Industrial Electrointensive Decarbonization Unit Manager Ref KTT 2024-01

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQCERCA) seeks a Unit Manager for its new Industrial Electrointensive Decarbonization Unit.

ICIQ is one of the worlds internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting topquality research in three main areas: Sustainable Catalysis Renewable Energy and Health. The institute also aims to train future scientists by offering highquality educational programs to masters students PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on ).

ICIQ is seeking a manager for our new Projecte de Descarbonitzaci de Industries Electrointensives.

The unit manager will be responsible for organizing the project the relationship between other stakeholders and the organization of meetings with all project members including academic industrial and technological centers. Moreover the Manager will be responsible for preparing reports and audits with the support of ICIQ personnel.

The Manager will contribute innovative ideas to our growing team of several pilot plants in different industries involved in the Projecte de Descarbonitzaci de Industries Electrointensives.

The Manager will report to the ICIQ Director; this fulltime role and responsibilities include:

• Lead projects in all phases from design and procurement to construction.
• Manage assets and completions on time and remain within project budgets.
• Assist in planning and executing various projects to support business operations.
• Manage work health and safety compliance on the pilot plant sites.
• Travel to the pilot plant sites and other related pilot plants overseas.

Responsibilities

• They are ensuring that ICIQs safety rules are followed in the laboratories.
• We are planning and managing the resources needed (researchers and budget) for the correct project performance including personnel selection and investment in new equipment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry Engineer with industrial experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) and (at least) an understanding of Catalan is required.
• Qualified in chemical engineering/project management
• Proven working experience in Project Management for pilot plant infrastructure
• Proven ability to be strategic and translate how to plan and execute projects.
• Previous experience in cost estimating and managing budgets valued at 5 million Euros.

Valued qualities

• Multicultural background and international mobility.
• Compromise with the organization.
• Leadership.
• Fast learner.
• Good attitude towards collaborative work.
• Good communication skills.

We offer

• A fulltime employment contract linked to the project Industrial Electrointensive Decarbonization.
• Remuneration is according to an individuals qualifications/experience.
• Annual salary split into twelve monthly payments.
• Incorporation: Immediately.

OTMR principles in the selection processes

ICIQ follows the principles of Open Transparent and Meritbased Recruitment (OTMR) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers established by the European Commission.

In its selection process ICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a nondiscrimination policy based on age ethnic or social origin religion or belief sexual orientation language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a worklife balance for its employees and as such offers flexible working hours.

Selection Process

ICIQs selection process usually entails the following phases:

Preselection: The process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected in the candidates CVs. This phase is meritbased.

Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and the appointed Selection Committee.

Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is selected the People Unit will extend a Job Offer specifying the start day salary and overall job conditions.

For further information you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org)