Chief Engineer: Hydrogen, Fuel Cell & Electrolysis System Engineer at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

What We Are Looking For

• Hydrogen storage is a key enabling technology to advance hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in applications including stationary power, portable power, and transportation, where high density hydrogen storage is a challenge for all these applications. The Hydrogen, Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Systems Engineer will lead research into hydrogen storage solutions and collaboration with external technology suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed technical analysis of plant equipment and technology options that you can present to senior management with recommendations.
• Lead hydrogen research through technology evaluations of various production, storage, distribution, and end use applications.
• Perform technical analysis of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, systems, and infrastructure.
• Perform work independently and in cooperation with other team members, including mentoring and R&D leadership and coordinate work with capabilities resident in laboratories, universities, or other organizations.
• Write and lead research and development proposals.
• Prepare and present strategic direction with regard to the key performance areas above supporting interventions with Marketing-, Sales- and Product Management departments as well as during interventions with clients.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Eng./B.Sc. Degree qualification in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience in hydrogen related technologies.
• Experience in giving strategic direction with regard to the relevant technologies.
• Have thorough knowledge of hydrogen (green/blue/grey) sector including policy and regulations, production technology, storage technology, transport technology and hydrogen uses.
• Experience with industrial process engineering (mechanical, electrical, control systems).
• Experience with hydrogen production projects.
• Experience in electrolysis and liquefaction technologies is preferred.
• Track record of successfully working with third parties to accomplish project goals.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and hydropower.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and high level of attention to detail with the ability to present to a wide range of audiences, including contractors, operations personnel, and corporate leaders.
• Good interpersonal skills and Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong data collection, analytic, and writing skills.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Post-graduate qualification.
• Knowledge of cost data and benchmarks for Ammonia process technologies, as well as technologies for chemical derivatives like methanol, or Kerosene, etc.
• Experience with Ammonia process technologies, including plant operations, process design, and /or simulation.
• Research and development background in the development of hydrogen-based technologies and advantage.