Senior Technology Manager, Power-to-X

Job Description

At AFRY, we believe that leveraging Power-to-X technology to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels from renewable energy will be essential in meeting climate targets and a way to decarbonizing industrial, transportation, heat and power sectors. 

To support the growing renewable hydrogen and Power-to-X initiatives, AFRY has created a dedicated team of experts providing extensive cross-sectoral expertise to support investment planning, development and implementation across the Hydrogen and Power-to-X value chains - from renewable energy sources to electrolysis process technologies, to the use of hydrogen in diverse applications, such as ammonia, methanol, and e-fuels.

AFRY Process Industries division is now looking for

Senior Technology Manager

to strengthen our Hydrogen and Power-to-X technology team in Finland.

Typical work tasks for a Senior Technology Manager - Power-to-X include:

• project manager or study manager roles in pre-investment phases (FEL1, FEL2) of Clients' investment projects 
• technology lead in techno-economic studies and due diligences, interfacing with Management Consulting division
• proposals development and support to sales
• keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations related to Hydrogen and Power-to-X and providing technical guidance to Clients and colleagues
• mentoring and training junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster professional growth within the team. 

Qualifications

In order to succeed in the role, we expect you to have: 

• MSc and/or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Technology or Energy Technology
• background in one of the following industries:
  • chemicals, particularly ammonia and methanol
  • LNG and hydrocarbon gas processing
  • industrial gases (nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon)
  • electrolysers
  • oil refining and renewable fuels
• minimum of 15 years of proven work experience in process design, technology development or plant operations in the above industrial sectors, in senior or lead roles; alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of work experience in the industrial sector combined with 3-5 years in academic research environment
• over 5 years of proven experience in project management of early phase industrial projects (FEL1, FEL2)
• experience in proposals development and technical sales support
• ability to develop new solutions and approaches in a client-oriented manner
• proficiency in English, Finnish is considered an advantage
• excellent interpersonal, communication and cooperation skills, as the person will be leading a small project team and frequently interacting with Customers' representatives
• proactive and solution-oriented mindset and problem-solving skills
• experience in business development and team leading is seen as advantage

Company Description

AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

Making Future 

Additional Information

Why AFRY?

As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY you will have the possibility to broaden your knowledge to new areas according to your interests and get to work together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment.

At AFRY we build sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting and challenging but at the same flexible, allowing you to take care of your work-life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs.

We strive to include all new employees to our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.

Would you like to read more about your future colleagues' careers? Get to know them on our web page: https://afry.com/en/join-us/get-know-us 

Benefits at AFRY

All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness and commuting benefit. AFRY employees are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees have the right to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home.

The team player spirit strengthens in spare time in hobby clubs depending on the office location. AFRY employees spend time together in cross fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Employees with permanent contract are allowed to have a bicycle benefit in order to choose carbon neutral commuting. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists at AFRY offices.

Sustainability at AFRY

Sustainability and creating sustainable solutions are at the core of AFRY's business strategy and all of our operations. By combining the latest technologies and the top expertise of our employees, we create sustainable business to our clients. Read more about sustainability at AFRY: https://afry.com/en/insights/sustainability

Interested?

For more information contact Tuomas Uuksulainen, Chemicals & Biorefining Lead, by calling at 050 406 7423 on 24th of May 9:00-10:00, 27th of May 15:00-16:00 or 4th of June 15:00-16:00; or by email at [email protected].

Please send your application, accompanied by cover letter, CV, details of at least one work reference from previous supervisor and salary request by June 7th 2024. Please note that we start processing applications already during the application period and fill the role as soon as the right person is found.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.