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SolugenHouston, TX 77035PositionTechnical Product Manager - Market Segment LeaderAbout Solugen:Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us.Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.Mission Solugen is focused on decarbonizing the chemical industry through its BioforgeTM manufacturing platform. The product management team is a key enabler on this journey by driving the commercialization of sustainable products, and the execution of go to market strategy. Sitting at the interface of commercial, technology and operations, the Technical Product Manager leads the curation and translation of the molecule pipeline from Proof-of-Concept into Sales Ready Products. This person leads a cross-functional team of product development, marketing, business development, application development, and sales to set segment growth plans and drive their execution. He/she works closely with technical and operations teams to ensure continuous alignment of product roadmaps with market requirements and spearheads the development of operational capabilities to ensure customer needs are met. Through effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration, the Technical Product Manager enables successful product launches and widespread market adoption of Solugen offerings. Key Outcomes <ul><li>Drives P&amp;L for assigned market segment, responsible for setting and executing go to market strategy</li><li>Drives stage gate projects from deployment of minimum viable product, field testing with alpha customers, launch of sales ready products, and market adoption and growth with customers</li><li>Developing strategic product road maps informed by market drivers, customer needs, sustainability, competitive dynamics, regulatory requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and overall company strategy </li><li>Clear translation of voice of customer to R&amp;D and manufacturing teams, highlighting and resolving product issues</li><li>Evaluating exiting products and recommend portfolio improvements, including consolidation and elimination of redundant offerings</li><li>Enable sustainable growth by balancing short-, mid-, and long-term product roadmaps that maximize overall profitability</li></ul>KEY COMPETENCIESJob Specific<ul><li>Strong analytical thought process for analyzing product &amp; market fit, market approaches, market wants and needs, and measures of effectiveness</li><li>A curious, creative &amp; self-starter individual who can thrive in a dynamic start-up environment, able to pivot</li><li>Strong executive presence, excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Ability to handle ambiguity, enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment</li><li>Resourceful, follows development of competing products and industry trends</li><li>Excellent customer engagement skills</li><li>Cross-functional and interdisciplinary leadership</li><li>Dependable team-player, self-starter with high level of ownership and discipline</li><li>Skilled in leading multiple complex projects at the same time</li><li>Affinity for quickly learning about new markets, technologies, and applications</li><li>Ability to conduct white space analysis to recommend what products to be developed next by product innovation team</li></ul>Company Specific<ul><li>Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work</li><li>Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li><li>A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li><li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li><li>Be comfortable working in multiple roles</li><li>Emphasize safety above all else</li><li>Respect for others</li><li>Creative problem solving</li><li>Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline (bioengineering, polymer engineering, etc) is a MUST</li><li>5-10 years of relevant industry experience, encompassing strategic marketing, product innovation, business management, business development and/or application development</li><li>MBA is a plus</li><li>Leadership experience driving execution with cross-functional teams </li><li>Experience in business analysis and strategic long-range planning, product line and new business profitability and cost analysis</li><li>Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project </li><li>Must be nimble and able to multi-task. Able to manage multiple projects</li><li>Critical thinker who can utilize their experience and quickly draw conclusions based on incomplete data. He/she is not afraid to propose and try new ideas</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Technical Product Manager - Market Segment Leader

SolugenHouston, TX 77035PositionSr. Process EngineerAbout Solugen:Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us.Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.MissionSolugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen is building a 10,000 tpy first commercial plant with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. This role will directly support Solugen’s mission by ensuring Solugen’s manufacturing and R&amp;D assets are achieving high levels of output and utilization via automated controls systems. Reporting to the Senior Director of Process Engineering, this is a hands-on role where the individual’s initiative, engineering prowess, and energy level will make a substantial impact on the company’s mission. Key projects will involve improvement of equipment reliability and implementation of a variety of small – medium sized projects for debottlenecking and enablement of existing Bioforge and Pilot Plant assets. The Sr. Process Engineer should also proactively identify additional potential process improvement projects. As the company grows and the individual progresses, the ideal candidate for this position can move up and laterally to different areas within the company including commercial plant operations, project engineering, process optimization, and technical business development.Key OutcomesThe Sr. Process Engineer is expected to operate at a high level on multiple projects to:<ul><li>Independently own the entire Design, Project, and Process engineering scopes for complex and varied projects, including:</li><li>Drafting PFDs, P&amp;IDs</li><li>Generating Mass and Energy Balances</li><li>Planning and Running PHA / P&amp;ID Reviews</li><li>Management of internal and external partners (engineering firms, internal engineering department, etc.) and operations personnel to ensure on-time construction of plant equipment and assets</li><li>Delegation and management of tasks to other engineers within the team</li><li>Troubleshoot process issues and then identify and correct root causes</li><li>Start-up, optimize, and handover complex unit operations to Operations</li><li>Develop work strategies and start-up plans for complex equipment</li><li>Work with R&amp;D to determine relevant process experiments to troubleshoot plant issues</li><li>Use fact- and data- based reasoning to identify root causes of technical or quality problems and solve them</li><li>Develops innovative extensions to accepted methods; may develop new research methods; extends technology into new application areas</li><li>Identify required skill sets for setting-up and running projects</li><li>Perform team leadership responsibilities as needed, including directing and mentoring other engineers</li></ul>Key CompetenciesJob Specific<ul><li>Acts with a high degree of integrity</li><li>Attention to detail and organization</li><li>Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows</li><li>Commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures</li><li>Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones</li><li>Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack</li><li>Advanced understanding of project management execution and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)</li><li>Analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing a team environment with attention to results and a sense of urgency</li><li>Comfort working with complex processes and equipment without supervision</li><li>Recognized as a scientific/engineering leader for relevant technical area</li><li>Provides innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capability</li><li>Ability to directly and indirectly influence key stakeholders to ensure project support</li></ul>Company Specific<ul><li>Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work</li><li>Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li><li>A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li><li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li><li>Be comfortable working in multiple roles</li><li>Emphasize safety above all else</li><li>Respect for others</li><li>Creative problem solving</li><li>Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering</li><li>5 – 10 years’ experience with Process Development, Time Management, Process Scale- up, Leadership</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Sr. Process Engineer

This position is located in Marshall, MN.PositionProduction EngineerAbout Solugen:Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us.Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.Mission:Reporting to the Plant Manager, this individual will be responsible for optimizing value of Solugen’s manufacturing assets. This is a hands on role where the individual’s initiative, engineering prowess, energy level and creativity for process optimization will make a substantial impact on the company. In addition to process optimization, this individual will have responsibility for executing small capital projects ($50k-$5M) that support the improvement of Solugen’s manufacturing facilities. Participate in implementing the QMS program and identifying training on personnel as needed. Promoting customer focus and awareness of the quality policy and quality objectives and how they can contribute to them. Recognizing and communicating opportunities for improvement to the QMS. Ensuring that the processes are delivering the expected outputs. As the company grows and the individual progresses, the ideal candidate for this position can move up and laterally to different areas within the company including commercial plant operations, project engineering, process optimization, and technical business development.Key Outcomes:<ul><li>Optimize plant Overall Equipment Efficiency by working closely with Operators, Logistics, and Procurement</li><li>Seek and follow up on the use of innovative new technology that has potential to improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance safety performance</li><li>Identify and implement manufacturing improvement projects (up to $5M in capital spend)</li><li>Propose and support rating adding, rate protecting, compliance and surveillance investment opportunities</li><li>Manage equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis</li><li>Support operations by providing daily operational and engineering support</li><li>Provide mentorship and coaching to team members</li></ul>Key Competencies:Job Specific<ul><li>Attention to detail and organization</li><li>Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows</li><li>Commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures</li><li>Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones</li><li>Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack</li><li>Basic understanding of project scheduling software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera)</li><li>Analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing a team environment with attention to results and a sense of urgency</li></ul>Company Specific<ul><li>Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li><li>A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li><li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li><li>Be comfortable working in multiple roles</li><li>Emphasize safety above all else</li><li>Respect for others</li><li>Creative problem solving</li><li>Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and minimum 5 years full-time experience working as a Production Engineer</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Production Engineer

SolugenHouston, TX 77035PositionProcess TechnicianAbout SolugenSolugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us. Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.MissionThe Process Technician reports to the Operations Manager and works with the outside and blending Process Technicians. It is responsible to make sure all tasks are carried out to safely operate the EOR, MOR, MVR, utilities and the blending unit. This position is located at our Minetta location in Houston, TX.ResponsibilitiesIdeal candidate will be able to perform all duties of the Process Tech and additionally must be able to:Operate the board for: EOR, MOR, MVR, Utilities and Blending Unit which includes, but not limited:<ul> <li>Start-up</li> <li>Normal Operation</li> <li>Shutdown</li> <li>Emergency shutdown</li> </ul>Key CompetenciesJob Specific<ul> <li>Attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to multitask</li> <li>Ability to lead people</li> <li>Process safety oriented</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure</li> <li>Ability to be a team player</li> <li>Ability to walk lines</li> <li>Ability to work with HMI stations</li> </ul>Company Specific<ul> <li>Ability to be nimble with a willingness to embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li> <li>Passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li> <li>Comfort working in multiple roles</li> <li>Ability to self-manage and set priorities and schedule</li> <li>Creative problem-solving nature</li> <li>Appreciation and emphasis for safety above all else</li> <li>Respect for others</li> </ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>2 year minimum demonstrated chemical process operation required</li> <li>Demonstrated outside and board chemical process experience required</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge on process units of operation required</li> <li>Forklift operation required</li> <li>High School diploma required</li> <li>Process Tech degree preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated mechanical ability preferred</li> <li>Operational discipline knowledge preferred</li> </ul>Work with outside Process Technician to execute, but not limited:<ul> <li>Unit rounds</li> <li>Line-ups</li> <li>Product loading</li> <li>Raw material unloading</li> <li>Troubleshooting</li> </ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Process Technician

SolugenHouston, TX 77035PositionProcess Engineer IAbout Solugen:Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us.Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.MissionReporting to the Operations Engineering Manager, this individual will contribute to a team responsible for process exploration and improvement of Solugen’s prospective manufacturing assets. This is a hands-on role where the individual’s initiative, engineering prowess, energy level, and creativity for process engineering will make a substantial impact on the company. This individual will also be responsible for understanding Solugen’s core process technologies and being able to leverage this expertise to support pilot and commercial plant operations. As the company grows and the individual progresses, the ideal candidate for this position can move up and laterally to different areas within the company including operations, engineering, and process development.Key Outcomes<ul><li>Contribute to the development or scale up of 1 novel chemical process</li><li>Support the deployment of new technologies and processes that have potential to improve productivity, reduce costs, produce new products, and/or enhance safety performance</li><li>Design of test equipment for exploring potential processes and unit operations</li><li>Provide operational and engineering support for plant operations. Identify process upsets and equipment failures</li></ul>Key CompetenciesJob Specific<ul><li>Experience with AutoCAD, ASPEN, ChemCAD, and/or MS Project preferred</li><li>Experience with pilot-scale unit operations preferred</li><li>Excited to learn new things</li><li>Analytical approach to problem solving, with attention to results and a sense of urgency</li><li>Attention to detail and organization</li><li>Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows</li><li>Commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures</li><li>Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones</li><li>Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack</li></ul>Company Specific<ul><li>Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work</li><li>Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li><li>A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li><li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li><li>Be comfortable working in multiple roles</li><li>Emphasize safety above all else</li><li>Respect for others</li><li>Creative problem solving</li><li>Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>BS in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering preferred.</li><li>0-2 years of experience</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Process Engineer I

This position is located in Marshall, MN.Position.Plant Manager About Solugen:Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us.Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower. Outcomes:<ul><li>Operations Management: Candidate will lead the transition from a start-up operation into a lean manufacturer. He or she will tackle new production, quality and cost control goals and equip them with the training, tools, processes, and best practices to succeed in a high growth, dynamic environment. At the same time, the candidate will plan and equip new production facilities and build a high-performance product delivery team by mitigating production disruption, address root cause on issues impacting production attainment &amp; drive actions to help improve plant delivery performance</li><li>Enhanced Production Efficiency: The plant manager will work closely with the VP of Manufacturing to implement streamlined processes during construction, start up &amp; commissioning; boosting production efficiency at the Marshall Minnesota plant, resulting in higher output and potential cost savings</li><li>Improved Safety Standards: The plant manager ensures a safe workplace, reducing accidents and injuries at the Marshall Minnesota plant, fostering a culture of responsibility and productivity among employees. Goal is to maintain XXXX goal for safety during construction, start up &amp; commissioning</li><li>Sustainable Growth: The plant manager develops and executes a sustainable growth strategy, prioritizing renewable energy and eco-friendly practices, driving financial success and environmental stewardship at the Marshall Minnesota plant</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Enforces compliance of operations personnel relating to administrative procedures, safety rules and company regulations</li><li>Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and labor. Identify capacity constraints, production bottlenecks and implements long term actions to improve output/line efficiency</li><li>Work with Production Planning to revise production schedules and operation levels in accordance with contingency plans as needed to minimize delays in production due to equipment failure or production problems</li><li>Provides leadership, training, development, and oversight to a self-directed management team assigned. Develops strategic operating, capital, and other plans to improve effectiveness of operation</li><li>Develop and manage budgets as well as implementing cost control measures related to maintenance operations budget and location P&amp;L statement to meet short and long term financial goals</li><li>Directly responsible for successful execution of Maintenance Initiatives to attain or exceed specified financial targets.</li><li>Responsible for the optimization of net maintenance cost per unit</li><li>Work with vendor sourcing group to identify potential and preferred vendors for specific facilities and vehicle maintenance services. Responsible for ensuring accuracy of third party invoices and the quality of worked outsourced to vendors</li><li>Oversight and exception management of Payroll, Purchase Order approval and invoice reconciliation, and fuel reconciliation</li></ul>Key Competencies:Job Specific<ul><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Ability to multitask</li><li>Ability to lead people</li><li>Process safety oriented</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Ability to be a team player</li><li>Ability to walk lines</li></ul>Company Specific<ul><li>Ability to be nimble with a willingness to embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li><li>Passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li><li>Comfort working in multiple roles</li><li>Ability to self-manage and set priorities and schedule</li><li>Creative problem-solving nature</li><li>Appreciation and emphasis for safety above all else</li><li>Respect for others</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/ Operations / Business Administration or related</li><li>10-15 years in Chemical or Petrochemical Industry with 10+ years of operational and HSE leadership experience</li><li>Proven leadership experience working in high paced environment where making decisions had direct impact on the department and organization</li><li>Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental safety and health policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations including Process Safety Management</li><li>Excellent prioritization and organizational skills for a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent coaching and facilitation skills</li><li>Proactive leadership and team building skills with the ability to work effectively throughout the organization</li><li>Strong sense of ownership and a drive to improve existing systems and processes</li></ul>Leadership Profile:<ul><li>Sets high expectations and clear direction</li><li>Engages and empowers people</li><li>Drives and delivers performance</li><li>Builds organizational capacity</li><li>Grit, Passion, Courage, Winner, Resilient, Leader among leaders</li><li>Ability to work in fast-paced matrix environment with an evolving culture</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Plant Manager

Future Opportunities at Solugen Inc. Are you interested in joining our team here at Solugen but don’t see a perfect fit within our current openings? Not a problem! Apply to this posting and we will save your information for our future opportunities as we continue to grow.Solugen is always looking for accomplished and motivated candidates to join us in achieving our goal of decarbonizing the chemicals industry through green chemistry. Our team will be sure to contact you if we have a position that we feel you are a great fit for!About Solugen:Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us. Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Future Opportunities

SolugenHouston, TX 77035 PositionEngineering E&amp;I ManagerAbout SolugenSolugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us.Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.MissionReporting to the Director of Automation, this individual will support the in-house automation projects execution, including conducting gap analysis of automation tactics, technology and capabilities required to achieve desired outcomes; develop automation strategies, tactics, and capability to support process innovation. The Engineering E&amp;I Manager will coach teams through problem solving and execution phases to drive rigor in outcome development, supporting tactics, and process and technology.Key Outcomes<ul><li>Work alongside company leadership to improve process performance</li><li>Identify and address gaps in competency and technology to improve plant and personnel performance</li><li>Provide a structured problem-solving approach and collaborate with engineers to maximize performance</li><li>Seek and follow up on the use of innovative new technology that has potential to improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance safety performance</li><li>Participate as key member of Engineering group to design all aspects of control systems and low voltage power distribution, from cradle to grave, to support new and expansion plant projects, to include:<ul><li>Low voltage power distribution</li><li>Control power distribution</li><li>Control panel design</li></ul></li><li>Support Operations and Maintenance by providing I&amp;E troubleshooting support</li></ul>Key CompetenciesJob Specific<ul><li>Attention to detail and organization</li><li>Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows</li><li>Commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures</li><li>Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones</li><li>Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack</li><li>Basic understanding of project scheduling software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera)</li><li>Analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing a team environment with attention to results and a sense of urgency</li><li>Competent in plant control systems, primarily Rockwell Automation, but also Siemens, IDEC, and Automation Direct platforms</li><li>Demonstrated ability to engineer and design low voltage power distribution systems (MCC, switchgear, switchboard, etc.) for 480 VAC and below</li></ul>Company Specific<ul><li>Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li><li>A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li><li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li><li>Be comfortable working in multiple roles</li><li>Emphasize safety above all else</li><li>Respect for others</li><li>Creative problem solving</li><li>Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and minimum 5 years full-time experience, or a minimum 15 years full-time as an Controls/I&amp;E professional.</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Engineering E&I Manager

SolugenHouston, TX 77035PositionDirector of Strategic Business PartnershipsAbout Solugen: Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.Ready to shape the future? Join us. Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.Mission Solugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen is building a 10,000 tpy first commercial plant with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. The Director of Strategic Business Partnerships will be crucial in broadening Solugen’s sales presence in the defense sector and greater government landscape. This role is designed to align our pioneering, carbon-negative solutions with the sustainability goals and procurement requirements of the government, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD). The person in this position will be key to successfully navigating the intricate world of government and military procurement, utilizing extensive industry insight and strategic acumen to foster sustained growth. Key Outcomes<ul><li>Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive business development and sales strategies that align Solugen’s innovative, biobased solutions with the needs of the US Department of Defense and other government agencies</li><li>Networking and Relationship Building: Forge and nurture strategic relationships with key US government officials, contractors, and industry stakeholders to position Solugen as the go-to source for chemical solutions</li><li>Sales and Lead Generation: Identify potential leads and opportunities within the government and private sectors, particularly in defense, and develop strategies for engagement and conversion</li><li>Contract Negotiation and Closure: Lead negotiations for contracts and agreements with government and private entities, ensuring favorable terms and successful closures</li><li>Market Analysis: Perform in-depth market research to uncover trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities for procurement within the government and defense sectors</li><li>Proposal Development and Submission: Drive the preparation and submission of detailed, technically robust proposals in response to RFPs and other solicitations from government agencies. Advise on government grants and other funding opportunities</li><li>Cross-functional Sales Strategy Execution: Collaborate with product development, engineering, and project management teams to ensure Solugen’s offerings precisely meet or surpass government requirements, specifications, and standards</li><li>Compliance and Ethical Standards: Guarantee that all sales and business development practices are in strict compliance with ethical standards and state/federal regulations</li><li>Industry Representation: Represent Solugen at trade shows, conferences, and other relevant events, delivering presentations and sessions that highlight Solugen’s value proposition to the defense and government sectors</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Expertise in Government Sales &amp; Contracting: Profound knowledge of government sales cycles, contract negotiations, and procurement processes</li><li>Deep Defense Sector Insights: Comprehensive understanding of both public and private defense sectors, including trends, technologies, procurement practices, and regulatory landscapes</li><li>Strategic Sales and Analytical Skills: Strong capability in formulating sales strategies, analyzing market data for lead generation, and identifying sales opportunities</li><li>Technical and Product Knowledge: Solid grasp of the technical aspects of Solugen’s products, ensuring they meet government operational needs</li><li>Eligibility for Security Clearance: Ability to obtain the necessary security clearance for working on sensitive or classified projects</li><li>Communication and Negotiation Excellence: Exceptional skills in articulating Solugen’s value propositions and negotiating contracts to secure business deals</li><li>Adaptability in Sales Strategies: Flexibility to adapt sales approaches in response to market shifts and changes in government policies</li></ul>Company Specific<ul><li>Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work</li><li>Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li><li>A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change</li><li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li><li>Be comfortable working in multiple roles</li><li>Emphasize safety above all else</li><li>Respect for others</li><li>Creative problem solving</li><li>Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Minimum 8-10 years of experience in business development, with a significant focus on government and military sales</li><li>Previous relevant government or military service preferred</li><li>MBA preferred</li><li>Demonstrated track record of developing market strategies and securing contracts within the defense sector</li><li>Eligibility for security clearance</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 70%</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent presentation skills</li><li>Local to Houston, TX or Washington D.C. preferred, but exceptional candidates from other locations will be considered. For candidates outside of Houston and D.C., willingness to frequently travel to those locations on the company’s behalf</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Director of Strategic Business Partnerships

SolugenHouston, TX 77035PositionDirector of Sales - WastewaterAbout SolugenAt Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So, we’ve built the world’s first carbon negative molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. Solugen, Inc. is a revolutionary product and technology company using biology to transform the chemicals industry. Solugen was founded in 2016 and is a post-Series D venture-backed biotechnology company supported by renowned venture capital firms including Founders Fund, FiftyYears, Refactor, Y Combinator, Temasek, GIC, Baillie-Gifford, Lowercarbon Capital, and Kennivik. Located in Houston, Texas, Solugen has recently started-up a first-of-its-kind carbon-negative manufacturing facility - The Bioforge TM - that uses a novel chemienzymatic technology to manufacture bio-based chemistries for a wide range of applications including water treatment, agriculture, HI&amp;I, personal care, energy, and other applications. Solugen currently has 230+ full time employees.MissionSolugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen has commissioned BioForge I with a nameplate manufacturing capacity of 10,000 tpy and the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. BioForge 2 construction is underway with a mid-2025 commission date target in Marshall, MN and presents an opportunity to build a once in a lifetime business portfolio. The mission of this role is to expand Solugen’s Sales presence in Wastewater markets, including Industrial, Municipal, and Energy wastewater.In addition to face-to-face meetings, this role will engage with customers over the phone and Internet (e.g., chat, email, video conferencing, etc.) to close sales and support clients. The role will also respond to client inquiries and offer guidance on appropriate products and services.As an experienced sales executive with a track record of success, this role will execute sales strategy, and identify opportunities to increase sales volume while ensuring service levels are met. This role will serve as an authority within the wastewater chemicals industry and should demonstrates mastery of sales techniques and understanding of incumbent products and pain points. The successful candidate will help Solugen build a presence in waste water chemicals markets such as industrial, municipal, Oil &amp; Gas, mining, and food processing. Familiarity with flocculants, coagulants, and disinfectants used in these applications is ideal. They should have a highly visible industry presence. Travel for customer calls and trade shows for this role are essential.Key Outcomes<ul> <li>Build Solugen’s presence in the Wastewater segment.</li> <li>Develop a &gt;$10 mil revenue portfolio of products in this segment within 1 year, including distributed, formulated, and Solugen produced products.</li> </ul>Responsibilities<ul><li> As a Director of Sales for Wastewater, you will be responsible for expanding the company's market presence, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with potential clients.</li><li> Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and open doors to enable sales of Solugen’s product portfolio.</li><li> Create your own opportunities by maximizing customer interactions and having a creative mindset</li><li> Find unmet needs and pain points in the market and bring to Solugen’s high powered technical team to develop solutions.</li><li> Utilize Solugen’s distribution and formulation capabilities to gain access to strategic customers and grow share of wallet</li><li> Understand how existing products are used and help Solugen’s application development team prioritize its focus areas on developing solutions for the largest market opportunities with unmet needs.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul> <li>Always acts with integrity and honesty to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders</li> <li>Sets ambitiously high sales goals and works incredibly hard to execute on them</li> <li>Good communication, negotiation, and project management skills </li> <li>Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work</li> <li>Be extremely nimble and flexible, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li> <li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li> <li>Respect for others</li> <li>Creative problem solving, focus on deep customer understanding, ability to find the true pain point beyond “cost”</li> <li>Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt</li> <li>Positive Attitude</li> </ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>Proven track record (5+ years) in chemicals sales, business development, or related roles, preferably within the chemical manufacturing or distribution industry</li> <li>Strong understanding of chemical products, market dynamics, and customer needs in the wastewater industry</li> <li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders</li> <li>Strategic thinking, analytical mindset, and ability to drive initiatives independently without clear direction</li> <li>Willingness to travel &gt;50%</li> </ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Director of Sales - Wastewater

LocationIn or around the PermianPositionDirector of Sales - EnergyAbout SolugenAt Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So, we’ve built the world’s first carbon negative molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. Solugen, Inc. is a revolutionary product and technology company using biology to transform the chemicals industry. Solugen was founded in 2016 and is a post-Series D venture-backed biotechnology company supported by renowned venture capital firms including Founders Fund, FiftyYears, Refactor, Y Combinator, Temasek, GIC, Baillie-Gifford, Lowercarbon Capital, and Kennivik. Located in Houston, Texas, Solugen has recently started-up a first-of-its-kind carbon-negative manufacturing facility - The Bioforge TM - that uses a novel chemienzymatic technology to manufacture bio-based chemistries for a wide range of applications including water treatment, agriculture, HI&amp;I, personal care, energy, and other applications. Solugen currently has 230+ full time employees.MissionSolugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen has commissioned BioForge I with a nameplate manufacturing capacity of 10,000 tpy and the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. BioForge 2 construction is underway with a mid-2025 commission date target in Marshall, MN and presents an opportunity to build a once in a lifetime business portfolio. The mission of this role is to expand Solugen’s Sales presence in Energy markets in the Permian. In addition to face-to-face meetings, this role will engage with customers over the phone and Internet (e.g., chat, email, video conferencing, etc.) to close sales and support clients. The role will also respond to client inquiries and offer guidance on appropriate products and services.As an experienced sales executive with a track record of success, this role will execute sales strategy, and identify opportunities to increase sales volume while ensuring service levels are met. A creative and growth mindset is key for success in this role.This role will serve as an authority within the Energy chemicals industry field and should demonstrates mastery of sales techniques. The successful candidate will help Solugen build its presence in the Permian with energy customers. They should have a highly visible industry presence. Travel for customer calls and trade shows for this role are essential.Key Outcomes<ul> <li>Grow Solugen’s presence in the Permian with solutions for energy applications.</li> <li>Increase momentum with tier 1 strategic accounts and develop new business with tier 2 and 3 accounts</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li> As a Director of Sales for Energy - Permian, you will be responsible for expanding the company's market presence, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with potential clients.</li><li> Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and open doors to enable sales of Solugen’s product portfolio.</li><li> Create your own opportunities by maximizing customer interactions and having a creative mindset</li><li> Find unmet needs and pain points in the market and bring to Solugen’s technical team to develop solutions.</li><li> Utilize Solugen’s distribution capabilities to gain access to strategic customers</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul> <li>Always acts with integrity and honesty to customers, colleagues and other stakeholders</li> <li>Sets ambitiously high sales goals and works to execute on them</li> <li>Good communication, negotiation, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows</li> <li>Some technical and ability to understand applications is necessary, working with Solugen’s internal strong technical and product development support team.</li> <li>Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work</li> <li>Be extremely nimble and flexible, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture</li> <li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule</li> <li>Respect for others</li> <li>Creative problem solving</li> <li>Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt</li> <li>Positive Attitude</li></ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>Proven track record (7+ years) in chemicals sales, business development, or related roles, preferably within the chemical manufacturing or distribution industry</li> <li>Strong understanding of chemical products, market dynamics, and customer needs in the energy industry</li> <li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders</li> <li>Strategic thinking, analytical mindset, and ability to drive initiatives independently without clear direction</li> <li>Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets and objectives</li> <li>Willingness to travel as needed</li></ul>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Director of Sales - Energy

SolugenHouston, TX 77035PositionChief Operating OfficerAbout SolugenAt Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So, we’ve built the world’s first carbon negative molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. Solugen, Inc. is a revolutionary product and technology company seeking to use biology to transform the chemicals industry. Solugen was founded in 2016 and is a post-Series D venture-backed biotechnology company supported by renowned venture capital firms including Founders Fund, Fifty Years, Refactor, Y Combinator, Temasek, GIC, Baillie Gifford, and Kinnevik. Located in Houston, Texas, Solugen has recently achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8 for its first-of-its-kind carbon-negative manufacturing facility - The BioforgeTM - that uses a novel chemienzymatic technology to manufacture bio-based chemistries for a wide range of applications including water treatment, agriculture, personal care, and other applications. Solugen currently has 200+ full time employees.Mission Solugen is looking for a highly dedicated and efficient operations/manufacturing executive, with extreme passion for their work and for the space they operate in. This person will have full-scale responsibility across all of Solugen’s assets and future scale-ups. This person needs to be a major culture force for the current and future workforce of the company. Able to Delegate but also get things done and ‘get their hands dirty.’ A scrappy mindset regardless of resources and current outlook, this person will be obsessed with process optimization and operational excellence, and will be an avid learner. A partner to our CEO, CTO, and the ELT as well as the whole company and its partners, customers, etc. <ul><li>In partnership with our CCO, ownership and accountability for Grand Challenge 1 (order-to cash)</li><li>In partnership with the Co-Founders and CCO to grow the revenue streams, wallet share, and improve product quality and external customer partnerships</li><li>Full strategic support for Solugen long term product development</li><li>Continuous improvement of internal operational excellence (Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Procurement)</li></ul>Key CompetenciesCandidate Specific•	Prior experience at a small-to-medium sized, fast growing manufacturing company•	P&amp;L ownership experience•	Prior executive coaching and leadership development training. Passionate about personal development•	Not specifically required: fortune 500 or chemical manufacturing experience•	Candidate must be in or willing to relocate to Houston within 6 months of acceptingCompany Specific•	Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work•	Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture.•	A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change.•	Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule.•	Be comfortable working in multiple roles.•	Emphasize safety above all else.•	Respect for others.•	Creative problem solving.•	Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts.Qualifications•	Engineering background with stellar track record of operational outcomes in a manufacturing environment. 10+ years of experience leading highly complex operations organizations, with at least 2+ years leading at the VP level or above •	Successful track record as a General Manager or Plant Manager with exceptional results in driving unit cost reduction while maintaining product quality•	Track record of managing highly complex manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and logistics operations •	7+ years of people management, and experience building dynamic, diverse teams and a passion for developing a continuous improvement and Lean/Factory Physics mindset•	Unrelenting perseverance, clock speed, work ethic, and strategic thinking•	An outcomes and measurement-focused leader•	Strong executive presence with ability to articulate the company’s vision, value, and strategic initiatives to customers, partners, clients, board members and investors •	An action-oriented self-starter and leader who can drive strategy and execution with a “roll up the sleeves”, “hands-on”, “tip of the spear,” “player-coach” approach Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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