Alta Resource Technologies, Inc.
Senior Vice President, Operations
Boulder, CO · Exec · Contract
No sponsorship$275k-$300kDetected 7 days ago
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About the role
- This is a rare opportunity to architect commercial-scale deployment from the ground up, translating breakthrough technology into a repeatable, scalable, cost-competitive industrial pipeline.
- Reporting directly to the President & CSO and working closely with the CEO, executive team, and the relevant project teams, this role requires a dynamic, fast-paced leader that has successfully deployed new technology and new business to commercial scale.
- Serve as head of Alta's Project Management Organization (PMO) providing line management of project managers in a matrix management environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts in developing and executing Operational Readiness plans in support of large-scale capital projects including, scheduling, resource planning, hiring, training, documentation, and start-up planning.
- Build best-in-class project management practices appropriate for the stage and scale of the company today.
- Working with internal and external engineering teams and project partners, ensure permitting and construction of Alta's commercial processing facilities progresses on time and on-budget, including scale-up from current pilot operations to multi-ton-per-year capacity
- Working with finance and engineering teams, lead capital project execution from feasibility through commissioning: scope, schedule, budget, contractor selection, and startup.
- Support creation of Alta's commercial supply chain infrastructure including but not limited to feedstock sourcing (e-waste, MRECs, by-product streams), third-party toll manufacturers, adsorbent production, raw materials procurement, and resource delivery.
- Actively manage relationships with feedstock partners, equipment vendors, and contract manufacturers.
- Establish and lead quality management systems for product purity verification and traceability from feedstock through finished rare earth oxide
- The opportunity to lead a breakthrough program redefining U.S. supply chain resilience in critical materials.
- We believe that varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our team and drive better outcomes for our clients and partners.
Requirements
- Experience leading capital projects exceeding $25M from feasibility through operational startup.
- Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Nice to have
- BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering preferred.
- Experience with EPA regulatory regime for new chemical substances (e.g., TSCA).
- Direct experience with hydrometallurgical processing, mining, specialty chemicals, or chromatographic separation at industrial scale.
- Experience scaling biochemical or biologically-derived processes into industrial manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with EH&S management systems, permitting, and chemical handling regulations.
- Experience operating within a venture-backed startup at Series A through Series C stage.
- Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Tolerance for uncertainty and the ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information.
Skills
- This mineral challenge represents a historic opportunity for technology development and value creation.
- Alta is proud to be at the vanguard of this mega trend.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation and benefits package:
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The starting salary range for this position is $275,000 to $300,000 annually, commensurate with educational background and work experience.
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans (or equivalent)
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Working with the existing EH&S team, support and help maintain Alta's environmental, health, and safety management systems in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Company info
- Actively grow and adapt systems to meet the evolving needs of the company.
- Represent Alta's operational capabilities to customers, strategic partners, and government stakeholders.
- Represent the company at business conferences and with state and federal government entities.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
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