CCUSInnovation Engineer
Drax Power Station, Selby
Permanent, full time
Hybrid working
Salary up to£65,000 + bonus & benefits
Career level 4
Closing date: Monday 17th February 2025
Who we are
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. Wegenerate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertainworld. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the globalleader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and businesschampions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, andworking hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the cutting edge of CCUS - carboncapture, utilisation and storage. You’ll be involved in developinginnovation activities which will influence and inform the future direction ofthe business, specifically around technology and selection.
You’ll be the key contact for non-Drax entities related to pilot activities inDrax Power Station’s Incubation Areas for CCUS. The role will involveworking with external contractors, consultants and other supportingorganisations to ensure they safe and cost-effective delivery of workrequirements.
The role will also require you to build relationships and work closely with keystakeholders across the Drax business, in relation to pilot installation,operation and other work in the incubation area.
You’ll beresponsible for project management and progress tracking work streams. It’s anopportunity to help inform plans for strategic CCUS projects to manage risks,develop new opportunities and innovative ways of working which focus onmitigating business risks and generating maximum value.
Who we’re looking for
If you have a background in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering,Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering, then you could be right for this role. Strongexperience in any of these areas is interesting to us, and we can supportdevelopment with the rest.
You’ll also need experienceof working with pilots, or hands on experience of working on a plant or anapplied R&D facility.
A deepunderstanding of the execution requirements of complex projects is required tohelp inform and shape the initial stages of the development process. You’llneed to be comfortable giving advice and guidance on a wide range of subjects,such as project delivery, technology options and risk profiles.
You’ll also need practical experience managing external advisors, consultants,stakeholders and partners. You’ll be an excellent communicator, with theability to present to a group including senior managers and ExCom.
You’ll demonstrate the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at alllevels of business.
Rewards and benefits
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefitsto help you thrive and support your lifestyle:
- Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum
- 15% on-target discretionary group performance-based bonus
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Single cover private medical insurance
- Pension scheme
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we allface. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your careerdrive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s rightfor the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future forgenerations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feelsvalued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, weactively work to better represent the communities we operate in, fosterinclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build thetrust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives andtalents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here .
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