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# Plant Operations Manager (Jet Fuel Plant) at Twelve

- **Company:** Twelve
- **Location:** Moses Lake, WA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2025-12-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/twelve/c474d4ed-de44-4f2a-b9ad-b8bbe561a172

## Job description

Twelve is a next-generation industrial company advancing how everyday products are made from the molecule up. AirPlant™ is our Power-to-X hydrocarbon platform that harnesses CO2, water, and electricity to make essential fuels and chemicals that underpin the global economy. We are on a mission to advance industry for the next century and lead a new era of innovation where everyday products are made from air.

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.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in hydrocarbon production and or naphtha production, with a focus on jet fuel production. They should be knowledgeable about sustainable practices and have a track record of successfully managing operations in a chemical plant setting.

This is an onsite role in Moses Lake, WA with periodic travel to Twelve HQ in Berkeley, CA. Twelve will offer relocation support for your move. The ideal candidate will also be open to future colocation with the EPC in Calgary, and to a third relocation to TX or ND after that.

## 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 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.

## Who you are

- 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.

Twelve Benefits

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid sick days and vacation
- Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
- Diverse and inclusive work environment

At Twelve, it's important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements, Twelve conducts exhaustive research to understand compensation markets. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $176,000 - $220,000 Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidate's diverse sets of skill levels.

We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

Want to work with us but don't see a current opening that fits your background? Submit a general application for [Future Opportunities](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/twelve/8f6e41f7-ab28-41ed-829c-9b81a2577425/application) or email us at talent@twelve.co for further inquiries.

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Twelve is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants, and complies with federal and state disability laws.  As part of this commitment, Twelve will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent team by email at [talent@twelve.co](http://twelve.co).

## About Twelve

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Twelve is the carbon transformation company that uses a proprietary CO₂ electrolysis process to convert carbon dioxide, water, and renewable electricity into essential products such as sustainable aviation fuel, chemicals, and materials.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by notable investors; specific funding series not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Berkeley, California, USA (founded at Stanford and incubated at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
- **Founded**: June 2015
- **Founders**: Dr. Kendra Kuhl, Dr. Etosha Cave, Nicholas Flanders

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Carbon transformation / clean technology / electrochemistry
- Target customers: B2B – airlines, industrial manufacturers, consumer goods companies, defense, and e-fuel buyers (e.g., Alaska Airlines, Procter & Gamble, US Air Force, Mercedes-Benz)
- Mission or purpose: To build a world made from air and advance the next industrial revolution by turning CO₂ into the building blocks of modern life.

## Products & Services
- **E‑Jet® SAF**: Power-to‑liquid synthetic sustainable aviation fuel made from CO₂, water, and renewable electricity, with up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions than conventional jet fuel. [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/)
- **E‑Naphtha™**: A key building block derived from CO₂, used to produce thousands of everyday products (chemicals, plastics, etc.). [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/)
- **CO₂ Electrolyzer Technology**: The core platform that transforms CO₂ via industrial photosynthesis – a hardware/software system enabling eManufacturing at scale. (Described as a “CO₂ electrolyzer” that works like industrial photosynthesis.) [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/post/life-at-twelve-the-carbon-transformation-company)
- **AirPlant™ eManufacturing Facilities**: Commercial-scale production plants (e.g., AirPlant One in Moses Lake, WA) that combine electrolysis, renewable electricity, and CO₂ to produce fuels and chemicals on‑site. [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed; notable investors include DCVC, Capricorn, Carbon Direct, Microsoft CIF, Breakout Ventures, Alaska Airlines, Microsoft, IAG (parent of British Airways and Aer Lingus), Procter & Gamble, the US Air Force, Mercedes-Benz, and Shopify. [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/post/life-at-twelve-the-carbon-transformation-company)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: (see above) plus partnerships with Alaska Airlines and Microsoft for the commercial operation of AirPlant One.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - AirPlant One in Moses Lake, WA became operational – the first U.S. plant producing E‑Jet fuel from CO₂ at commercial scale. [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/)
  - Recognized by BloombergNEF as one of 12 Climate Innovators, MIT’s 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch, TIME Best Inventions of 2022, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022. [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/post/life-at-twelve-the-carbon-transformation-company)
  - Featured on Netflix’s *Bill’s Brain* and *An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet*.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary CO₂ Electrolysis Technology**: Developed by Stanford researchers (Drs. Kuhl and Cave) and protected by a strong IP portfolio; the system mimics photosynthesis but is engineered for industrial throughput.
- **First‑mover in Commercial‑Scale e‑Fuels**: AirPlant One is the first U.S. commercial plant producing E‑Jet fuel from CO₂, water, and renewable electricity – giving Twelve a significant operational and learning advantage.
- **Vertical Integration**: From electrolyzer design to facility construction and product off‑take agreements (e.g., Alaska Airlines, Microsoft), Twelve controls the full value chain.
- **Partnership Ecosystem**: Ties with major airlines, consumer goods companies, defense agencies, and technology corporations provide both capital and market channels.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling eManufacturing capacity by replicating the AirPlant model to additional locations.
- Expanding the product portfolio beyond aviation fuel to naphtha, chemicals, and materials for everyday products.
- Driving down the cost of CO₂‑based production to compete directly with fossil‑based feedstocks.
- Building a robust talent and culture pipeline to support rapid growth and the “next industrial revolution.”

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: Described as “principle-led” with core beliefs that the future is fossil‑free, that it takes everybody, and that “we can do this.” [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/post/life-at-twelve-the-carbon-transformation-company)
- **Impact at scale**: Employees get to work on a technology that directly eliminates industrial emissions and creates a circular carbon economy.
- **Safety‑first ethos**: The company explicitly prioritizes safety in its operations and culture (e.g., “Safety First at Twelve” mentioned on the careers page). [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/careers)
- **Diverse team**: Emphasis on “a diversity of talent, skills and perspectives” and being “extraordinary people.” [twelve.co](https://www.twelve.co/post/life-at-twelve-the-carbon-transformation-company)
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not specified in available sources; the careers site (jobs.ashbyhq.com/twelve) lists open roles but does not detail location flexibility.
- **Notable perks**: Opportunity to be part of a pioneering climate tech company with high‑profile recognition and partnerships; exposure to cutting‑edge electrochemistry, engineering, and manufacturing.

## Sources
1. [twelve.co – About](https://www.twelve.co/about)
2. [twelve.co – Careers](https://www.twelve.co/careers)
3. [twelve.co – Homepage](https://www.twelve.co/)
4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com – Twelve Jobs](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/twelve)
5. [twelve.co – Life at Twelve (blog)](https://www.twelve.co/post/life-at-twelve-the-carbon-transformation-company)

## Other roles at Twelve

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