Global Applications Director - Refrigerants

Orbia group; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the refrigerants sector is seeking a Global Applications Director to lead the Applications Development team. This remote position requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in application development and a strong technical background. The role involves collaboration across teams to drive innovative solutions and align with business objectives. Candidates should possess an advanced degree and significant experience in R&D or business development, with a focus on refrigeration applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of business experience with at least 5 years in a senior R&D or business development role.
• Demonstrated expertise in application development within automotive and thermal management industries.
• Strong hands-on experience in application development and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Applications Development team to align with business strategy.
• Collaborate with business development, sales, and marketing teams to identify customer needs.
• Manage and build a strong applications development team.

Skills

Leadership

Application Development

Project Management

Networking

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

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Global Applications Director - Refrigerants

You’re purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you’ll find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day.

From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.

Fluor & Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is currently seeking a Global Applications Director - Refrigerantsfor a remote position based in the USA or UK.

Main Purpose:

Lead and direct the Applications Development team to align with the business strategy of OF&EM’s Refrigerants Business Unit, focusing on Koura’s new and emerging applications. Establish and maintain the necessary internal and external application infrastructure to achieve successful technical outcomes. Drive innovative technical excellence and maximize productivity from technical experts, ensuring optimal outcomes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business development, sales, and marketing teams to identify and understand customer needs

Translate customer needs into product development for automotive, commercial refrigeration, and residential HVAC applications

Represent the voice of market applications in the development and maintenance of the technology roadmap for the Refrigerant business unit, actively participating in long-term technology planning

Determine, develop, and manage application development infrastructure, both internally and externally, to meet short- and long-term objectives

Manage and build a strong applications development team, identifying resource needs and establishing partnerships to support development efforts

Organize and oversee diverse global teams, ensuring effective long-term organizational development

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of key refrigeration applications, including stationary comfort cooling, cold chain, and mobile HVAC systems

Ensure alignment of technical work with project and business strategic goals, maintaining technical rigor throughout

Establish and direct project and experimental processes, prioritizing safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards

Develop and implement technical service and product support strategies for both new ventures and established business areas

Build a strong external network to accelerate development and optimize outcomes

Work closely with R&D, process, commercial, and leadership teams across Fluor & Energy Materials to align strategic initiatives

Develop comprehensive project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and realistic timelines

Collaborate with leadership on strategic actions for new product initiatives and projects

Ensure representation in relevant industry bodies (e.g., ASHRAE, ISO, AHRI) to stay informed of competitor activity, customer requirements, and industry trends

Education Requirements:

Advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

PhDin Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field is desirable

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

Minimum 15 years of business experience, with at least 5 years in a senior R&D or business development role

Demonstrated expertise in application development within the automotive and/or stationary thermal management industries

Proven ability to navigate complex international organizations, effectively engaging key executives and stakeholders while managing relationships

Strong hands-on experience in application development, including infrastructure requirements and project management

Recognized expertise in fluorination, fluorinated chemicals, applications, and engineering systems

Proven track record of successful product development and/or product launches

Excellent presentation skills, capable of delivering compelling, clear, and concise communications

Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect internally and externally

Exceptional organizational and people management skills; able to effectively convey information in a timely manner

Proactive, self-driven, and committed to continuous learning and knowledge expansion

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel frequently and coordinate teams across various global regions.

Must be capable of working in laboratory and experimental testing settings, adhering to safety, health, and environmental (SHE) protocols.

Ability to perform tasks that may require standing, walking, lifting, and moving equipment as necessary.

Must have clear vision at both close and distant ranges to accurately assess experimental results and documentation

Language Requirements:

English: Fluent – Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively collaborate with global teams and stakeholders

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognizing that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.

Orbia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Dura-Line and Koura have developed and maintain a written Affirmative Action Program (AAP). Orbia's Chief Executive Officer supports the AAP and urges each employee to commit to carrying out the intent of this policy.

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Business Unit: Application Lab (BU_FE_02)

Functional Area: FA Research & Development (FA_RND_01)