Technology Leader - Metal Hydride

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

FFI Ionix is a business unit of Fortescue Future industries, with an ambitious goal to decarbonize mining, and be a global leader in Green Hydrogen supply i.e. a major producer of green renewable commodities and resources.

Position Title: Technology Leader - Metal Hydride

Work Location: Wilmington DE, (initially and temporarily in Harrington DE).

Key duties of this role will include:

• Lead the development of key product development programs
• Manage Intellectual Property portfolio and work with internal and external counsel on legal matters
• Ensure all development, and operational objectives, strategies and action plans are implemented, adhered to in a timely manner and reported through to the executive Mangship
• Appoint key personnel and discipline leads, as required
• Ensure cost targets are met, implementing improvement programs
• Develop strong, co-operative internal and external working relationships with major stakeholders, including the executive
  • Proactively monitor and manage internal and external (contractor or consultant) performance and report against key performance indicators
• Review, improve and implement operating practices and policies to ensure compliance with statutory obligations
• Develop and implement best practice quality, health, safety and environment policies and procedures throughout all aspects of operations and maintenance to reduce safety incidents and injuries and embed a zero-harm safety culture

In order to be considered for this role you will have:

• A proven track record in successful engineering leadership of technology driven enterprise
• Demonstrated skill in managing health, safety and environment issues, assessing risks and hazards and implementing processes to manage those hazards to prevent incidents, injury and damage
• The ability to articulate the company vision influencing individual and group goals and management systems
• A proven track record for consistently accomplishing tasks that engenders trust with the executive
• Ability to proactively develop effective working relationships at all levels of the business and demonstrated track record of working collegiately with the operations and executive team
• Ability to problem solve and capacity to generate creative solutions utilising team or external resources to deal with organisational challenges and opportunities

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified