--- title: 'Sr. Automation Controls Specialist, Operations Team at Twelve' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sr-automation-controls-specialist-operations-team-twelve-moses-lake-f6kx66cx8ksd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Sr. Automation Controls Specialist, Operations Team at Twelve - **Company:** Twelve - **Location:** Moses Lake, WA - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-08-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/twelve/60a921ca-0687-44d8-8600-3baf2269bf33 ## 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. Twelve is pioneering a new industrial era with carbon transformation. Using electrochemistry, we convert CO₂ into essential products—fuels, chemicals, and materials—that traditionally rely on fossil resources. Our mission is to transform CO₂ from a liability into a valuable resource, build resilient fossil‑free supply chains, and accelerate the next generation of sustainable industry. Currently Twelve has constructed the AirPlant One facility in Moses Lake and has plans to expand the technology experience to the next AirPlant 2 facility. The Senior Automation PLC Controls Specialist is a Senior experienced hands-on PLC Controls Specialist with Rockwell, PlantPAx and FactoryTalk PLC/HMI experience. The candidate will execute configuration activities with the control system as well as system updates and system maintenance activities as part of the Moses Lake Operations and Maintenance team. The candidate will provide troubleshooting of developed control applications to align expected responses to actual responses and provide corrective configuration support to correct the system. The Automation PLC Controls Specialist shall have experience with OT (Operational Technologies) systems related to Rockwell systems and Third-Party Interface communication protocols that communicate in those systems. In addition, familiarity with field sensors and control elements would be an asset. As a Sr. Automation PLC Controls Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic operations team that has responsibilities to produce a variety of energy-related products to market and help the pilot plants different operational scenarios. The candidate will develop repour with suppliers of the control system elements to understand the Automation system’s technical growth direction and evaluate whether the opportunity is a fit for Moses Lake Operations. The AirPlant One facility at Moses lake WA is a proving ground for this type of process and the candidate will be expected to participate in the learnings from this experience into the next AirPlant 2 facility. Experience with other control systems would be an asset here. This position can be either as a permanent employee or a direct contract position. 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 - Be a member of the Operations and Maintenance team at site and provide support as requested. - Develop understanding of the Safety aspects of the Integrated Control and Safety System, (ICSS) and act as owner of that system as part of the operations team to ensure its inherent safety concepts are maintained and supported thru Technology developments. - Lead all Automation and Control activities including hands on configuration and documentation updates related to the AirPlant One facility. - Partner with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Finance, and Legal to align Control System activities with capital project execution. - Serve as the OT interface to IT teams by translating plant control-system requirements into secure network, identity/access, patching, remote-access, asset-inventory, and cybersecurity practices that protect production uptime, safety, and data integrity. - Interface with Rockwell resources, as supplier of the controls technology, and the Main Automation Contractor resources that provided design and configuration for the installed system. ## Who You Are - Degree in related faculty to Process Automation or Secondary education with extensive field experience in Process Automation with minimum 8+ years’ experience in this field. - Extensive experience in an Operational environment and has some Project execution experience. - Experience working with Engineering, Procurement & Construction environments would be an asset. - Experience with integration of control systems from vendor packages into the plant control system. - Experience with OT, (Operational Technologies), and related networking - Working knowledge of IT/OT convergence practices, including industrial Ethernet networking, VLANs/firewalls, network segmentation, IDMZ concepts, role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, secure remote access, asset inventory, patch-management coordination, and incident-response coordination with IT/cybersecurity teams. - Oil & Gas, energy, or heavy industrial experience preferred, - Proven ability to participate in a cross‑functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Finance, and HSE teams. - You are a local resource to the Moses Lake Facility or are willing to relocate to Moses Lake, WA to support the operational demands. This is a full-time role with after-hour support on an as needed basis. 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: $204,000 - $255,000 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. — 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 - [Senior Contract Specialist, Capital Projects](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-contract-specialist-capital-projects-twelve-moses-lake-vtgtz2170zqv) — Moses Lake, WA - [Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-principal-electrical-engineer-twelve-moses-lake-10jb7czyyqj2) — Moses Lake, WA - [Plant Operations Manager (Jet Fuel Plant)](https://feeny.ai/job/plant-operations-manager-jet-fuel-plant-twelve-moses-lake-70xwwscmez0a) — Moses Lake, WA - [Future Opportunities at Twelve](https://feeny.ai/job/future-opportunities-at-twelve-twelve-berkeley-m5ynq791wdtw) — Berkeley, CA