Cleantech Sector Specialist (Green Hydrogen)

Saur Energy International; West Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saur Energy International seeks a senior leader to drive the electrolyser manufacturing roadmap, aligning technology, readiness, and demand while assessing key technology families and infrastructure needs.

You will map critical materials, engage with international partners, and shape policy inputs to reduce costs and grow green hydrogen markets. The role covers value chain analysis, techno-economic modeling, and technical advisory for projects.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing value chains experience.
• Policy development & regulatory knowledge.
• Technology localisation initiatives experience.
• Green Hydrogen project development or implementation.
• Strong knowledge of green hydrogen technologies, siting, standards, and project economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrolyser Manufacturing Roadmap: Develop and refine a roadmap for electrolyser manufacturing aligned with evolving technology, industry readiness, and emerging demand.
• Develop Raw Material & Critical Mineral Strategies: Map critical materials for electrolyser technologies and evaluate risks, sourcing options, recycling potential, and opportunities for domestic manufacturing of high-value components.
• Facilitate Global Technology Partnerships: Identify and engage with international OEMs, innovators, and research institutions. Support collaborative models for technology transfer, capability building, and joint development.
• Provide Policy Support for Cost Reduction & Market Growth: Offer inputs on incentive design, supply-chain policies, certification frameworks, and mechanisms that can improve competitiveness and scale green hydrogen markets.
• Conduct Value Chain & Competitiveness Assessments: Analyse the full hydrogen value chain to identify bottlenecks, capability gaps, and strategic opportunities for developing domestic strengths, including export-oriented niches.
• Support Project Development & Technical Advisory: Provide technical support for electrolyser selection, sizing, integration with renewable energy, and cost modelling for hydrogen and ammonia projects. Contribute to feasibility studies and techno-economic analyses.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with developers, technology providers, financiers, and policymakers. Represent the organisation at industry forums, consultations, and technical working groups.

Skills

Electrolyser tech

Techno-econ modelling

Policy knowledge

Modelling

Communication skills

Cross-functional work

Job description

• Lead Electrolyser Manufacturing Roadmap: Develop and refine a roadmap for electrolyser manufacturing aligned with evolving technology, industry readiness, and emerging demand. Assess key technology families, manufacturing maturity, and infrastructure needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Electrolyser Manufacturing Roadmap: Develop and refine a roadmap for electrolyser manufacturing aligned with evolving technology, industry readiness, and emerging demand. Assess key technology families, manufacturing maturity, and infrastructure needs.
• Develop Raw Material & Critical Mineral Strategies: Map critical materials for electrolyser technologies and evaluate risks, sourcing options, recycling potential, and opportunities for domestic manufacturing of high-value components.
• Facilitate Global Technology Partnerships: Identify and engage with international OEMs, innovators, and research institutions. Support collaborative models for technology transfer, capability building, and joint development.
• Provide Policy Support for Cost Reduction & Market Growth: Offer inputs on incentive design, supply‑chain policies, certification frameworks, and mechanisms that can improve competitiveness and scale green hydrogen markets.
• Conduct Value Chain & Competitiveness Assessments: Analyse the full hydrogen value chain to identify bottlenecks, capability gaps, and strategic opportunities for developing domestic strengths, including export‑oriented niches.
• Support Project Development & Technical Advisory: Provide technical support for electrolyser selection, sizing, integration with renewable energy, and cost modelling for hydrogen and ammonia projects. Contribute to feasibility studies and techno‑economic analyses.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with developers, technology providers, financiers, and policymakers. Represent the organisation at industry forums, consultations, and technical working groups.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Experience in the following areas:

• Manufacturing value chains
• Policy development and regulatory frameworks
• Technology localisation initiatives
• Green Hydrogen project development or implementation
• Strong knowledge of green hydrogen technologies, siting considerations, standards, and project economics.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of electrolyser technologies and performance parameters
• Ability to analyse techno‑economics and policy frameworks
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work across technical, financial, and policy functions