Power Conversion & Emissions Manager

The Mission

The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is a global leader in the transition towards sustainable and environmentally responsible shipping practices. Our mission is to drive the development and implementation of innovative solutions to achieve zero carbon shipping, protecting our planet's future while advancing the maritime industry and we are now looking for a Power conversion & emissions manager to help accelerate the transition towards Zero carbon shipping.

We are an organization with fantastic colleagues who develop amazing content, exciting new data, new technical solutions, business frameworks and thought leadership. In the Ship technology systems team, we support clarifying technical options for alternative fuel choices and new innovative onboard technologies.

The Opportunity

As our new Power conversion & emissions manager, you will report to the head of Ship technology systems and work closely with the colleagues within Onboard Vessel Solutions: Fleet performance, Ship design and Safety & Operations. With this role, we offer a unique opportunity to direct influence and support the maritime industry in the difficult journey to decarbonization.

You will be responsible for anchoring the Center’s domain knowledge of power conversion systems, emissions and after-treatment systems.  You will work as a fully integrated part of the Center’s strategic ambitions and play a vital role in identifying, analysing and de-risking technology choices for future asset strategies.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Mechanical engineering background or similar who possess a combination of interpersonal, technical, and strategic skills. A person who can effectively convey technical information, build relationships, and contribute to the overall success of Onboard Vessel Solutions department.  Ideally you have some years’ experience working with power conversion solutions, incl. prep and storage systems, and understand how hybrid solutions and the latest after-treatment systems translate into emission values. In addition, you have experience conveying results into industry publications and guidance.

To succeed in this role, you must combine a strategic mindset with a pragmatic, structured and efficient approach. Ideally, you recognize yourself in the following description: 

• Self-propelled leadership drive and project facilitator.
• Thrive in a fast-moving and undefined solution space with many stakeholders. 
• Collaborative mindset – we succeed together as a center
• Empathetic and able to communicative well with everyone
• Excellent ability to process and structure information, plans and data
• Experience in developing and leading projects.

What’s in it for you?

You will join an amazing team of engaged skilled, ambitious engineers and former seafarers. Most of the teams’ resources are made available through partner secondees, who are being allocated to the center on time-limited contracts. Hence, we have a very dynamic team structure with large diversity, both in terms of nationalities, company, and expertise background.   

You will be a central part of this team as the job also includes responsibilities for identifying necessary partner resources, onboarding, and ensuring that the partner secondees thrive and delivers in their center role.

We run multiple projects simultaneously and need a colleague with a structured approach, a steady hand and collaborative mindset to help ensure priorities are straight and things ready at the agreed time.

Additionally, you will be part of a multicultural, dynamic, and mission-driven workplace with great learning opportunities. You will work at the very front of the green transition adding meaningful contributions to a safer and more sustainable future not only for shipping, but for the planet.

Work is more than a job to us. We are deeply motivated by the opportunity to drive a sustainable transition towards a greener future for shipping and combine our deep specialist competencies to create industry-wide impact. A journey you can join.

Through this diverse workforce, you can expect:

• An international, talented team of mission-driven colleagues
• An innovative and collaborative workplace with room for growth and development
• A caring and social work environment who succeed together.
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge base and get responsibility for both large and small tasks

The position is full-time and based in our office in Nordhavn/Copenhagen.

The recruitment process

If you are passionate about leveraging your engineering expertise/skills to drive positive change in the maritime industry and contribute to a more sustainable future, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and motivational letter soonest possible. We will conduct interviews with relevant candidates on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment process when the right candidate is found.  

At Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, we value the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see diversity as a genuine source of strength for building high-performing teams. We welcome international applicants and look forward to receiving your application. Any information sent to us will be treated with full confidentiality and in accordance with current GDPR legislation.