Position Overview
GasEntec, a global leader in LNG infrastructure and EPC, is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our engineering division through a critical phase of hyper-growth and transformation.
This is a dual-mandate role: You will serve as the Strategic Architect of our technology roadmap while simultaneously acting as the Primary Technical Authority for project execution. We require a leader who combines high-level strategic vision with the willingness and capability to engage directly in complex engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering Governance & Technical Execution
- Technical Authority: Serve as the final approver for critical design milestones, ensuring all engineering deliverables meet global standards for safety, operability, and cost-efficiency.
- Active Problem Solving: Directly intervene in high-priority projects to resolve technical bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure schedule adherence.
- Standardization: Establish and enforce company-wide engineering standards, specifications, and workflows to transition from ad-hoc execution to a scalable, systematic engineering model.
2. Strategic Technology Leadership
- Innovation & IP: Define and execute the R&D strategy to secure proprietary technologies and patents in FSRU, LNG, and Green Energy sectors, enhancing enterprise valuation.
- Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption of advanced engineering tools and digitalization strategies to optimize project delivery and operational efficiency.
3. Organizational Leadership & Development
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- Team Building: Restructure and mentor the engineering organization, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
- Commercial & Project Partnership: Partner with the CCO and CPO to provide technical leadership during critical bidding, contract negotiation, and execution phases.
Qualifications
- Experience: 20+ years of progressive engineering experience in the LNG, EPC, or Energy Infrastructure sector, with a proven track record in both technical execution and executive leadership.
- Technical Depth: Profound knowledge of the full project lifecycle (FEED, Detailed Design, Commissioning) with specific expertise in Process, Mechanical, or Marine Engineering.
- Operational Agility: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Must be willing to take a hands-on approach to leadership, driving results directly rather than solely through delegation.
- Communication: Fluent in English, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to foreign investors, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders.
GasEntec is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.