Site Lead

About Again

At Again, we are tackling one of the planet’s most pressing issues—CO2 emissions—by transforming them into a solution. Our innovative approach involves fermenting industrial waste gases into carbon-negative chemicals, thereby turning harmful emissions into valuable, green chemicals. With each tonne of product we create, we remove over 2 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. Backed by over $100 million in funding from top venture capital investors and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme, we’re poised for rapid growth and global impact. If you think we’re doomed - think Again

What you’ll do
We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Lead to oversee the full lifecycle of our first-of-a-kind (FOAK) bioCCU project, from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction through to Commissioning and Startup. This role is crucial for ensuring the seamless operation, profitability, and successful scale-up of our CO2 conversion technology. The Site Lead will play key roles across all phases, ensuring effective coordination between engineering, operations, and external stakeholders, while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and project delivery timelines.

As Site Lead you will have responsibilities throughout all phases of the plant lifecycle:

Engineering/Procurement Phase
Assist the Head of Project Delivery and Engineering team with:

• EPC surveillance and engineering reviews.
• Host-site interactions and site preparation activities.
• Developing the construction strategy.
• Vendor shop visits and surveillance.
• Participation in HAZOP studies.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as needed

Construction Phase

• Help manage onsite construction activities, providing checks on our chosen Construction partner.
• Develop and execute plans for operator onboarding and training.
• Collaborate with the Fermentation and Operations teams to develop key operating procedures.
• Prepare detailed plans for the Commissioning and Startup phases

Commissioning & Startup Phase

• Lead the Commissioning phase, providing direction to Engineering and Operations teams.
  • Includes participation in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), development and execution of Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Oversee Startup efforts, ensuring a smooth transition to steady state operation.

Operations

• Lead all aspects of plant operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production while meeting operational and financial performance targets.
• Manage the plant’s profit and loss (P&L), optimizing resource allocation and driving cost-effective solutions for optimal unit performance.
• Champion process safety and compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Job requirements
Minimum Requirements

• BSc Chemical Engineering and 5+ years experience in industry
• Hands-on experience with plant startup and commissioning of a chemical or biotech facility is essential.
• Background in project engineering or project management is a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with biological processes such as enzymes or fermentation is preferred.
• Process engineering experience is an advantage
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a focus on building strong collaborative relationships across teams and departments.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, capable of navigating the unique challenges of scaling innovative technologies from startup to commercial operation.
  
  

What we promise you?

• You get to work with a group of passionate scientists, working on challenging and meaningful projects
• This will be the journey of a lifetime – we are serious about our mission to reduce over 1 gigaton of CO₂ and you can play a pivotal role in making that happen
• An inclusive, empowering and engaging work environment
• We understand that relocating can be a hassle, so if you don't live in Texas, we will help out to give you a smooth transition

On-site

• Houston, United States

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