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Company: H2SITE
Region: Bilbao , Basque Country
About H2SITE:
H2SITE is a deep-tech start-up that uses advanced membrane reactor technology to solve the hydrogen transport problem by converting hydrogen carriers with well-known supply chains and separating hydrogen gas blends into fuel cell purity hydrogen.
Founded in 2020 in Bilbao, Spain, it emerged as a spin-off from two renowned research and development centers in collaboration with ENGIE New Ventures as its first industrial investor: TECNALIA, the largest private research center in Southern Europe specializing in membranes and material sciences among other fields, and the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUe), a reference in process intensification. Headquartered in Bilbao, the company employs over 60 team members in its unique membrane production facilities located in Loiu, Spain.
We have recently closed our Series B and are developing infrastructure related projects using our technology. One of the First Of A Kind projects consists of using ammonia to transport low carbon hydrogen into Europe. H2SITE is developing the project and is looking for a project director to drive the opportunity forward.
Mission:
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a project through all its development stages from FEED to FID, as well as executing the construction once the project is approved. Together with a project team, the candidate will build the contractual framework and partnership agreements with stakeholders under which the project will be developed and executed once approved.
As a Project Director, the candidate will be responsible for establishing strategic agreements with EPC contractors, site owners, storage terminal operators, managing technology licenses, and overseeing project execution.
Functions:
- Project Supervision and Management: Oversee the project from the FEED phase through FID and into construction upon approval, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Team Formation and Leadership: Assemble and manage a multidisciplinary project team by leveraging internal and external resources to ensure successful project execution.
- Risk Management: Develop and implement robust risk management strategies to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks.
- Contingency Planning: Evaluate risks and establish comprehensive contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges effectively.
- Business Plan Alignment: Maintain a clear understanding of the projects business plan, ensuring that strategic and financial objectives are fully integrated into execution and deliverables.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, with a focus on hydrogen production and ammonia handling.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, technology partners, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, fostering collaboration and trust throughout the project lifecycle.
What youll need to succeed:
- Experience Level:
- 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably with large-scale, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) or complex industrial projects.
- Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
- Relevant Roles:
- Project Director, or Senior Project Manager in energy, chemicals, or industrial technology.
- Previous experience with ammonia or hydrogen projects or related deep tech applications is a significant advantage.
- Educational Background:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial), Project Management, or a related technical field.
- MBA or equivalent business qualifications are an advantage but not mandatory.
- Sector Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of the hydrogen value chain, ammonia cracking technologies, and the port infrastructure ecosystem.
- Familiarity with European decarbonization policies, particularly in the maritime and industrial sectors.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations associated with hydrogen and ammonia handling.
Soft Skills:
- Leadership & Vision: Ability to inspire and guide teams toward innovative, product-focused outcomes in a dynamic and uncertain environment.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to mana