Director, Government Affairs & Policy – Europe

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Electric Hydrogen

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Energy • Manufacturing • Climate Technology

Electric Hydrogen is a pioneering company that manufactures and commissions the world’s most powerful electrolyzers, aiming to produce the lowest cost green hydrogen. The company was founded to make green hydrogen cost-competitive by redesigning the scale and efficiency of electrolyzers. Their advanced technology allows the production of hydrogen at a transformational low cost, significantly cheaper than current alternatives. Electric Hydrogen builds 100MW electrolyzer plants, which are far larger than typical 5MW units, offering economic decarbonization solutions for industries such as fertilizer, steel, chemicals, and fuels. Their innovations are crucial in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling the climate challenge. With facilities in California and Massachusetts, Electric Hydrogen is a leader in the green hydrogen sector, evidenced by substantial investment and partnerships to advance the use of hydrogen in heavy industry and infrastructure.

201 - 500 employees

⚡ Energy

💰 $380M Series C on 2023-10

📋 Description

• Develop and implement strategic advocacy plan to drive increased green hydrogen demand • Be a thought leader influencing policy makers, academics, industry leaders, and journalists regarding the cost trajectory of green hydrogen based on EH2’s cost advanced technology • Shape specific policy and regulatory frameworks in Brussels, Germany, France, Spain, UK, and other emerging clean hydrogen economies to enable rapid market growth for green hydrogen technology and projects • Build trusted relationships with policy makers, thought leaders, and industry partners at the EU and member state levels • Be the voice of EH2 in European industry associations and policy circles • In furtherance of the strategic advocacy plan, cost effectively manage a growing team of policy consultants and lobbyists • Translate complex technical and economic insights into powerful narratives that inspire action • Identify policy opportunities and build campaigns to impact industry and company growth in Europe • Communicate policy opportunities and outcomes internally, including keeping EH2 sales, marketing, cost estimation, development and leadership teams apprised of legal and policy trends impacting the business • Collaborate with EH2’s sales and marketing teams to integrate policy initiatives with commercial and marketing objectives • Advocate for governmental funding, incentives, and partnerships that support manufacturing, fabrication, export/import, deployment, sales and service objectives

🎯 Requirements

• Deep understanding of EU legal structures and member state policy making processes, including the regulation of renewables, electricity, clean hydrogen, and advanced fuels • Intimate knowledge of renewable energy and clean hydrogen laws and regulations, including the RFNBO Delegated Act, RED III, and member state transposition of RED III • Understanding of renewable, hydrogen, and energy distribution systems, grids, and markets in the EU • Familiarity with the key legal and funding mechanisms impacting hydrogen, including EU competition law, state aid rules, and European Hydrogen Bank requirements. • Knowledge of programs and opportunities at the European Investment Bank and member state export credit agencies • Proven experience influencing energy, climate, or industrial policy at EU and member state level • Experience with near term demand initiatives impacting sustainable aviation fuel, maritime fuel, transport fuel, and industrial fuel usage • Strong network of policymakers and regulators • Public affairs experience leading multi-faceted campaigns to influence policy makers and thought leaders • Ability to navigate complex policy environments and deliver creative and tangible real-world outcomes • Passion for building coalitions and advancing bold ideas that accelerate decarbonization • Flexible and collaborative attitude that allows you to adapt to a nascent and rapidly change market and policy environment • Start-up experience preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• an equity grant • time off programs • a $75/month cell phone allowance • a 4% employer 401(k) match • 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage • a discretionary bonus