Senior Plant Production Engineer; Jet Fuel Plant

Senior Plant Production Engineer (Jet Fuel Plant)

Company:
Twelve

Location:

Moses Lake, WA, USA

Salary: USD 152k-190k / year + Equity

Posted:
Dec 20, 2025

Employment type:

Full time

Department:
Plant Development

Job Brief

At Twelve, a leading company in the power to liquids jet fuel industry, the Senior Plant Production Engineer plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing plant production processes to ensure efficient and reliable operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality jet fuel products. The role focuses on maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring plant peak performance, meeting production targets, and navigating deployment of new CO2 electrolyzer technology.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement production plans and strategies to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Optimize plant performance by identifying and implementing process improvements, cost‑saving initiatives, and efficiency enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including process engineering, maintenance, quality control, and logistics, to streamline operations and resolve any production‑related issues.
• Monitor production metrics and analyze data to identify trends, address bottlenecks, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure equipment reliability, identify maintenance needs, and minimize downtime.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in plant production engineering.
• Assist with training, supervising, and managing production front line workers.
• Serve as operations mentor to establish safety culture and validate compliance with safety procedures and regulatory compliance while protecting the company’s license to operate.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in Refining, Chemical Manufacturing, and/or chloralkali.
• Experience with Fisher‑Tropsch Reactors, Hydrocracking, and/or Fractionation is a plus.
• In‑depth understanding of OSHA PSM safety regulations and protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective communication at all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, process optimization, and production management.
• Proficient in using production software and tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross‑functional departments.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to identify and resolve production‑related challenges.

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.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We comply with federal and state disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.