Field Operations Manager Jobs

Modern Electron

Remote or hybrid - travel required.

Modern Electron has an immediate opening for an experienced Field Operations Manager. In this role, you will lead our operations team for our field-deployed pilot skids at customer sites. Your immediate focus will be to build a detailed and comprehensive field operations plan, define requirements, and then lead the field operations team to ensure successful installation, startup, commissioning, and operations. Following the successful deployment, you will contribute to future projects by building the technical infrastructure for the service programs of our next generation pilots and plants.

You’ll report directly to the VP of Engineering and collaborate with the engineering & operations team.

Modern Electron is a Seattle-based startup developing and deploying breakthrough energy technologies to decarbonize heating and industrial processes around the world. With $70MM in venture capital raised from world-renowned investors including Bill Gates to support our vision, we are seeking best-in-class talent to accelerate our impact. The race to decarbonize the planet is on, and our technology has enormous potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors of the economy.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage O&M program and develop field O&M documentation packages and SOPs in consultation with the Modern Electron technology development team.
• Select, coordinate, and manage field-deployed Modern Electron staff and local contractors to support pilot startup, commissioning, and operations activities.
• Create & manage inventory system for wear parts & critical spares for all pilot locations.
• Provide intimate daily support of field-based operations teams onsite at customer locations for startup, commissioning, and inaugural operations of pilot plants (50-75% travel time associated with these early project phases).
• Accountable for the stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity of our pilots.
• Develop and manage the Field Operations Plan for the hydrogen generation technology pilot program.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Create and manage Field Operations Safety Program, in conjunction with relevant local / regional HSE compliance requirements.
• Develop upgrade, service, and hot work procedures for field-based pilot equipment enhancements or modifications.
• Develop and manage the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the hydrogen generation technology pilot program.

Necessary Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years experience working in a commissioning and/or field operations environment for oil & gas projects or other industrial environments. Hydrogen and/or carbon experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret local / regional HSE & environmental regulatory codes & standards, and experience building operations plans in adherence to these codes & standards.
• Experience managing and leading customer-facing engagements, with an ability to reconcile operational activities with customer expectations in a respectful manner.
• Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test based on customer site requirements.
• Experience working within a Lean Six Sigma safety environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage and maintain safety protocols while working under pressure in a dynamic field operations environment.
• Engineering degree in mechanical or process engineering.
• 3-5 years experience in the deployment of industrial pilot systems of first of kind process technologies.
• Experience working in fast-paced, highly demanding construction and/or O&M environments where minimizing downtime is critical to project success and profitability.
• 3-5 years experience managing or coordinating daily operations & maintenance (O&M) programs and reporting O&M program status to senior management.

Modern Electron is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees & their families and promote health & wellness.

• Parental leave to welcome a new family member.
• Optional access to our flexible spending account and additional voluntary life buy-up.
• Retirement matching through Vanguard’s SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match.
• Salary range is $76,650.00 - $141,730.00.
• Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team!
• 8 paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state.
• Flexible working schedules.
• Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options.
• Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&D for employees. 50% covered for dependents.
• Unlimited flexible time off to rest and recharge.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Two employee assistance program services which include wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more.

Exact salary may vary depending on job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, training, certifications/licenses, and other business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

https://modernelectron.com/