Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

To provide support services for Masdar Green Hydrogen (MGH) project origination and early-stage Front End and contribute to the provision of timely and cost-effective support throughout various stages of the project, with a particular focus on the implementation of electrolysis technology within MGH.

Support for delivering the unit’s business plans

• Support in developing and delivering the annual operational business plans and KPIs for the unit and contribute to performance monitoring and reporting for the unit so that overall objectives are met.

Support Projects Development and Execution Unit as a Specialist

• Support the Projects Development and Execution Unit with specialized expertise in the implementation of electrolysis technology.

• Provide necessary technical due diligence support for Business Development & Commercial Unit and other departments in the Projects Development and Execution Unit, as and when required, for the Decision Support packages and endeavour to move projects to their next stages as per MGH Stage Gate Value Assurance Process and complete.

• Provide inputs to the decision support package and ensure it has relevant technical information to help the decision maker make informed decision on whether the project can pass to next stage and update the relevant gating checklist.

• Identify technical risks, report to management, and suggest mitigation measures.

• Explore and Review implementation of new technologies.

• Support on the Electrolyzer technology sourcing requirements and support in the technical package information evaluation.

• Perform general technology assessments and analyses as requested by management and submit reports and recommendations; mainly focuses on electrolysis technologies.

• Maintain close coordination and alignment with other departments within the Projects Development and Execution Unit.

• Collaborate with the Projects department team to study Electrolyzer technology sourcing requirements and assist in evaluating technical package information.

• Provide inputs for system optimization efforts, power profile analysis, and interface requirements.

• Contribute to safety studies and workshops as necessary.

• Propose new tools, systems, and software solutions to fulfill business needs.

Screening, studies, and other technical support to assess electrolysis technology

• Perform pre-screening and/or technical feasibility studies of electrolysis technology.

• Conduct industry research and gather data relevant to electrolysis technology, market trends, technological advancements.

• Analyse industry data and provide support by preparing presentation materials for internal team purposes and Masdar.

• Keep track of announcements related to Electrolysis technologies and projects applying such Technologies.

• Conduct research and prepare presentation materials in a timely and quality manner.

• Maintain ready information on CAPEX, Yields, Utilities, OPEX etc. as these become available through work on different projects.

• Maintain active contact with Technology providers to keep track of Technology developments and readiness for commercial application.

• Assist in maintaining and applying information obtained on Gasification Technologies.

Supporting the Implementation of various pilot projects, experimental work, and technology transfer

• Support in the implementation of various pilot projects as identified by the Projects Development and Execution strategy including concept design and engineering in line with the overall strategy and plans.

• Collect, analyse, and interpret experimental data using statistical methods and data visualization tools.

• Identify key performance indicators and develop metrics to assess electrolysis performance.

• Document experimental procedures, results, and finding in technical reports.

• Facilitate technology transfer activities to transfer knowledge with MGH.

Participate in RFP and tenders for electrolysis technology

• Assist in the preparation of all tender documents for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or tenders related to electrolysis technology.

• Provide support throughout the tender process, including tasks such as prequalification and evaluation.

• Participate in contract negotiations, particularly regarding technical aspects, to ensure alignment with project requirements and standards.

Technical Journals and Data base subscriptions

• Suggest to management subscriptions in relevant Technical Journals and technical data base providers in order to ensure MGH and its resources are always up to date with latest technologies and technical developments.

• Prepare and exchange summary write-ups with other colleagues and flag critical developments to management.

Management of stakeholders and third-party service providers

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with business partners (including but not limited to: OEM, manufacturers) as well as with the internal team at MGH and other Masdar units.

• Ensure relationships with service level providers are managed smoothly and effectively in a way that guarantees that Masdar/MGH is provided with quality and timely services, in line with relevant service level agreements.

• As and when required by management, personally manage key relationships/negotiations/technical interfaces with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure the negotiation and agreement of favourable deals and agreements that safeguard Masdar’s best interests while ensuring the delivery of necessary needs/goals.

Continuous improvement of policies, systems and processes

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of unit systems, policies and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while ensuring that policies and procedures support the delivery of the strategy.

Reporting to stakeholders

• Complete all relevant reports in a comprehensive, accurate and timely manner, and comply with international principles of corporate governance and standards, and shareholder requirements.

Compliance with information security policies, procedures and requirements at all times

• Adhere to any applicable Masdar information security policies and procedures and identify and report security incidents and suspected weaknesses to the appropriate point(s) of contact.

• Protect assets under care (e.g. laptops and other devices) and information/credentials against unauthorized access, sharing, and/or damage/loss, in accordance with the Information Classification and Handling Procedure.

• Clear desks of all sensitive material and log off/ lock workstations at the end of the day and when leaving desk for a prolonged period in accordance with Acceptable Usage Policies.

• Ensure not installing, copying or modifying of any software on Masdar equipment without authorization.

Support for Quality Health and Safety Environment (QHSE) activities, policies and objectives of Masdar and compliance with the laws and regulations

• This includes participating (when requested) in QHSE audits, office inductions, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as applicable.

• Gather and Maintain Information on Safety aspects of Green Hydrogen plants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mechanical, chemical or engineering from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution is a must.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical or engineering or related field

Preferred Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in similar project roles, involving technical analyses and assessments of a variety of clean energy technologies or process, or equivalent experience

• Relevant experience in clean energy, hydrogen and derivatives, and de-carbonization initiatives/technologies is a must.

• Ability to operate in an international environment and to adapt to different cultural situations. Exposure to target markets in Europe, the US and Asia (esp. China, Japan, South Korea) is seen as a plus.

• Good knowledge of the renewable energy sector, Oil & Gas or green hydrogen

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment.

• Thorough understanding of science and technology and clean energy technologies

• Strong skills in cost benefit analysis and business case/feasibility studies

• Ability to work effectively across the organization, including all business units

• Ability to prioritize actions

• Ability to plan and organize own work on a daily and weekly basis

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Results-oriented

• Problem Solver

• Highest standards of Ethics & Compliance and Respect of confidentiality terms

• Demonstrate at all times, an overriding commitment and responsibility towards HSE and Quality Standards, as well as, protecting Masdar’s Green Hydrogen business secrets, technologies, and Licensor Information, and maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

Masdar is one of the world’s 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 UAE’s 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 UAE’s 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, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.