Global Renewable Fuels Director

JOB PURPOSE

This role is designed to position Bureau Veritas Fuels as a market leader in low carbon and renewable fuels services by combining strategic business development with deep technical expertise. The successful candidate will drive revenue growth through key account management, expand service offerings in emerging biofuels and synthetic fuel markets, and ensure operational excellence across the global network.

Subject Matter Expertise – Feedstock & Biofuels

• Manage the global Feedstock and renewables global network of local expert to push our Biofuels initiative.
• Define a strategy to adapt our global offer to clients/market needs : locations, services, investment, pricing (take part of investment committee and engagement committee related to Biofuels).
• Push for Higher Margins initiatives : R&D, submitted samples, Lab outsourcing, tracability
• Influence and participate in industry working group (like the Energy Institute)
• Take the lead on key event participation and awareness: Argus conference, SAF symposium.
• Follow Synthetic Fuel initiative – Hydrogen, And its potential derivatives or by product Amonia etc.

Business Development Renewal Fuels

• Manage some Key accounts / initiatives on a global and or regional basis
• Take the lead on some projects and specific teams with customers / desk
• Follow strategic decision from customers down to chasing operations/jobs
• Hunt for new opportunities, cross selling opportunities (OSL, traditional fuels, Marine fuels etc)
• Manage and push for Global revenues reach

Operational Excellence

• Work with Global Operation Excellence team to manage specific operational challenges on biofuels (inspection, testing)
• Problem solving approach : help the network with their challenges on biofuels
• Mange claims/complaints on biofuels specific
• Set / revise SOP for biofuels

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years in Business development, account management or commercial roles within energy, fuels or related industrial sectors
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing strategic accounts with global scope
• Knowledge of renewable fuels, biofuels or low-carbon energy markets (or equivalent transferable experience in complex technical B2B sectors)
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, industry associations.
• Global Role, Location is Flexible

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY

• Actively engages in health and safety dialogue and champions a positive safety culture across the organization
• Ensures implementation and adherence to all elements of the HSE management system throughout the respective business line
• Demonstrates leadership through personal example, fostering open and honest HSSE conversations and encouraging transparent incident and near-miss reporting
• Complies with all business HSE rules and requirements, taking all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of themselves, colleagues, and all individuals who may be affected by their actions
• Applies disciplinary procedures consistently and appropriately when HSE violations or non-compliance occurs
• Identifies, assesses, and reports on risks that may impact business operations, health, safety, or environmental performance

Job Specific Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
• Relationship Management and Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Aptitude
• Problem Solving with focus on operational excellence
• Communication and Presentation Skills for Executive and Technical Audience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent business travel is required for this role
• Proficient user of MS Office