Chief Operating Officer

• Lead site selection, permitting, and development for Lantheon’s pilot and commercial-scale refineries in Nevada and beyond.
• Manage EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) partners, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of modular refining units.
• Oversee civil, mechanical, and process engineering coordination to ensure seamless integration of refining modules.
• Serve as primary operational liaison with DOE, DoD, EPA, and Nevada state regulators, navigating all environmental and industrial permitting processes (RCRA, NEPA, air/water discharge, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Drive local and state-level engagement on zoning, infrastructure access, and incentives for clean-tech manufacturing.
• Design and implement operational systems, safety protocols, and risk management frameworks suitable for hydrometallurgical and chemical processing environments.
• Build the operating playbook for rapid replication of Lantheon’s modular refinery design across additional sites.
• Recruit and manage cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, safety, procurement).
• Establish strong relationships with key suppliers and contractors, ensuring alignment on technical and ESG standards.
• Translate strategy into action with measurable milestones; report progress to board, investors, and government partners.
• Champion a culture of speed, safety, and precision—balancing startup urgency with industrial discipline.

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