Chief of Staff, Operations Greater Houston, TX Area

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff, Operations to act as an extension of senior operations leadership, keeping cross-functional workstreams aligned, on schedule, and ready for decisions. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering, commissioning, production, operations, finance, and external partners; tracking budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, and cost variances; and monitoring schedules and risks. The role prepares executive briefings and financial summaries, leads meetings and follows actions through to completion, and represents leadership when needed. It also improves workflows, develops reusable processes and templates, and applies AI tools to operational reporting and coordination. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience, along with at least 10 years of experience in engineering, finance, consulting, data science, or operations. Required qualifications include project financial tracking expertise, the ability to interpret engineering and construction documents, and a record of producing clear executive-level presentations, models, and written briefings. Strong communication, cross-disciplinary coordination, sound judgment with incomplete information, and the ability to engage with both executives and field teams are essential. Experience in power plant or industrial projects, project controls, operational leadership support, or process improvement is preferred.

Hiring Company

Fervo Energy