GeoPura’s mission is to use zero-emission fuels and financially sustainable, innovative technologies to end our reliance on fossil fuels. At GeoPura, we understand the scale of the challenge, that we are on a journey towards net-zero, and that how we get there is equally as important as the destination.
GeoPura’s initial focus is off-grid, temporary and back-up power – essentially diesel generator displacement – using low-carbon hydrogen via GeoPura’s proprietary Hydrogen Power Units (HPU). The HPUs are manufactured to a GeoPura design by our partner Siemens Energy at their Newcastle facility. They employ an industrial fuel cell, UPS and batteries to deliver critical, zero-emission “energy as a service”, to customers across a wide range of use-cases from construction to film and TV production, to outdoor events. Existing clients include Netflix, BBC, HS2, Balfour Beatty and National Grid.
Following significant Series A investment, bringing in world-class partners General Motors, Siemens Energy, Barclays Capital and SWEN Capital partners (Giants of industry, manufacturing and finance back UK green hydrogen pioneer GeoPura with £36m investment – GeoPura)
Due to growth, GeoPura are recruiting for a Remote Hydrogen Operating Centre Manager. This role will be responsible for building team to oversee the remote monitoring of our Hydrogen Power Units, 24 hours of the day, 365 days of the year
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a Remote Hydrogen Operating Centre by recruiting and managing a team who can monitor and proficiently operate our products 24 hours of the day, 365 days of the year
- Build and manage a team who drive daily operations through real-time monitoring, remote surveillance tasks, reporting and assure 24/7 remote operation services with high level of performance
- Lead, define training programmes and business processes to ensure your team can deliver a safe, competent, and efficient level of service that sustainably meets both current and future client/project requirements
- Ability to proficiently operate power assets (processing incoming fault notifications, providing remote diagnostics & troubleshooting) When remote troubleshooting is not effective, contact our on-call field engineers (providing advanced technical support where appropriate)
- Streamline GeoPura remote operation processes to ensure maximum uptime of our assets
- Monitoring hydrogen usage and notifying scheduling team when deliveries need to be coordinated. Performing remote shutdowns on HPUs for hydrogen deliveries
- Monitoring operational performance indicators, identify areas of improvement, and implement efficient processes to enhance productivity and achieve operational targets
- Responsible for monitoring network performance and identifying potential issues, and work closely with other teams to resolve any issues in a timely manner
- Collect, analyse and report on data from Hydrogen Power Units
- Emergency Response: Develop and execute emergency response plans, including contingency plans for equipment failures or accidents, to minimise downtime and mitigate risks
- Lead, motivate, and provide guidance to a remote team of hydrogen operations technicians, supervisors, and support staff
- Setup optimum shift rotas to cover 24/7 work requirement
- Ability to work with multicultural/multidiscipline teams
- Ensuring communications to customer and internal staff are prompt and relevant
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in engineering or equivalent degree and at least 1-3 years relevant work experience
- Proven experience in managing remote operating teams and working in a fast-paced operational environment or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in control room operation, with a drive to grow a team based on past experience
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving abilities, the ability to assess risks and the capability to make informed decisions under pressure. Proactive mindset, with the ability to identify process improvements and implement impactful changes
- Ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, results-oriented and operate well in a collaborative team environment
- Network operations experience
- Demonstrate a strong technical experience in network operations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite and experience with operational management software (e.g field service lightning)
- Knowledge and understanding of hydrogen production, storage, and distribution processes would be highly desirable but not a requisite
- Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards related to hydrogen production facilities (desirable)
Benefits:
- Salary- Highly competitive
- Annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced family leave
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced sick pay
- Opportunity to build out own team
- Exposure to exciting projects across many and diverse power / energy applications.
- The chance to join a purpose-driven organisation tackling one of the grand challenges of our time (decarbonisation of energy systems)
To apply, please contact recruitment@geopura.com with your CV.
