Pilot Plant Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

About Hertha Metals, Inc.

At Hertha Metals, our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the heavy industry by embracing technologies that significantly decrease carbon emissions and uplift humanity.

While the global steel sector plays a crucial role in providing secure and resilient infrastructure for society, it is also responsible for 10% of worldwide CO2 emissions.

Hertha Metals envisions a future that breaks away from the traditional coal-based iron and steelmaking practices of the past three centuries.

Our innovative steel manufacturing process utilizes well-established chemistry to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of steel production, all while offering economic advantages to the industry.

If you aspire to be at the forefront of pioneering efforts at Hertha, this is the perfect moment to join us. While we are still in the early stages (albeit well-funded), you have the unique opportunity to play a vital role in transforming the steel sector and actively contribute to the establishment of Hertha.

Pilot Plant Supervisor

Hertha Metals is scaling up its revolutionary iron smelting technology. We are looking for a Supervisor to lead iron and steelmaking operations during pilot plant trials and participate in the industrial production of green steel.

You must enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment where creativity, speed, initiative and cross-functional teamwork are required to succeed.

This position reports to the VP of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

The Supervisor will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of our pilot plant operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our pilot plant facility, managing a small team, and coordinating with various departments to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

The Supervisor will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of our pilot plant operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our pilot plant facility, managing a small team, and coordinating with various departments to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Plant Operations Management :

Lead day-to-day operations of the pilot plant facility, including equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Monitor plant performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve production targets and quality standards, as prescribed by the VP of Engineering

Team Leadership :

Supervise a small team of operators and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure team effectiveness and cohesion.

Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability within the team, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.

Project Coordination :

Work closely with the VP of Engineering to plan and execute pilot plant trials and experiments

Maintain close communications with the VP of Engineering in relation to experiments and other pilot plant operations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, to overcome experimental challenges

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to meet project objectives and milestones.

Continuous Improvement :

Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction through data analysis and experimentation.

Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve plant efficiency, productivity, and product quality.

Regulatory Compliance :

Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Work closely with regulatory agencies as needed to maintain necessary permits and certifications.

Requirements :

A high school diploma or equivalent is a minimum requirement for the supervisor.

A degree in a technical field, such as industrial maintenance, metallurgy, engineering or process technology will be preferred.

The supervisor must have a minimum of 5 years working in a smelting environment.

The ability to clearly communicate and present status, action, recommendations, and other technical information at all levels.

Knowledge of smelting process.

Strong safety mindset.

Must have great communication skills.

Certifications & Licenses :

Forklift driving license preferred, but not required.

Hazardous and gas handling training certificates preferred.

Location : on-site at facility in Conroe, Texas just outside of Houston

Hertha Culture :

Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission driven towards changing the world. We are :

Committed - having a level of enthusiasm to do what it takes to get the job done; we are decisive and aggressively focused on our tasks, all while maintaining professional and social ethics.

Efficient we don’t have purposeless meetings that drag on

Ambitious - Proving that what others say is impossible, is in fact possible

Inclusive - Valuing each team member’s own perspectives and set of unique experiences that they bring to the table everyone's voices are heard.

Curious - Being curious, productive and innovative.

Passionate - Working hard not because we have to, but because we are committed to our mission and enjoy our work.

What we offer :

Competitive compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased on yearly basis in proportion to the amount of effort put into Hertha and the results you obtained

Stock : ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry

Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working)

Flexible working style : as long as you get the job done, we are flexible with remote working on days that you don’t need to be in the lab or at the pilot facilities

Growth : our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly

Time off : we have mandatory time off. This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out.

Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. In fact, we uniquely hold our shareholders and board members to higher standards than a majority of companies.

All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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