Senior Technology Specialist - New Energy
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Company Description
Are you ready to pioneer the energy industry's transformation? John Crane, a flagship business within Smiths Group PLC, is seeking a talented and driven Senior Technology Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New Energy technologies from our Slough / UK location.
John Crane stands as a global leader in mechanical seals, industrial filtration, and power transmission couplings. For over a century, our legacy of innovation has propelled us to the forefront of revolutionizing rotating equipment. With an established portfolio and a bold growth strategy centered around low carbon process and energy industries, we are positioned to lead the development of the ecosystem and support customer's decarbonization efforts. John Crane is focused on supporting customers especially across the H2, CCUS, sustainable fuels and Energy storage value chains, which are poised to continue growing rapidly in the coming decades.
Job Description
As a Senior Technology Specialist, you will bring your expertise in application and process engineering to empower our sales, projects, and engineering teams. Your key focus areas will include delving into low carbon process and transformational energy applications which involve compression, pumping, and filtration, and linking them to relevant John Crane solutions. You will be the authority to understand existing and emerging process designs, industry codes, and technology requirements to identify growth opportunities for John Crane.
Moreover, as an integral part of our team of experts at John Crane, you will be at the forefront of driving real innovation and impact across our operations. Expect abundant opportunities for significant involvement, exposure to cutting-edge projects, and the chance to foster collaborative relationships throughout the organization. This role offers an exceptional pathway for professional growth within a global FTSE 100 company where career development is deeply ingrained in our culture.
Responsibilities -
• Deepen the organization's understanding of New Energy-related processes across evolving markets.
• Engage in process and technology mapping for pumping, compression, and filtration applications.
• Collaborate with R&D and product groups to identify and map relevant technical standards.
• Translate process engineering knowledge into actionable insights for John Crane products.
• Act as the focal point and subject matter expert for New Energy applications.
• Participate in technical networks, sharing insights and maintaining awareness.
• Build organizational capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Represent John Crane at New Energy industry forums, associations, and trade shows.
Qualifications
• Knowledgeable in pumping, compression, and or filtration technologies.
• Experienced in design/ commissioning/ operation of process plants. EPC/ Process licensor experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of industry codes relevant to industrial gas and other process industries would be advantageous.
• Skilled in creating process diagrams/ flowcharts to map equipment and applications.
• A degree-qualified specialist with a profound understanding of low carbon process and energy applications
• A strong communicator capable of delivering impactful presentations.
Additional Information
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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