Senior Scientist / Engineer: Fuel Cell Catalyst R&D, Randburg

Senior Scientist / Engineer: Fuel Cell Catalyst R&D Position Summary Industry:

Scientific, Research&Development

Job category:

Chemical Engineering

Location:

Randburg

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

Introduction The incumbent will form part of a team developing PGM electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cell and electrolyser applications. Extensive experience in fuel cell electrocatalyst development as well as MEA fabrication is a requirement. Knowledge of electrochemistry, electrochemical processes technology, precious metals heterogeneous catalysis, or electrocatalyst preparation will be an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

Develop electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cell applications.

Conduct electrochemical&physicochemical analyses of electrocatalysts.

Contribute to PEM electrocatalyst research within team.

Undertake pilot production of electrocatalyst products.

Develop electrocatalysts with a view towards improving key performance and durability metrics.

Prepare MEAs with in-house manufactured and other commercially available catalysts via a range offabrication techniques.

Oversee research to develop new state-of-the‑art electrocatalysts&production methods for high volumecatalyst production.

Evaluate MEAs within single cells and stacks via a number of industry standard protocols.

Regularly prepare intellectual property declarations for submission to NIPMO.

Actively drive the technology transfer of HySA fuel cell products for commercialisation with HySA commercial partners.

Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation.

Keep up‑to‑date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’sinterests.

Strong technical report writing abilities.

Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technicaldecisions.

Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.

Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.

Develop annual fuel cell catalyst manufacturing scale‑up plans aligned to long term organisational plan and contribute toimplementation of organisational strategy.

Identify resources, i.e. capital, facilities and equipment’s, etc. between functions (fuel cell catalyst, membrane electrodeassemblies (MEA), stacks and fuel cell systems) and business areas.

Design operational structure aligned to the business and divisional work plan.

Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.

Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek.

Job Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in fuel cell catalyst R&D space

Demonstrable extensive knowledge and understanding of fuel cell electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques.

Heterogeneous catalyst preparation and scale up

MEA fabrication methods

MEA testing methods

Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems

Must be computer literate

Qualifications

Minimum: MSc Chemistry or Chemical engineering with 3 years fuel cell industry experience

Ideally: PhD Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Behavioral Competencies

Be able to work in a team

Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills

Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative

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