# Director, Utah Operations at Magrathea

- Company: Magrathea
- What the company does: Magrathea is rebuilding America's magnesium supply chain, producing primary magnesium metal from seawater and brines with a new electrolytic process. Backed by Long Journey Ventures.
- Company website: https://magratheametals.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Salt Lake City Area, Utah
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/magrathea/jobs/5253501007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/magrathea-director-utah-operations/

## About the role

Based in Oakland, California, Magrathea is a global category leader in critical mineral production technology. Our mission is to rebuild the magnesium metal supply base, delivering secure access to one of the most critical materials on Earth. Magnesium is essential to the aluminum, steel, titanium, nuclear, defense, and aerospace industries but 95% of global supply comes from China where large amounts of coal are used to make metal. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Demonstrated experience commissioning and starting up a new plant, process unit, or major capital project, not just running an established one
- Demonstrated ability to lead an operations team, set clear expectations, and hold operators accountable for safe production and reliable data collection
- Experience coaching and qualifying operators through practical training
- Demonstrated ability to interpret process trends, diagnose deviations, and translate findings into corrective actions and documented learning
- Strong process engineering fluency: able to read and critique PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and equipment specs, and to engage substantively with detailed engineering
- Proven safety leadership in a hazardous-process environment, with working knowledge of PSM, HAZOP/PHA, and OSHA/EPA requirements

Tags: Corporate Operations

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