Site Lead

About Again

Again makes carbon negative chemicals for a cleaner future. We are the first carbon negative chemical manufacturer that can scale to meet global demand. The best thing about it: we use carbon dioxide as a feedstock. We have raised over $100m to date from top venture capital investors as well as in grant funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. We are a growing team of experienced scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs from the DTU, Stanford, MIT (and more) who are passionate about revolutionizing the chemical industry. Join us in the fight against climate change.

What you’ll do

We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Lead to oversee the full lifecycle of our first-of-a-kind (FOAK) bioCCU project, from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction through to Commissioning and Startup. This role is crucial for ensuring the seamless operation, profitability, and successful scale-up of our CO2 conversion technology. The Site Lead will play key roles across all phases, ensuring effective coordination between engineering, operations, and external stakeholders, while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and project delivery timelines.

As Site Lead you will have responsibilities throughout all phases of the plant lifecycle:

Engineering/Procurement Phase

• Assist the Head of Project Delivery and Engineering team with:
• EPC surveillance and engineering reviews.
• Host-site interactions and site preparation activities.
• Developing the construction strategy.
• Vendor shop visits and surveillance.
• Participation in HAZOP studies.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as needed
  

Construction Phase

• Help manage onsite construction activities, providing checks on our chosen Construction partner.
• Develop and execute plans for operator onboarding and training.
• Collaborate with the Fermentation and Operations teams to develop key operating procedures.
• Prepare detailed plans for the Commissioning and Startup phases
  
  

Commissioning & Startup Phase

• Lead the Commissioning phase, providing direction to Engineering and Operations teams.
• Includes participation in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), development and execution of Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Oversee Startup efforts, ensuring a smooth transition to steady state operation.
  
  

Operations

• Lead all aspects of plant operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production while meeting operational and financial performance targets.
• Manage the plant’s profit and loss (P&L), optimizing resource allocation and driving cost-effective solutions for optimal unit performance.
• Champion process safety and compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Chemical Engineering 5+ years experience minimum
• Hands-on experience with plant startup and commissioning of a chemical or biotech facility is essential.
• Background in project engineering or project management is a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with biological processes such as enzymes or fermentation is preferred.
• Process engineering experience is an advantage
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a focus on building strong collaborative relationships across teams and departments.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, capable of navigating the unique challenges of scaling innovative technologies from startup to commercial operation.