Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a privately-held company, is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate & timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities.

We started our India operations as Customized Energy Solutions India Pvt. Ltd in 2010. CES India primarily focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting energy industry. Energy storage, electric mobility, wholesale electricity markets, microgrids and renewable energy are the key areas of focus for the consulting arm of CES India, also known as, Emerging Technologies (ET).

Battery testing services, Emerging Technologies (ET) consulting services, energy trading services and India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) are the key businesses operated by CES India.

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This role is crucial in shaping and advocating for policies related to second-life applications and the battery recycling industry in India and Globally. The candidate will engage with government agencies, & industry stakeholders and undertake Market research, and technology analysis to develop the technology, policy, and regulatory frameworks for a sustainable ecosystem for second-life applications and battery recycling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead activities under the India Reuse and Recycling Council (IRRC) to address the gaps in the existing recycling ecosystem.
• Policy advocacy activities through engagement with government agencies, working groups/technical committees, consultation workshops, conferences, etc.
• Engagement with relevant stakeholders (government agencies, industry, R&D, etc.) in the battery recycling industry.
• Research and analysis of the battery recycling ecosystem, including technologies, business models, policies, and regulations in India and globally.
• Understand the global recycling and second life market and provide inputs to new start-ups
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings on battery recycling policy developments, initiatives, and outcomes. Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Effectively manage the request intake process, including proposal preparation for clients.
• Ability to answer requests from government agencies and Industry members in a time-bound manner.
• Participate and represent IESA/ IRRC at various government committees, forums, and conferences.
• Identify and engage with companies involved in battery second-life applications and recycling in India and globally.

• Master’s degree in engineering, environmental policy, Environmental Science, energy, chemical engineering, or a related field with 2-3 years of experience in the battery recycling space.
• Experience in policy analysis, advocacy, or government relations, preferably in the environmental or waste management sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, analyze, and summarize data.
• Excellent skillset in writing, presentations, and communications with stakeholders

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.