Green Hydrogen Director Engineering (m/f/d)

Are you ready to make a global impact in the fight against climate change?

ANDRITZ is seeking a Director of Engineering to support our entry into the Power-2X market. In this role you lead the Engineering in Vienna. In our Power-2X value chain Vienna is our competence center for green hydrogen technology, plant engineering and project execution.

We are looking for a professional with a strong background in electrolysis processes paired with rich knowledge in engineering disciplines, Moreover, the professional should be passionate and capable of managing a cross-disciplinary and multinational engineering team. Your wealthy experience, coordination skills and people managing will play a crucial role for the success of our projects.

Join ANDRITZ's Power-2X-enterprise, where our vision is crystal clear: Our Vision is to become a leading global Power-2X solution provider for green hydrogen and renewable fuels production. What sets us apart? Our passionate team of engineers and a rich history of global EPC projects, combined with our leadership in technology and manufacturing. Be part of a world class dynamic team enabling to grow the green hydrogen and Power-2X economy with the opportunity to take over a higher management repsonbility in the future. We are enriched by our multicultural and multinational team and we continuously foster flat hierarchies and an open dialog culture.

If you're enthusiastic about contributing to the profitable growth within this rapidly growing division, we can't wait to connect with you.

In your role, you will

Take the responsibility to coordinate all engineering resources, functions and tasks for our standalone green hydrogen projects and green hydrogen ajancent to renewable fuels and CO2 capture projects

The engineering disciplines you lead in your local team are project engineering management, process engineering, layout and piping engineering, piping engineering, Electrical-Instrumentation-Automation-Engineering as well as installation and civil engineering

Manage the engineering processes over the total project lifetime

Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to the team of engineers in Vienna

Schedule the engineering tasks/resources and align with the overall project plan

Clarify, discuss and present the technical solution towards the customer

Being the escalation level for customer and suppliers about the technical design topics

Align required or requested modifications with the internal product design experts

Supporting engineering tasks according to your background

Providing problem solving and escalation level within the Engineering Teams

Developing common rules of cooperation, tools and procedures

Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment to encourage creativity and problem-solving

Set clear objectives and performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and coaching

You have two reporting lines: to the leader of the green hydrogen business and to the director of globalglobal director of engineering of our P2X solutions

In your personal skill set, you have

Degree level qualification in a chemical, process, mechanical or electrical engineering discipline

Experience in electrolysis processes and engineering of electrolysis plants is a must

Minimum ten years of experience in leading positions in engineering business

General experience (at least 5 years) in leading cross-functional teams and driving improvement initiatives

Ability to consult with customers and notified bodies about technical design requirements is expected

Explain design solutions in an engaging manner

Experience to perform acceptance tests and to supervise the installation and commissioning during start-up

Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentorship, and talent development initiatives

Proven ability to manage conflicts and resolve interpersonal issues within the team, promoting a harmonious and collaborative work environment

Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term and anticipate future challenges and opportunities

Strong communication, analytical and planning skills

Solution/team/customer oriented with the confidence to act pro-actively

Fluent in English. Another European language is an advantage

Willingness to travel for at least 5 days per month

We also value

Customer focused and open personality with ownership for performance and shared commitment

High-performance mindset with the capability to operate effectively under tight deadlines

Ability to communicate, cooperate and interact comfortably across cultures

Future oriented thinking and interest in continuous development

Ability to work well within a team and foster collaboration

Proactive, energetic approach to tasks, coupled with a positive mindset

What we offer

Andritz AG offers a secure job in an innovative and international company with long-term development opportunities

To be part of a world class team enabling the growth of the P2X economy and therefore meeting key environmental targets

To work in a multicultural environment which fosters a culture of continuous development and inclusivity

To operate in a flat hierarchy, open for challenge and debate with the advantage of a start-up culture within a global well-established firm

To benefit from a hybrid working environment

To enjoy the advantage to grow alongside the business and become an expert in this field with a chance for a further career step alongside the growth of the business

To enjoy first class industry or on the job training

Further benefits to be discussed at offer stage

In Austria we are legally obliged to announce at least a gross monthly salary of € 4.805,08 per month for this position.

Depending on qualifications and professional experience we offer you a market-based salary.

We pursue a policy of equal rights and opportunities and do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other protected characteristics. We promote diversity and equal opportunities and place exclusive emphasis on your qualifications, experience and skills that are relevant to the advertised position.