Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves a critical role in WasteFuel’s (WF) corporate structure and approach. The COO oversees WF’s ongoing operations and procedures. The COO is responsible for the efficiency of business.

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The goal of the COO position is to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.  

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Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily operations of the company and the work of executives

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures

• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth

• Develop/improve and implement company operational procedures, policies, and standards

• Oversee company operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective management of resources

• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the company

• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication

• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics

• Assist CEO in fundraising needs as appropriate

• Manage relationships with external parties/partners and ensure the proper protections are put in place (IP, Legal, Reputation)

• Play a direct role in the selection and hiring of new team members

• Maintain personnel records and establish organizational framework to support employee onboarding/payroll/benefits plan set up, etc.

• Ensure project development activities are operating within time, budget, and financial constraints and milestones are achieved

• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships/partnerships for business growth (waste owners, investors, technology platforms, and project developers)

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Minimum Requirements:

• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role.

• Incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, etc.

• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.

• Experience in fundraising will be a plus.

• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.

• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office.

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.

• Aptitude in problem-solving.

• Ability to thrive as a leader in a dynamic, start-up environment.

• Ability to manage confidential information and situations with efficiency, flexibility, and diplomacy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm.

• You have strong decision-making abilities and accountability; this is an important role, own it!

• You have great judgment and can make "the call" as needed.

• You have an innate curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit…have a suggestion on making something better? We encourage you to do it!

• You’re willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel when necessary.

• You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good.

 

Benefits of this position include:

• Health insurance and mobile phone reimbursement

• Competitive paid time off

• Performance-based bonus

• Opportunity to grow within the firm

 

Office culture is flexible and team-based with open communications. Each WasteFuel employee is encouraged to play an active role in growing our firm. Preferably Los Angeles-based.

 

About the Company:  WasteFuel is revolutionizing mobility and addressing the climate emergency by transforming waste into renewable fuels using proven technologies. We convert municipal (trash) and agricultural waste into low-carbon fuels, renewable natural gas, and green methanol. 

 

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and list “Chief Operating Officer – [Your Name]” in the subject line.