Does it sound exciting to work in a newly established process industry that will contribute to the green shift?

WE ARE BUILDING ONE OF EUROPE'S LARGEST BIOCARBON PRODUCTION PLANTS, AT HØNEFOSS! ARE YOU THE PLANT MANAGER WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
 

Vow Green Metals AS is building its first biocarbon production plant in Treklyngen Industripark (Follum) at Hønefoss. With a production capacity of 10.000 tons of biocarbon, the plant will be one of Europe's largest, and we are already planning for a second phase to double the capacity.
We are now looking for a Plant Manager with industrial experience who wants to be part of an exciting journey and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the green shift in a new sustainable industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the production plant, which will supply volumes of biocarbon at an industrial scale to the metallurgical industry. In addition, this will also be our competence center for testing and further development of an exciting product portfolio. In other words, there are great development opportunities for the right candidate.
The main product from the production plant is biocarbon, which will replace fossil-reduction materials in metal production. Elkem will be the main customer of the biocarbon produced, and the qualification process is already underway. In addition, the plant will produce bio-oil, which can replace fossil oil in many industries, and bioenergy that can be used in surrounding industries and to produce district heating.
Vow Green Metals has a growing portfolio of global biocarbon projects, and ambitions to maintain its leading position in the emerging biocarbon industry. With us, you will become part of a growing company that is built on the shoulders of Vow ASA, a global provider of advanced technologies and solutions with a proud industrial history.

 

We offer you

• Varied, exciting and challenging tasks in a completely new industry
• Great opportunities for development and influence professionally and personally
• The opportunity to shape your own position
• The opportunity to build up a new industry
• The opportunity to develop the plant organization
• A central leadership position in a growing competence environment
• A meaningful job in an industry that contributes to the green shift
• Competitive pay and benefits

Roles & Responsibility

• Oversee operations to ensure safety
• Manage plant operations
• Develop plans that help operations run smoothly
• Create and manage budgets
• Responsible for the plants P&L
• Responsible for all plant personnel
• Recruit and onboard new employees
• Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste
• Analyze data and create reports to present to executives regarding processes
• Oversee work schedules to ensure coverage
• Work closely with Vow Green Metals Corporate Management to develop the plant in line with corporate strategy visions and goals

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

Competence and qualifications

• BSc or MSc within technology e.g., chemical or mechanical engineering or similar. 
  Other relevant education or experience can replace this.
• Five – ten years of experience from process industry is required
• Experience in leading successful interdisciplinary team(s)
• Experience in productions systems covering ISO 9001 / 14001, continuous improvement,
  Norwegian legislation in regard to HSEQ, the Norwegian Working Environment Act etc.
• Detailed knowledge of industrial operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Norwegian and English language

 

Personal characteristics

• Driving force for results
• Attention to details
• Multitasking and time-management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to create strong and successful teams
• Values working in teams
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Interest for the green transition and sustainability is an advantage

 

Does this sound interesting? Maybe it's you we're looking for!
 

If you want more information about the position, contact Temp-Team Hønefoss v/Glenn G. Hovde; phone. 982 44 777.
All inquiries and applications are treated confidentially, also vis-à-vis the client in the initial phase if desired.
Application deadline: 21.05.2023
 

About Vow Green Metals
Vow Green Metals’ strategy is to be a leading producer of biocarbon and other carbon neutral products that enables the green transition in hard-to-abate industries. We are on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to renewable materials by offering green alternatives to replace fossil reduction agents in the metallurgical industry. The core of our business is to build, own and operate biocarbon production plants using state-of-the-art pyrolysis technology to turn biomass and biomass waste-streams into our core product, biocarbon. Our biocarbon production process also creates other valuable products like bio-oil and bioenergy. With our standardized solutions, unique access to proprietary technology, and a growing global pipeline of projects, we are upholding our first mover position in a growing market where speed and scale will be determining factors. Vow Green Metals is building a new biocarbon industry on the shoulders of its main owner and technology partner, Vow ASA, which provides access to competence and capabilities acquired through decades of industrial innovation.