Asset Engineer - Germany

Job Description: Asset Engineer - Germany

Brief Overview:

Operation of a set of hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS in accordance with the business expectations in terms of regulatory compliance, health, safety, environment, quality, reliability, security and efficiency.) Operations Department – Reporting to the Asset Manager with regular interface with COO.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation of multiple hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) in alignment with company expectations for regulatory compliance, health, safety, environment, quality, reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Oversees day-to-day operations, including hydrogen supply scheduling and supply chain management.
• Collaborates with governmental agencies and relevant external and internal parties to maintain regulatory compliance, including obtaining necessary permits and licenses.
• Participates in root cause analysis of incidents and non-conformities occurring within the region.
• Manages maintenance activities, primarily through contracted service and maintenance companies, ensuring a focus on safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Involved in the technical prescription and selection of relevant providers, ensures proper execution of service level agreements (SLAs) through KPI definition and review, and conducts regular business reviews.
• Ensures the definition and availability of critical spare parts inventory through outsourced companies.
• Reports periodically on selected KPIs and strives to continuously improve station performance.
• Engages in projects at an early stage to facilitate a smooth handover of new hydrogen stations within the assigned perimeter.
• Ensures continuous improvement in technical and commercial performance, including safety, environment, quality, availability, and cost.
• Accountable for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates and liaises with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal operation of hydrogen stations, particularly in multi-energy sites.
• Ensures smooth handover of new hydrogen stations and oversees appropriate decommissioning when necessary.

Experience:

• Education: Engineer degree (preferred) or Bachelor's in a technical field with substantial experience.
• Up to 5-7 years of experience in industrial operations.
• Specific experience in on-site activities (operation and/or maintenance) is a plus.
• Fluent in German, with a good command of English; proficiency in French and Dutch is advantageous.
• Technical knowledge of rotating machinery.
• Fundamentals of HSE and process safety, including hazards, barriers, and human factors.
• Familiarity with products (GH2, LH2) or related technologies is a plus.
• Experience in coordinating and supervising multiple providers.
• Results-oriented with strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.