Head of Maintenance & Reliability

Kindly be advised that we are handling the recruitment for this position internally and are not partnering with external recruiters.

We are a Biology Company

Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg's, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success : https : / / www.plantiblefoods.com /

How you will contribute :

You are a hands-on mechanical systems expert to lead our maintenance team and maintain the bar on technical excellence across the facility high. You'll bring the knowledge of an experienced tradesperson, the systems thinking of an engineer, and the leadership to guide others in solving problems rightthe first time. You quickly understand why something broke, and help others build that understanding too. You know your way around the various trades and repairs better than anyone else so it doesn't break again, and you know how to teach someone else to do it the right way as well.

Plantible's commercial production facility in Eldorado, Texas. The candidate is expected to be on-site when engineering support is needed to work with the operations teams, construction team, and contractors. Responsibilities include engineering solutions to enhance the performance and robustness of our commercial facility as well as technology transfer and scale-up of new and existing technologies.

What you will be working on :

Providing Technical Leadership

• Act as the go-to expert for mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems.
• Set the standard for quality repairs and buildswelding, wiring, piping, troubleshooting.
• Coach the team and operators on how equipment works, and why it's worth doing it right.

Maintenance Execution & Ownership

Reliability & Systems Improvement

Maintaining a Culture of Ownership of the Facility

What success in this role looks like :

What you bring to Plantible :

Choose Plantible Foods

Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.

At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!

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