CTO
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 implent integartion 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
Collaboration
- Foster collaborations with internal teams, external partners, suppliers and research institutions to advance technologiy 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 focus on technology development in the energy or industrial sector
- Experience with high temperature industrial processes and their energetic aspects
- Knowledge in heat integration in industrial processes
- 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 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.
