Purpose for the job:
To support the technology team in defining and managing Masdars Research and Development (R&D) projects and perform financial and strategic analysis of Masdars R&D portfolio with more focus on wind technology besides support on other technologies.
To assess proposals for clean technologies from external parties and determine whether the proposed technologies are technically feasible commercially viable and fit with Masdars objectives and potentially support in implementing pilot and demonstration projects on behalf of Masdars commercial business units with the goal of creating significant value to the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of energy storage and PowertoX projects:
- Provide technical and commercial input to commercial energy storage projects
- Lead the PowertoX projects with other departments in line with overall strategies and objectives.
- Analyse the PowertoX market and define viable business models in this sector recommending suitable options to Masdar.
Support in the implementation of various pilot and demonstration projects:
- Support the Technology Unit in the implementation of various pilot and demonstration projects as identified by the strategy including concept design and engineering in line with the overall strategy and plans.
- Perform costbenefit analyses to determine if the pilot and demonstration projects will provide commercial value to Masdar.
- Support the implementation of the projects performing project management tasks (contractor management budget control reporting project administration etc.)
Perform technology assessments & analyses:
- Conduct technology assessments and analyses as requested by management and submit reports and recommendations.
- Provide expert advice as and when required to contribute to overall decision making.
Contribute to the development of the Masdar Technology Journal along with the annual Technology report
- Identify topics of interest to Masdar staff to be featured in the Masdar technology journal in line with overall objectives and standards.
- Review and proofread the articles that will be featured in the journal from an expert perspective.
- Participate in preparation of the annual technology report
Provide administrative support to the Technology/Engineering team as may be directed:
- Work closely with the team to ensure coordination and alignment of duties and processes in order to contribute to the smooth flow of daily work.
- Support the team in ad hoc projects as and when required by the line manager.
- Create technical presentations or reports and assist the team with the preparation of presentation materials based on own area of specialty
Assess proposals and provide recommendations:
- Assess proposals for clean technologies from external parties and determine whether the proposed technologies are technically feasible commercially viable and fit with Masdars objectives.
Relationships with internal and external Stakeholders
- As and when required by the Lead support and assist in the building and maintenance of strong relationships with key partners and government players locally and internationally.
- Contribute to knowledge management
- Contribute to the establishment of collaborative R&D initiatives with universities (locally and internationally) and other leading research organizations and collaborate with other Masdar divisions on sponsored R&D projects providing technology advice as required by the Lead.
- Support in managing the BizTalk initiative to present key lessons learnt on running projects/activities that are relevant for CE division Awareness of industry development and trends
- Keep up to date on relevant technological developments assess significance to Masdar and Abu Dhabi and suggest ways to prioritize R&D areas of interest
Awareness of industry development and trends
- Keep up to date on relevant technological developments assess significance to Masdar and Abu Dhabi and suggest ways to prioritize R&D areas of interest
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or Natural Sciences or relevant field
- Masters degree in engineering or natural sciences
Preferred Experience:
- 810 years of postqualification experience delivering similar role and responsibilities involving the assessment of a variety of renewable energy technologies and conducting technocommercial analyses or equivalent experience
JobSpecific Skills :
- Thorough understanding of Science and Technology
- Strong skills in cost benefit analysis and business case/feasibility studies
- Excellent computer literacy with strong background in Excel Power Point Word MathLab AutoCAD Python
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong project management skills including Health and Safety Quality and cost
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively across the organization including all business units
Additional Information :
Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.
Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage wastetoenergy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cuttingedge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills Hr Executive Recruitment,Internship,AIX,Fleet,Information Technology Sales
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1