Power-to-X Innovation Specialist

Ready to advance your technical skills and develop the green energy solutions of tomorrow? Join Vestas as a Power-to-X Innovation Specialist. You'll join our innovative Innovation & Concepts department team and play a crucial role in pioneering new renewable energy solutions.
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You will join the global leader in wind energy and become part of a young and innovative team which focuses on pioneering new renewable energy solutions. We are a team of highly committed colleagues, who leverage our domain expertise to develop new solutions within Power-to-X.

The team is highly entrepreneurial and focused on true cross-functional business development, while at the same time using Vestas' experience in product development and global market coverage. Our way of working is characterized by the Vestas values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion, which form the backbone of our culture.

Responsibilities
As Power-to-X Innovation Specialist your key responsibility will be to develop technical solutions for wind-to-hydrogen solutions while at the same time using your solid technical skills and business understanding to work with suppliers, customers, colleagues and navigate in a fast-changing environment. Given the entrepreneurial nature of the segment, responsibilities can vary from managing projects to defining and assessing the feasibility of future solution concepts together with customers - down to direct specification, assessment, testing and project installation of projects and components (incl. electrolyzers) with Vestas colleagues and potential external partners. In addition, your role will be to build subject matter expertise to collaborate with colleagues in other parts of Vestas as well as technology partners and customers.

Qualifications
To be successful, you will use your hands-on experience in renewables, energy or hydrogen/gas solutions to drive technical development and project execution together with colleagues in other fields. We imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• A Master degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field (e.g. in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, physics, or chemistry)
• Experience with wind/renewable power or other key technologies within hydrogen or Power-to-X
• Project and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with modelling of energy processes and plants, e.g., wind turbines/hybrid power plants, electrolyser plants/applications or general process engineering
• Hands-on experience with green hydrogen or Power-to-X projects, EPC, project development as well as other aspects of the emerging energy solutions

Competencies
On a personal level, we envision that you have the following competencies:

• Ability to convert technical solutions into commercial impact
• Networking, stakeholder management and great communication skills
• Commercial mindset and the ability to bring ideas to life
• Open mindset and a strong team player
• Thrive in an ever-changing environment where you need to define the path to success
• Great English skills - both in writing and verbally

What We Offer
You will be part of the front figure within sustainable energy solutions, and you will get the chance to make an impact on the green agenda with innovative solutions. In a dedicated team for Power-to-X, you will find yourself in an exciting and sometimes unpredictable job with motivated and skilled colleagues. We have a diverse mix of experience and skills, working close together to make Vestas' vision a reality.

In our Power-to-X team we offer an environment with high ambitions for making an impact as well as a day-to-day environment with strong social bonds and care for each other. You will experience a 'people first' attitude with a lot of empowerment and responsibilities. In short, join Vestas and you will find yourself working in a spirit of worldwide collaboration while enjoying the knowledge that you are making a positive difference for the future.

Additional Information
The primary work location is in Aarhus, Denmark. To be considered for this role, you will need to apply online before June 4, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We aim to fill the position as soon as possible and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. For more information, please contact Anders Tuxen, Director, Power to X at +45 2669 2619.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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