Chief Project Officer

As technology develops and the need to find clean and sustainable industrial heat sources increases, a significant opportunity has been created.

Historically Concentrated Solar Thermal technology has been limited largely by the cost and complexities of existing heat storage systems.
The challenges this has created have limited CST take up and financial payback.

This has now changed.

More than a decade of research has set up the opportunity to launch an exciting new startup backed by a technical research team, an experienced and well-resourced investmentfirm providing supportin a commercial and techno-commercial capacity and a major international utility company and planned first customer.

The startup company will scale the technology to build a commercial scale demonstration project whilst identifying and developing other project opportunities for this Concentrated Solar Thermal startup.

The Company
The company is a new venture established by significant and well-respected organisations and individuals.
Planning over the last few years has finessed a business plan, organisational structure and a strong board to take world first IP protected technology to the market.

The board is now searching for key individuals to rapidly build this organisation, its technology and projects.

Chief Project Officer

Concentrated Solar Thermal Energy
As technology develops and the need to find clean and sustainable industrial heat sources increases, a significant opportunity has been created.

Historically Concentrated Solar Thermal technology has been limited largely by the cost and complexities of existing heat storage systems.
The challenges this has created have limited CST take up and financial payback.

This has now changed.

More than a decade of research has set up the opportunity to launch an exciting new startup backed by a technical research team, an experienced and well-resourced investmentfirm providing supportin a commercial and techno-commercial capacity and a major international utility company and planned first customer.

The startup company will scale the technology to build a commercial scale demonstration project whilst identifying and developing other project opportunities for this Concentrated Solar Thermal startup.

The Company
The company is a new venture established by significant and well-respected organisations and individuals.
Planning over the last few years has finessed a business plan, organisational structure and a strong board to take world first IP protected technology to the market.

The board is now searching for key individuals to rapidly build this organisation, its technology and projects.

The OpportunityChief Project Officer (CPO)
Reporting to and working with the CEO, the CPO will work with the COO (CTO) as one of three key executives based at the organisation's new premises in the rapidly growing regional lifestyle centre of Newcastle, NSW.

The thrust of this role is to take charge of project development and management, setting up the Demonstration Project and then developing additional projects to scale this well capitalised business.

Project permitting, evaluating project opportunities, helping develop a project pipeline, contractor management and supporting the CEO, finance and engineering are central to this role, as is project management.

A flexible and very competitive package with a significant ESOP and STI is being offered.

The Ideal CandidateThe Ideal candidate will be looking for an opportunity to take on a role in a well-funded, well planned and largely technically sophisticated start-up company.
They will want to make a difference, to help create and build sustainable, renewable energy technology, with a global market.
They will understand that start-ups need individuals who leave their egos at the door.
Individuals who will work with and in a team, often providing advice or help in areas separate to their core role, to ensure success.

Individuals who will roll up their sleeves and 'make it happen' and push through the setbacks!

Responsibilities:
Manage and ensure project permitting activities are progressed on time, and on budget.
Including managing contractors and consultants Manage inbound pipeline and evaluating project development opportunities Support the CEO in developing a medium and long term renewable energy project pipeline Manage the delivery of project tender documents Assist the other executive team members in ensuring the engineering and development program is delivered on time Support the interface of engineering and commercial risk management, and technoeconomic optimisation Support the CEO, and work with financial advisors to support the delivery of project financing activities, including debt, equity and grant funding activities Support a broad range of business functions as is often required for a new start-up Desired experience:
The ideal candidate will have a STEM background and qualifications in that and or finance, management and projects.
Ready to move into senior roles or already in them, the amount of experience the candidate has is flexible, weighed against the type of work successfully completed, and their aptitude to grow into and with this role Prior experience in project development, and preferably energy/renewable energy project development Experience in project management, ideally in large or complex capital projects Experience managing and working with technical teams Willingness and desire to "roll up their sleeves" and assist with various business activities and needs as they are required, even if this is outside their prior experience or comfort zone Entrepreneurial drive / demonstrated prior entrepreneurial experience is desirable Candidate style
Capable of directing and managing, as well as being hands on when and where needed A contributor with a strong interest to support the team to make it happen Flexible.
Someone who can weigh the priorities and change tack if needed Someone with a bias to action.
A problem solver Someone who takes ownership and drives through to a result Someone who enjoys the wins and copes well with the setbacks Excellent communicator dealing with all levels Strong written and verbal English language skills Someone with a sense of humour Our client is an equal opportunity employer and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Does this sound like the opportunity you have been waiting for?

To be a key executive of a well-planned, resourced and funded technically strong early-stage company?
To help drive the building of it.
To want a share in the future of it!
Applications with resume via the Seek application button.

Confidential queries may be directed to Bruce Handmer on 0418922*** or via seek.

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