Title: Head of Engineering - Alternative Fuels

Location: Houston, USA

About NextWave
NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

About the Role

NextWave are working with a leading alternative fuels developer who are looking to hire an experienced Head of Engineering as they grow their organisation and asset base in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Identifying valuable assets and strategic locations.
• Evaluating the technical appeal and structural integrity of assets.
• Developing initial engineering concepts that align with client specifications.
• Overseeing preliminary engineering, FEED processes, and related cost assessments.
• Creating engineering designs, project timelines, and staffing plans for execution.
• Developing permitting strategies and timelines.
• Assisting with M&A transactions by conducting technical due diligence.
• Managing end-to-end construction projects, including detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, scheduling, budget tracking, and risk management.
• Supervising engineering and construction contractors to ensure project success.
• Adhering to the company's HSSE standards.
• Selecting and engaging engineering and construction firms in accordance with procurement guidelines.
• Drafting and defining technical RFQs and evaluating contractor proposals.
• Collaborating with the Global Center of Excellence (COE) to assess new technologies.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Prior experience in the alternative fuels sector would be highly preferable
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in the transportation and storage of fuels
• Familiarity with logistics assets in the US
• Eligibility to work in the US

Application
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and revert back promptly.

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Our commitment
Diversity is a core value at NextWave Partners, and we are proud to be partnering with equal opportunities employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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