperaturesOutdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and windNoisy environmentsSmall and/or enclosed spacesOdors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactionsElevated heightsAssessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assignedHigh-concentration, demanding and fast-pacedSafety and PPEReading and interpreting hazardous warning signsManipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materialsReporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditionsColor identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colorsWearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoesHandling of Beryllium (Be)Handling of radiological materialsTravelSome travel may be required, up to 10%CertificationCapable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certificationAdditional RequirementsRequires occasionally working weekendsRequires occasional schedule flexibilityRequires occasionally working non-standard work-week hoursRequires occasionally working 2nd shift, beginning at 3:00pm local timeRequires occasionally working 3rd shift, beginning at 11:00pm local timeRequires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines#LI-Onsite