Job Description

Senior Expert Hydrogen and Electrolyser Systems

Location - Flexible, UK or Essen, Germany or Dresden/Germany or Geertruidenberg, Netherlands

Contract Type - Permanent

Working Hours - Full time/part time considered

Closing Date - 14 August 2023

Role Description: As a Senior Expert Hydrogen and Electrolyser Systems within the hydrogen systems engineering department, you will support and lead the delivery of our national and international large-scale engineering projects with a focus on innovative technologies such as green hydrogen electrolyser plants and make an enormous contribution to our transition to Net Zero. Become a part of #TeamRWE and support us in tackling the challenges of the present and the future together by fulfilling the following key responsibilities, among others:

• Lead the engineering aspects of the projects from conception to completion with a strong focus on the main component electrolyser.
• Manage the relationship with different teams and departments including internal and external clients/contractors.
• Understand stakeholder requirements to develop and deliver collaborative projects.
• Managing the resource planning and budget for projects in conjunction with the engineering team leads and project managers.
• Develop, review and present high quality project deliverables with a technical focus on electrolyser systems. Ensure RWE\'s QA procedures are followed for the deliverables.
• Provide critical, technical and engineering
• Support the departmental activities from time to time (including supervision of junior colleagues) and contribute to the department\'s growth.

Your profile:

• Successfully completed degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable discipline.
• Several years of professional experience with a strong track record of projects in the energy, manufacturing, chemical, steel, oil and gas or other relevant sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of electrolyser systems and / or fuel cells - design and/ or operation
• Strong inter-personal and negotiation skills at all levels. Articulate and able to work with a diverse team of colleagues with backgrounds across science, engineering and management.
• Substantial knowledge of industrial processes and demonstrate interest in new and sustainable technologies.
• Results-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines and produce clear and concise information/options/decisions.
• Willingness to travel in-country and abroad frequently
• Business fluent in English.

Plus, not a must

• Interest in topics such as water treatment, waste gas and gas purification and especially in shaping the energy transition
• Additional language skills (German and/or Dutch) are extremely beneficial!

What we will offer you

• An expected starting salary from \xc2\xa360,000 to \xc2\xa375,000 depending on experience and up to 15% annual bonus
• A personal retirement savings plan - if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• One free professional membership subscription
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need
• Up to 2 days volunteering a year

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