Purpose for the job:To support the technology team in defining and managing Masdar’s Research and Development (R&amp;D) projects, and perform financial and strategic analysis of Masdar’s R&amp;D portfolio with more focus on wind technology besides support on other technologies.To assess proposals for clean technologies from external parties and determine whether the proposed technologies are technically feasible, commercially viable and fit with Masdar’s objectives and potentially support in implementing pilot and demonstration projects on behalf of Masdar’s commercial business units with the goal of creating significant value to the company.Key Responsibilities:Support the implementation of energy storage and Power-to-X projects:<ul><li>Provide technical and commercial input to commercial energy storage projects</li><li>Lead the Power-to-X projects with other departments in line with overall strategies and objectives.</li><li>Analyse the Power-to-X market and define viable business models in this sector, recommending suitable options to Masdar.</li></ul>Support in the implementation of various pilot and demonstration projects:<ul><li>Support the Technology Unit in the implementation of various pilot and demonstration projects as identified by the strategy including concept design and engineering in line with the overall strategy and plans.</li><li>Perform cost-benefit analyses to determine if the pilot and demonstration projects will provide commercial value to Masdar. </li><li>Support the implementation of the projects, performing project management tasks (contractor management, budget control, reporting, project administration, etc.)</li></ul>Perform technology assessments &amp; analyses:<ul><li>Conduct technology assessments and analyses as requested by management, and submit reports and recommendations.</li><li>Provide expert advice as and when required to contribute to overall decision making.</li></ul>Contribute to the development of the Masdar Technology Journal along with the annual Technology report <ul><li>Identify topics of interest to Masdar staff to be featured in the Masdar technology journal, in line with overall objectives and standards. </li><li>Review and proofread the articles that will be featured in the journal from an expert perspective.</li><li>Participate in preparation of the annual technology report</li></ul>Provide administrative support to the Technology/Engineering team as may be directed:<ul><li>Work closely with the team to ensure coordination and alignment of duties and processes in order to contribute to the smooth flow of daily work.</li><li>Support the team in ad hoc projects, as and when required by the line manager.</li><li>Create technical presentations or reports and assist the team with the preparation of presentation materials, based on own area of specialty</li></ul>Assess proposals and provide recommendations:<ul><li>Assess proposals for clean technologies from external parties and determine whether the proposed technologies are technically feasible, commercially viable and fit with Masdar’s objectives.</li></ul>Relationships with internal and external Stakeholders <ul><li>As and when required by the Lead, support and assist in the building and maintenance of strong relationships with key partners and government players locally and internationally.</li><li>Contribute to knowledge management</li><li>Contribute to the establishment of collaborative R&amp;D initiatives with universities (locally and internationally) and other leading research organizations and collaborate with other Masdar divisions on sponsored R&amp;D projects, providing technology advice as required by the Lead. </li><li>Support in managing the BizTalk initiative to present key lessons learnt on running projects/activities that are relevant for CE division Awareness of industry development and trends</li><li>Keep up to date on relevant technological developments, assess significance to Masdar and Abu Dhabi, and suggest ways to prioritize R&amp;D areas of interest</li></ul>Awareness of industry development and trends<ul><li>Keep up to date on relevant technological developments, assess significance to Masdar and Abu Dhabi, and suggest ways to prioritize R&amp;D areas of interest</li></ul>

Launched by the Abu Dhabi leadership in 2006 with a mandate to advance renewable energy through education, R&amp;D, investment and commercialization, Masdar is securing the emirate&rsquo;s continued leadership in the evolving global energy market.

Senior Expert, Technology 

Purpose for the job:To support the technology team in defining and managing Masdar’s Research and Development (R&amp;D) projects, and perform financial and strategic analysis of Masdar’s R&amp;D portfolio with more focus on wind technology besides support on other technologies.To assess proposals for clean technologies from external parties and determine whether the proposed technologies are technically feasible, commercially viable and fit with Masdar’s objectives and potentially support in implementing pilot and demonstration projects on behalf of Masdar’s commercial business units with the goal of creating significant value to the company.Key Responsibilities:Support the implementation of energy storage and Power-to-X projects:<ul><li>Provide technical and commercial input to commercial energy storage projects</li><li>Lead the Power-to-X projects with other departments in line with overall strategies and objectives.</li><li>Analyse the Power-to-X market and define viable business models in this sector, recommending suitable options to Masdar.</li></ul>Support in the implementation of various pilot and demonstration projects:<ul><li>Support the Technology Unit in the implementation of various pilot and demonstration projects as identified by the strategy including concept design and engineering in line with the overall strategy and plans.</li><li>Perform cost-benefit analyses to determine if the pilot and demonstration projects will provide commercial value to Masdar.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the implementation of the projects, performing project management tasks (contractor management, budget control, reporting, project administration, etc.)</li></ul>Perform technology assessments &amp; analyses:<ul><li>Conduct technology assessments and analyses as requested by management, and submit reports and recommendations.</li><li>Provide expert advice as and when required to contribute to overall decision making.</li></ul>Contribute to the development of the Masdar Technology Journal along with the annual Technology report&nbsp;<ul><li>Identify topics of interest to Masdar staff to be featured in the Masdar technology journal, in line with overall objectives and standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Review and proofread the articles that will be featured in the journal from an expert perspective.</li><li>Participate in preparation of the annual technology report</li></ul>Provide administrative support to the Technology/Engineering team as may be directed:<ul><li>Work closely with the team to ensure coordination and alignment of duties and processes in order to contribute to the smooth flow of daily work.</li><li>Support the team in ad hoc projects, as and when required by the line manager.</li><li>Create technical presentations or reports and assist the team with the preparation of presentation materials, based on own area of specialty</li></ul>Assess proposals and provide recommendations:<ul><li>Assess proposals for clean technologies from external parties and determine whether the proposed technologies are technically feasible, commercially viable and fit with Masdar’s objectives.</li></ul>Relationships with internal and external Stakeholders&nbsp;<ul><li>As and when required by the Lead, support and assist in the building and maintenance of strong relationships with key partners and government players locally and internationally.</li><li>Contribute to knowledge management</li><li>Contribute to the establishment of collaborative R&amp;D initiatives with universities (locally and internationally) and other leading research organizations and collaborate with other Masdar divisions on sponsored R&amp;D projects, providing technology advice as required by the Lead.&nbsp;</li><li>Support in managing the BizTalk initiative to present key lessons learnt on running projects/activities that are relevant for CE division Awareness of industry development and trends</li><li>Keep up to date on relevant technological developments, assess significance to Masdar and Abu Dhabi, and suggest ways to prioritize R&amp;D areas of interest</li></ul>Awareness of industry development and trends<ul><li>Keep up to date on relevant technological developments, assess significance to Masdar and Abu Dhabi, and suggest ways to prioritize R&amp;D areas of interest</li></ul>

Senior Expert, Technology

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