As the CTO, you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's vision to transform cement production through the integration of Concentrated Solar Power technology. Leveraging pilot successes, your responsibility will be to lead the R&D efforts, taking the technology from its current stage to industrial demonstrators and semi-industrial pilots.
Responsibilities
Technology Leadership
1. Lead the development and implementation of pyro-processing by integration of high temperature renewable heat.
2. Establish and implent integartion strategy
R&D Management
3. Drive ongoing R&D initiatives, ensuring continuous innovation
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges
Project Management
5. Direct the planning and execution of pilot-scale projects - from conceptualization, system engineering to implementation
6. Ensure projects meet quality, timeline and budgetary expectations
7. Manage projects with large external activities
Collaboration
8. Foster collaborations with internal teams, external partners, suppliers and research institutions to advance technologiy development in a multicultural environment
9. Represent the company in industry forums and collaborations
Regulatory Compliance
10. Stay abreast of industry regulations and standards related to renewable heat, clinker production and other industrial processes with high heat demand
11. Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
Profile
12. Ph.D. or advanced degree in Mechanical and Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
13. Proven track record of 5+ years in a leadership role with focus on technology development in the energy or industrial sector
14. Experience with high temperature industrial processes and their energetic aspects
15. Knowledge in heat integration in industrial processes
16. Strong understanding of industrial processes, preferably in the cement, steel or related industry
17. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to drive innovation and bring novel technologies to market
18. Comfortable working in a start-up environment and navigating ambiguity
19. Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
A unique opportunity awaits you! Lead a transformative initiative and be part of a revolutionairy approach towards sustainable technology. Our client offers a competitive compensation package with co-founders' incentives. A collaborative and innovative work environment with frequent on-site project missions. Multicultural and transdisciplinary working environment.
If you are a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for green energy and a proven track record in bringing innovative ideas to fruition, we invite you to be part of this amazing journey.