Vacature Compliance Engineer in Arnhem bij Werken op IPKW

Elestor is looking for a  Compliance Engineer with the right mindset to join the team!

Imagine a world without polluting power plants, powered purely by clean electricity. This world is closer than you think. The sun and the wind are powerful enough, and so are the technologies to harvest their energy. However, possibilities to store renewable energy (sustainably and cost-effectively) are lacking; electricity storage is ‘'the missing link'' in the energy transition. It is Elestor's mission to cut the cost of electricity storage. We develop large-scale, cost-effective HBr storage technologies that are carbon neutral and durable, thereby unifying the interests of the Planet, the People, and business Profitability. We reduced the cost of storing electricity to an absolute minimum. Our batteries are made in accordance a simple strategy. We are using low cost and abundant active materials such as hydrogen and bromine. We use a compact cell. And we have a patented pressurized system design. We are located at Industrial Park Kleefse Waard in Arnhem. A hotspot when it comes to the energy transition and we contribute to accelerating it. We have the technology to play a decisive role in realizing a 100% clean electricity supply. If you want to contribute to the energy transition, Kleefse Waard is the perfect place!

First things first! It is important that you are willing to move to Arnhem. Elestor is a renowned company and is willing to help you with a work visa. If you are not willing to move, we ask you not to apply.

As a Compliance Engineer at Elestor, it's your ultimate responsibility to make sure Elestor's revolutionary solution (the HBr flow battery) follows the required legal compliance frameworks. In order to fulfill this highly important objective, your job is to plan, develop, and implement Elestor's technical compliance capabilities according to local, national, and international standards. The role of Compliance Engineer provides the opportunity to contribute to a new class of large-scale process installations for energy storage and work on an unique and exceptional challenge. Because of the innovative HBr flow battery, that's brand new and inhibits multiple elements of technology, the Compliance Engineer will encounter a very diverse*, dynamic**, and therefore, interesting playfield.

* Elestor's HBr flow battery stores large amounts of bromine (chemistry field), stores hydrogen (atmospheric or pressurized) or connects it to hydrogen infrastructures (hydrogen field), connects to the electrical grid (energy storage field), and is implemented in a larger energy management system (data & security field)

• * Elestor's HBr flow battery is a new technology with unique features, which is why some relevant

regulations are not given but in development. With your technical expertise, good ethics, and networking skills, you cannot only adapt to regulations, you can join a frontrunner and co-determine them.

Your contribution will be essential for shaping the landscape of large-scale energy storage. A solution that must and will be deployed massively in the very near future! 

• Supervise adherence to regulations for the HBr flow battery product
• Create plans and strategies for dealing with compliance-related issues (including leading meetings)
• Conduct examinations, experiments, and evaluations concerning safety and potential hazards (such as QRA, HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA)
• Generate documents ensuring the safety of the product and produce reports on developments and processes related to compliance
• Establish optimal methods for complying with regulations and lessening risks, and enhance understanding of product compliance through internal education
• Clarify and outline the protocols and steps necessary for compliance to stakeholders and relevant authorities
• Oversee issues of adherence to regulations in connection with product design and manufacturing (collaboration is key!)
• Offer guidance to the management regarding matters associated with compliance

The perfect candidate for Elestor possesses a strong grasp of regulatory structures, pertinent industry expertise, and the skill to decipher data, evaluate risks, and resolve issues. Your analytical capabilities are robust, complemented by the aptitude to articulate intricate ideas in a lucid and impactful manner, catering to a wide array of stakeholders through both verbal and written communication. On a personal level, you're enthusiastic about learning and are drawn to challenges. You naturally flourish within the fabric of Elestor's culture, characterized by a positive outlook, adaptability, and a proactive approach.

• BSc or MSc degree in engineering (chemical, process, electrical, mechanical, safety, or comparable)
• 5+ years of working experience as an engineer in an environmental, safety, or compliance-related field
• Proficiency in report writing, analysis, and compliance procedures
• Experience working with BRZO / Seveso III framework, ATEX, and/or grid standards (one of them is sufficient, you can learn the rest!)
• Ability to lead audits, network, and cooperate with clients, notified bodies, consultants, and relevant authorities
• Elements considered an advantage:
• Familiar with applicable directives and key domain standards (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC TC 120, IEC 62932, UL1973, machinery directive)
• Experience with QRA risk modeling (e.g., using DNV PHAST)
• Experience with verifying Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations
• Knowledge about grid codes, energy management systems and/or quality management systems
• Able to communicate clearly in English about technical subjects
• An entrepreneurial mindset

• An excellent salary based on age and experience
• You will have the opportunity to work at a company where sustainability and innovation are key
• You get an immediate contract with Elestor
• You get a challenging and valuable job where you experience all the freedom you need!
• A workplace at an inspiring hotspot of innovative companies with great people!