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Venture Energy is building the world’s largest network of marine power infrastructure. As vessels start to integrate battery solutions into their fuel mix, the requirement for the market to build charging and shore-power infrastructure is increasing. Projects are being financed and developed at a rapid pace to meet this emerging need. We are working with vessel operators, port groups, regulators, and power companies to deliver for shipowners.

The Engineering Team is at the forefront of this program, developing high-quality infrastructure on short timescales. This is an exciting time; we’re simultaneously building in multiple locations across the Greater Bay, testing feasibility in markets across Asia, and partnering with exisiting marine infrastructure facilities on the Chinese Mainland. This is a new solution for a new industry, and you can be part of Venture Energy’s mission, together with our partners, to build it.

We are looking for a multi-skilled candidate having broad experience in developing technical solutions, within the power, energy for the marine sector (onshore).

You will be expected to cover broad Technical Development of high-voltage distribution and transmission level infrastructure within or near Ports. So high voltage development background with an energy/power utility, charging network company, or technical consultancy organisation would be an advantage, with past experience in the marine industry related to energy and power projects as a bonus.

We expect the successful candidate to have:

• Practical understanding and experience of construction of high voltage electrical infrastructure. This includes relevant compliance and safety in design and construction standards including the standards specific to Greater China.

• Experience of working with one or port or charging network projects in a project delivery capacity.

• Demonstrated practical understanding of development and appreciation of construction of high voltage infrastructure (e.g. cables, transformers, CBs, substations, BESS, AIS, GIS) from 33kV to 400kV.

• Understanding of the marine power sector in Hong Kong and/or Greater China. Knowledge of the main players and regulators, with a broad understanding of their commercial and business strategies. Broad understating of marine sector initiatives such as electrification and decarbonisation within the industry.

• Ideally, experience within the marine sector such as: a) project development or delivery experience, b) project development and understanding of ships power systems and/or shore power connections (power plug), c) floating power, and d) marine energy generation as an additional skill.

• Ability to lead a team of consultants or internal members of staff delivering technical solutions and design for power systems.

You will be required to think and make decisions both at a high level; analytically, in financial or strategic terms, but also work at the operational level; building relationships, solving problems, and executing the plans we develop.

You will need to respond dynamically to changing circumstances and requirements. It is anticipated our mandate will flex as the market develops, and you will be capable of identifying these shifts and responding to challenges and opportunities in the market as they arise.

Venture Energy is currently at a start-up phase of development. We expect it to grow substantially in the next 2-3 years. In this time, we expect you will take responsibility for components of the business and manage staff within these units.

Expect to travel regularly, both in Mainland China, across Asia, and further afield in Europe.

• Project Engineering: Able and willing to self-deliver, hands-on, management of external consultants for project development from an engineering point of view. Working from initial engagement together with business development staff through to high-level concept development, pre-construction feasibility, supplier engagement, detailed design (for construction) of onshore located power networks.

• Commercial Development: Thinking about the commercial context of an engineering project. Identifying opportunities within the engineering process to expand the service offering of Venture Energy and its affiliates.

• Team Leadership: Own/lead on other engineering matters, running consultants or other team members.

• Team Support: Support and collaborate with other teams working on the projects from a land, planning and grid connection perspective. Support senior management with budgeting and strategy setting.

90% of the world’s trade moves by sea. That’s approximately 11 billion tonnes of goods; or about 1.5 tonnes per person each year. Today almost all the ships serving this US$14 trillion industry burn fuel oil, a dirty, high-carbon, fuel. This is not sustainable.

The maritime industry is entering a phase of dislocation. EU and IMO rules are forcing shipowners, traders, operators and supply-chain companies to adopt clean fuels for their vessels. By 2050, the shipping industry will be net-zero. Today, almost none of it is.

That means over the next 25 years, the market will need to invest up to US$60 billion per year, every year. To decarbonise our industry will need to build plants, re-engineer ships, develop supply-chains, new infrastructure, and totally re-imagine the services our industry needs. There are vast gaps in our supply chain that need to be filled, and quickly. Venture Energy’s mandate is to plug those gaps.

Venture Energy is a leading provider of next generation fuels. We develop plant and infrastructure projects to drive marine decarbonisation across Asia and the world.

Our Fuel Division invests in upstream renewable fuel production capacity, offering development, sales, marketing, and logistics services to plant consortia, and a reliable project partner to offtakers, particularly of methanol and ammonia. Together with our Joint Venture partners we offer clean-fuel export and trading services.

Our Power Division develops shore-power, vessel-charging, and battery-swap infrastructure across Greater China and North Asia. Together with our partners, we are developing the world’s largest network of shore-power infrastructure to power the energy transition.

We are an international organisation with a proud Chinese heritage; our aim is to be local in both markets, offering our international partners unparalleled visibility of and seamless access to the Chinese market, and our Chinse partners an effortless international reach.

We move aggressively, think differently, and deliver effectively, but always hold ourselves to the traditions and standards of Wah Kwong Group, a privately owned shipowner headquartered in Hong Kong.

Wah Kwong Maritime Transport (‘WKMT’) is an integrated maritime services company headquartered in Hong Kong. The Group employs almost four thousand staff and has offices in London, Genoa, Shenzhen, and Weihai. Founded in 1952, WKMT has established an industry leading reputation for technical competence and high-quality services.

The Company runs maritime assets totalling more than US$3 billion, growing its managed fleet at over 20% CAGR for the last five years to ~100 vessels. WKMT has recently restructured to enable the continuation of its ambitious growth strategy and is actively investing across the maritime industry and adjacent fields.

We are a unique Group with a strong Chinese heritage, but a global mindset. From our headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate with a flexible mentality, employing staff from all over the world. We value integrity, and our reputation for fair dealing.

• Technical savviness applied to new problems, innovative and experimental approach, open minded problem solving and entrepreneurial mindset.
• 5-10 years’ experience in high to mid low voltage technical design or delivery environment, with specific experience in the marine industry.
• Knowledge of the marine requirements, regulations, technical standards, OEM offer, design requirements.
• Project management and project leadership experience in energy and power sector.
• Appreciation of the energy and power project lifecycles and risks across large scale and complex utility-scale projects
• Experience in using BIM, 3D CAD / 3D design, digital twin software.
• Leadership abilities and extensive project experience.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team by providing guidance.
• Able to work collaboratively across a team.
• Excellent report writing, communication and project management skills in English/Chinese.
• flexible attitude to work and the ability to travel regularly throughout Hong Kong (and Greater China)
• Renewable energy project development experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Putonghua (both written/spoken)
• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (ppt/xlsx)
• Integrity
• Grit

• Demonstrated intelligence, curiosity, and an interest in building businesses are as important as having worked at a particular company or attended a particular school.
• Some international experience, either educational or professional, is useful.
• A working knowledge of corporate finance or a background in strategy/consulting/investment might be useful but is not essential.
• Professional qualifications such as an MBA, CFA or CIMA might be useful, but far from essential