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
* Lead the development and implementation of pyro-processing by integration of high temperature renewable heat.
* Establish and implement integration strategy.
R&D Management
* Drive ongoing R&D initiatives, ensuring continuous innovation.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges.
Project Management
* Direct the planning and execution of pilot-scale projects - from conceptualization, system engineering to implementation.
* Ensure projects meet quality, timeline, and budgetary expectations.
* Manage projects with large external activities.
* Foster collaborations with internal teams, external partners, suppliers, and research institutions to advance technology development in a multicultural environment.
* Represent the company in industry forums and collaborations.
Regulatory Compliance
* Stay abreast of industry regulations and standards related to renewable heat, clinker production, and other industrial processes with high heat demand.
* Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Profile
* Ph.D. or advanced degree in Mechanical and Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven track record of 5+ years in a leadership role with a focus on technology development in the energy or industrial sector.
* Experience with high temperature industrial processes and their energetic aspects.
* Strong understanding of industrial processes, preferably in the cement, steel, or related industry.
* Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to drive innovation and bring novel technologies to market.
* Comfortable working in a start-up environment and navigating ambiguity.
* 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 revolutionary 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, and a 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.
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