Head of Operational Production (m/f/d) for e-fuels and PtX plants

Frankfurt am Main

Head of Operational Production (m/f/d) for e-fuels and PtX plants

INERATECs innovative chemical reactor technology is key to the energy transition. We build chemical plants that produce synthetic fuels and sustainable synthetic products from greenhouse gases such as CO₂ and renewable electricity. Do you want to take on responsibility, actively shape structures and lead your team to success? Then take on the operational management of our shift operations, run the plant safely within the defined process window and, together with your team, ensure stable, efficient and safe operations. In doing so, you will bear organizational, technical and personnel responsibility and develop your team in a targeted manner.

Your tasks

Overall operational responsibility for three plants and involvement in strategic operational decisions

Disciplinary and technical leadership of the plant operator team at our innovative PtX plant, ERA ONE

Active plant management (start/stop, trend analysis, alarm management) in accordance with the defined process window

Ensuring operations comply with permits, regulations and legislation, including fulfilment of operator obligations

Ensuring the safe execution of routine tasks and consistent compliance with all technical, safety, occupational health and environmental regulations

Responsibility for structured fault management

Analysis and monitoring of relevant KPIs, as well as the identification and implementation of improvement measures

Promotion of a performance-oriented, safety-conscious and stable team culture

Coaching, supporting and motivating staff

Your profile

A degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable discipline; alternatively, a completed apprenticeship as a chemical technician (m/f/d) with further training leading to a state-certified technician/master craftsman (m/f/d) specialising in chemistry.

Several years experience as a manager/shift supervisor (m/f/d) or similar in the chemical or petrochemical industry

Structured, stable and empathetic leadership of teams in stressful situations with high demands on performance and quality; a strong hands-on approach

Confident and respectful interaction with a highly committed team to achieve common goals

Very good written and spoken German and good written and spoken English

Why us?

A rapidly growing clean tech company with a clear mission

Flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture

Flexible working hours and the option to work hybrid or remotely

Plenty of room for initiative/creativity and personal and professional development

Varied and responsible tasks

Company pension scheme and a subsidy for occupational disability insurance

Gym partnership

Free drinks & snacks

Attractive, cutting-edge health offers

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INERATEC GmbH

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